Khai Hoang Ban Vang village promotes agricultural economy

By making full use of its natural advantages in soil and climate, residents of Khai Hoang Ban Vang village, Yen Minh commune, have successfully shifted from traditional crops to fruit cultivation, turning the area into a thriving agricultural hub on the rocky plateau. Lush, fruit-laden gardens are now symbols of prosperity and renewal in the village.

Mr. Vang Min Pao takes care of his Thai jackfruit garden.

As one of the pioneers in fruit farming, Mr. Vang Min Pao, a respected villager, currently manages over three hectares of orchards with 500 guava and Thai jackfruit trees, earning more than VND200 million annually. Despite early challenges, he persisted in learning and applying organic techniques to improve soil quality and increase productivity.

Following his example, many households have also transitioned from low-yield corn to fruit trees such as guava, pineapple, plum, and mango. Ms. Phung Thi May’s family now earns over VND150 million per year by adopting safe production methods and stable distribution channels. The village currently has 28 out of 34 households engaged in fruit cultivation on a total area of 64.8 hectares. Local specialties such as velvet lychee, honey pineapple, and Yen Minh mango are gaining popularity, generating annual incomes of VND150 million – VND300 million per household.

Farmers have also adopted techniques to grow off-season fruit, increasing market competitiveness. Nowadays, more than 80% of Khai Hoang Ban Vang’s farmland is covered with green orchards, intercropped with short-term vegetables and free-range poultry, while several households have combined farming with agritourism.

Thanks to its favorable conditions and the diligence of local people, Khai Hoang Ban Vang village has reduced poverty to just four households, becoming a model for sustainable agricultural development in Yen Minh commune.

Pham Hoan