Organic farming models are flourishing in Binh Dinh province.

The Agribio Organic Agricultural Cooperative in Phu My district is producing mushrooms and supplying mushroom spawn according to organic standards, with an average output of 25,000 bags of mushroom spawn per month and 1.5 tons of finished mushrooms per month. The cooperative's products, including king oyster mushrooms, reishi mushrooms, and grey oyster mushrooms, have been evaluated and ranked as 4-star OCOP products.

The Loc Tin Organic Agricultural Cooperative in Tuy Phuoc district is also producing centella and houttuynia cordata according to organic standards on an area of ​​2 hectares. The cooperative's products, including Loc Tin houttuynia cordata powder and Houttuynia cordata and cordyceps sinensis dietary supplements, have been evaluated and ranked as OCOP 3 stars.

The remaining units include the Nhon Hau Organic Agricultural Cooperative in An Nhon town, which is organizing the production of vegetables and fruits using only biological products on an area of ​​1.4 hectares; and the Hoai An Youth Agricultural Cooperative, which is implementing a project linking production with consumption of green pomelo and other organic vegetable products in Hoai An district on an area of ​​hundreds of hectares.

According to Mr. Phuc, Hoai An is the leading district in Binh Dinh province in organic rice production, with an area of ​​17 hectares per season and 7 agricultural cooperatives participating. Since 2019, An Tin Agricultural Cooperative has pioneered the pilot production of organic rice, using only well-rotted manure and spraying biological products to prevent pests and diseases.

Mr. Bui Long Xuan, Director of An Tin Agricultural Cooperative, shared: “Every year, the cooperative produces 5.5 hectares of organic rice, mainly the Dai Thom 8 variety. Currently, An Tin organic rice is sold at the cooperative's stores inside and outside Hoai An district. At the same time, the Hoai An Youth Agricultural Cooperative also collaborates in purchasing An Tin organic rice to supply to the market.”

Currently, An Tin Agricultural Cooperative supplies nearly 13 tons of organic rice to the market annually at a price of 28,000 VND/kg. Recently, An Tin organic rice has become increasingly popular among consumers. In the future, the cooperative will continue to expand the area for organic rice production.”

The agricultural sector in Binh Dinh province is encouraging and planning the development of organic fruit-growing areas. Currently, nearly 122 hectares of fruit trees in the province have been certified organic, mainly pomelo, coconut, and vegetables.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thuong, residing in Team 5, Kim Son village, An Nghia commune (Hoai An district), is cultivating 1.5 hectares of green-skinned pomelo intercropped with pear guava using organic farming methods. After nearly four years, Mr. Thuong's pear guava trees are now ready for harvest.

“Pear-shaped guava trees yield fruit all year round. Growing them organically requires more advanced care techniques compared to conventional farming methods, but in return, the products fetch higher prices. My entire area of ​​green pomelo and pear-shaped guava trees is irrigated using drip irrigation technology and organic fertilizers. Currently, the Hoai An Youth Agricultural Cooperative directly purchases my guavas and pomelos for resale, so I don't have to worry about finding buyers for my products,” Mr. Thuong said.

The authorities in Vinh Thanh district are also stepping up efforts to promote and encourage farmers to produce agricultural products organically, in line with the policy of restructuring the agricultural sector towards increasing value, sustainable development, and environmental friendliness, contributing to enhancing the reputation and value of agricultural products.

Accordingly, the Farmers' Association of Vinh Thanh district organized many training and communication sessions to raise awareness among farmers about the harmful effects of pesticide residue and pesticide waste; organized many campaigns to collect pesticide packaging, and held many competitions to participate in environmental protection... At the same time, they intensified efforts to encourage farmers not to sell cow manure to traders but to compost it with biological products to fertilize crops, resulting in higher yields and better quality products.

Mr. Bui Ngoc Thanh from K2 village, Vinh Son commune (Vinh Thanh district) shared: “My family produces vegetables organically, gradually reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Thanks to this, I save on input costs and better protect health and the environment. Currently, many people order my vegetables every day.”

“With synchronized solutions in developing the production of advantageous products along the value chain, linking production with the market, focusing on safe agriculture, organic agriculture, high-tech agriculture..., Binh Dinh's agricultural sector is achieving positive results, contributing to accelerating the local economic growth rate,” shared Mr. Tran Van Phuc, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Binh Dinh.