Currently, in Mai Son district, there are 3,460 hectares of mango, mainly Taiwanese mango (GL4). Notably, over 314 hectares have been certified with VietGAP, GlobalGAP, organic, and equivalent standards; over 558 hectares have been granted growing area codes for export to demanding markets such as China, Australia, the US, and New Zealand. These are crucial steps to help increase product value and expand consumption markets.

To ensure fruit trees' productivity and quality, specialized industrial agencies have actively implemented activities to support farmers. Agricultural staff regularly stay close to the area and organize training courses to guide people on tree care techniques, especially during the flowering and fruit setting stages - a crucial period that determines the productivity and quality of the fruit. At the same time, the district also guides people to register and build export growing areas according to a concentrated model, making it easier to manage, monitor, and evaluate the cultivation process. One of the essential contents of the production process is to ensure the correct use of fertilizers and pesticides according to the regulations of each import market, contributing to secure quality and meet export requirements.

In addition, field training methods help farmers access practical knowledge and practice right in their gardens. It is an efficient approach, assisting people to improve their farming techniques and be more proactive in caring for their crops. In addition to mango trees, Mai Son district has over 550 hectares of grapefruit and over 2,000 hectares of longan, which are entering the flowering period. According to the survey, some pests, such as brown stink bugs, mealybugs, anthracnose, downy mildew, powdery mildew, red aphids, etc, have appeared on grapefruit and longan trees at low density. These pests can cause flowers and young fruit to fall and thrive in high humidity conditions.

Facing this situation, professional staff have instructed farmers to regularly check their gardens and detect early signs of pests and diseases to take timely measures. Pruning old branches and clearing tree canopies and fallen leaves are also encouraged to help trees absorb nutrients better. When pests and diseases appear, people are instructed to use safe biological drugs to prevent and minimize the negative impacts on the environment and consumer health. With the proactive cultivation of the people, alongside the close support of professional agencies, Mai Son district is expecting a bumper crop, providing the market with high-quality products that not only contribute to increasing people's income but also help Mai Son district's agriculture sector develop more and more sustainably and in an integrated manner.

Quoc Tuan

Translated by Tuan Minh Dang