Provincial-level workshop on scaling up effective agricultural production models

On December 12, at Song Ray commune, the Dong Nai Department of Agriculture and Environment held a provincial-level workshop on scaling up effective agricultural production models. The workshop was attended by more than 100 farmers and representatives of relevant units.

Tran Van Duc, Head of the Chinh Duc Durian Cooperative Group in Song Ray commune, shares his experience in durian cultivation. Photo: Vuong The.

At the workshop, farmers shared experiences and visited three-tree durian cultivation model of the Head of the Chinh Duc Durian Cooperative Group in Song Ray Commune, Tran Van Duc.

Officials from the provincial Center for Agricultural Services and experts from the Southeastern Fruit Research Center discuss durian cultivation techniques and current market conditions. Photo: Vuong The.

Duc began growing durian in 2017. Based on advice from experienced growers and through hands-on learning, he selected seed-durian plants for nursery cultivation. After about one year of growth, the trees were grafted with two Ri6 durian varieties. With three trunks and three root systems drawing nutrients, the trees grow faster, are more resilient, and are less likely to be damaged by strong winds and storms, thereby reducing losses caused by natural disasters. Starting from a small area and encouraged by positive results, Duc expanded his orchard to 3.5 hectares through grafting. He also applies low-cost, eco-friendly farming practices, including on-farm fertilizer production and reduced use of chemical fertilizers.

Delegates tour Tran Van Duc’s durian orchard. Photo: Vuong The.

Within Duc’s 3.5-hectare growing area of durian trees, about 0.75 hectares have been bearing fruit for four years, with yields around 1.5 times higher than those of conventional orchards. The remaining area includes young fruiting trees and newly planted trees. For the 2024–2025 season, Duc estimates revenue of about VND 510 million per hectare, with net profit of roughly VND 340 million per hectare after deducting costs. As the remaining trees mature and productivity increases, income is expected to rise further in the coming years.

Delegates tour Tran Van Duc’s durian orchard. Photo: Vuong The.

At the workshop, the Department of Agriculture and Environment also reported recent achievements in local agricultural production; support provided to farmers in production and business activities, and efforts to promote and expand effective farming models. Meanwhile, officials from the provincial Center for Agricultural Services, experts from the Southeastern Fruit Research Center, and farmers discussed durian cultivation techniques, management of planting area codes, market conditions, and ways to improve the effectiveness of durian production and exports in the locality.

By Vuong The – Translated by Thu Hien, Thu Ha