Source: Cand.com.vn
Mr. Hoang Van Dinh, Chairman of the Farmers’ Association of Thong Nhat commune, Bu Dang district, said that at times when prices are high, people apply chemical fertilizers and use pesticides without the correct procedures and dosages, leading to damage to pepper trees. die a lot. Therefore, to stabilize production, the Commune Farmers’ Association has mobilized people to meet to establish a clean pepper cooperative (Cooperative) affiliated with Nedspice – Vietnam Spice Processing Company Limited so that they can instruct them on the Fertilization, care, and pest treatment processes on trees; At the same time, absolutely do not use pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or banned substances, but only apply manure and biological sprays to create a clean, beautiful, green, productive, and high-quality pepper garden.
Farmers in Binh Phuoc province take care of their pepper gardens organically, not using chemical fertilizers but using manure to create a fresh environment, ensuring health.
Thong Nhat Commune Clean Pepper Cooperative was established in 2021 with 20 members. The cooperative has linked with Nedspice Spice Processing Company Limited – Vietnam to cover 100% of output products with a commitment to be higher than the market price. However, the cooperative must comply with organic care and fertilization procedures and “say no to chemical fertilizers and herbicides”.
Mr. Dinh Van Tam, Director of Thong Nhat Commune Clean Pepper Cooperative, said that the organic pepper of cooperative members is directly consulted and guided by technical staff of Nedspice – Vietnam Spice Processing Co., Ltd. The production process for farmers should be much more productive and quality than before. In particular, the output is stable because the company covers 100% of the products and the committed selling price is higher than the market price.
In Hung Phuoc new rural commune, Bu Dop district, the agricultural product recognized and highly appreciated is the organic pepper of Mr. Vo Ngoc Que’s household. With an area of 5 hectares, over the years, his family has always strictly implemented the “3 no” production process: No chemicals, no pesticides and no use of banned substances.
Mr. Que said that in order to have clean, quality organic pepper products, one must strictly follow the planting and care methods according to all training regulations. His family’s pepper garden is always the greenest and most fruitful in the region. Compared to other production methods, organically grown pepper plants have a survival rate of over 95%, product value is always 20-30% higher than regular pepper and there is no need to worry about product output. .
In particular, workers can work in a clean, healthy environment without needing to use protective gear to cover up due to exposure to banned substances. With outstanding quality, Mr. Que’s organic pepper products have been certified 4-star OCOP by the People’s Committee of Binh Phuoc province in 2022. This is an opening for Mr. Que’s family to establish a business, pack and label. supply brands, expanding domestic and foreign markets.
In Loc Ninh district, pepper has long been considered one of the specialties and main source of income for this locality. Being a land of perennial pepper cultivation combined with knowledge, farming experience, climate, soil, and pepper quality, in recent years, Loc Quang Organic Pepper Cooperative has always focused on building its product brand. , there are 5 products certified by the People’s Committee of Binh Phuoc province with 4-star standard OCOP, including: Freeze-dried green pepper; Freeze-dried green pepper powder; Sublimation-dried four-color pepper powder; Black pepper powder; Black pepper. This is a breakthrough step, creating a premise for Binh Phuoc pepper to reach the big seas in the near future.
