QUANG NAM The establishment of Ngoc Linh Ginseng Association and Tra My Cinnamon Association aims to enhance the brand and protect products for two valuable medicinal plants of Quang Nam province.
On August 2, in Nam Tra My district (Quang Nam), Ngoc Linh Mountain Ginseng Association and Tra My Cinnamon Association held an extraordinary congress to establish two associations.
Quang Nam province has planned an area for conservation and development of Ngoc Linh ginseng of more than 15,560 hectares. Photo: LK
Ngoc Linh Mountain Ginseng Association and Tra My Cinnamon Association were established in 2018 with 205 members, mainly cinnamon and Ngoc Linh ginseng growers. Recently, the 2 Associations have registered to protect the ownership of 50 Tra My cinnamon products and 100 Ngoc Linh ginseng products.
However, through practical activities, this organization still reveals some limitations. In response to the need to develop these two medicinal plants with high economic value, it is necessary to have a specialized association to enhance the brand and protect the products.
Cinnamon is one of the valuable medicinal plants of Quang Nam province. Photo: LK
Accordingly, after its establishment, the Ngoc Linh Ginseng Association (headquartered in Tam Ky City, Quang Nam) plays the role of recommending the central government to have its own mechanism and resources to serve the research and development of Ngoc Linh ginseng; consulting with functional agencies on ginseng security, combating fake ginseng, and controlling ginseng quality. At the same time, research to expand the Ngoc Linh geographical indication area to control the origin and quality of ginseng products.
Tra My Cinnamon Association (headquartered in Bac Tra My district, Quang Nam) will continue to promote its role as an association representing cinnamon growers in Quang Nam province.
Mr. Ho Quang Buu, Vice Chairman of Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee, hopes that after their establishment, Ngoc Linh Ginseng Association and Tra My Cinnamon Association will promote their roles in connecting, sponsoring products, and protecting members. Photo: LK
Mr. Ho Quang Buu, Vice Chairman of Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee, said that the province is currently promoting a project to establish a national medicinal plant industry center, in which Ngoc Linh ginseng and Tra My cinnamon are very famous, which will contribute to bringing Quang Nam's medicinal plant industry to greater heights and further.
“I hope that after being established, the Ngoc Linh Ginseng Association and the Tra My Cinnamon Association will play a role in connecting, sponsoring products, protecting members and ginseng and cinnamon growers. At the same time, they will do a good job of geographical indications and expanding domestic and international cooperation,” said Mr. Buu.
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