Xin Man promotes production linkages between cooperatives and people

BHG - In recent times,becoming an important bridge in economic development, cooperatives in Xin Man District have played a positive role in promoting the development of agricultural production in the direction of goods, bringing stable incomes to the people.

In Nam Dan Commune, people used to mainly grow corn and rice, however erratic weather and frequent droughts have affected the productivity of crops.

Wishing to support people in finding a suitable direction, Tung Lam Agricultural and Forestry Cooperative of Nam Dan Village, Nam Dan Commune, has coordinated with local authorities and people to initially test the growing of peanuts on 1 hectare of low-yield corn land.

After nearly four months, the peanuts grew and developed well, with high yields. Realising that the local natural and soil conditions are suitable for expanding the area, the cooperative has implemented peanut cultivation according to the production chain and product consumption. The model has received the attention and registration of many households.

Tung Lam General Agricultural and Forestry Cooperative guides people in harvesting peanuts.

Currently, the whole commune has nearly 33 hectares of peanut cultivation area, gradually turning peanuts into one of the main crops of the locality.

In Xin Man District, there are many cooperatives to support people in production, such as: Xin Man - Misaki Agricultural Cooperative of Nan Ma Village, Nan Ma Commune, linking production associated with purchasing and consuming buffalo ginger and Chinese onion in the communes of Nan Ma, Ban Ngo, and Ban Diu, and Bat Do bamboo shoots in Na Chi Commune; Tuan Bang Trading and Transport Cooperative, the Na Chi Commune residential group, with production linkage associated with the value chain to develop high-quality tea products; and the Thinh Hung Agricultural, Forestry and Aquaculture Cooperative of Pac Tien Village, Thu Ta Commune, which cooperates to grow Shan Tuyet tea raw material areas in the communes of Thu Ta, Coc Re and Trung Thinh.

Participating in the cooperative's production linkages, people have access to science and technology in planting and caring for crops, therefore they can proactively apply good and effective practices to develop their household economics.

The whole district of Xin Man currently has 59 cooperatives operating.Of which, 45 are in the agricultural and forestry sector, and 14 are in the transportation, construction, small-scale industry and service sectors.

From sustainable production linkage chains, cooperatives are gradually affirming the role of collective production in economic development, creating regular jobs and ensuring income for over 500 local workers.