Tuyen Quang farmers standardize pomelo cultivation for export

Tran Duy Hung’s family in Vong Vang Hamlet, Xuan Van Commune, is gradually shifting from traditional pomelo cultivation to production practices that meet export standards, helping increase the value of local agricultural products and expand market access.

After many years of growing pomelos, Hung has realised that reaching demanding domestic and international markets requires more than focusing on productivity and appearance. Strict control over the entire production process is essential, with increasing emphasis on product quality, consistency, food safety and traceability.

Tran Duy Hung in his pomelo orchard, where the trees are cultivated in compliance with stringent standards.

Hung’s family is among the households selected by the Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute under the Vietnam National University of Agriculture to participate in a scientific and technological research project aimed at improving the quality of Soi Ha pomelos in Tuyen Quang Province to meet export standards.

With professional support from the project, the family is gradually adopting standardised cultivation practices, including nutrient management, pest and disease control, and the proper use of agricultural inputs. The family is also paying more attention to recording cultivation activities, monitoring orchard care, and documenting harvest dates to ensure quality control and product traceability.

According to Hung’s plan, during the 2026–2027 crop season, with support from the Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute, pomelos grown in Vong Vang Hamlet are expected to be purchased by major businesses in Hanoi, Hai Phong and Quang Ninh for export to Taiwan and Australia. His family’s orchard alone is expected to generate nearly VND1 billion in annual revenue.

Realising this goal requires not only farmers’ efforts but also close cooperation among specialised agencies, cooperatives and businesses in organising production, developing growing areas, and meeting requirements for plant quarantine, packaging, preservation and distribution.

Developing high-quality commercial pomelo production based on safe cultivation standards and value-chain linkages is opening up new opportunities for Xuan Van’s pomelo-growing area. This approach is expected to increase the value of traditional crops, improve farmers’ incomes and promote sustainable local agricultural development.

Hoang Ngoc