At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable consumption led to higher prices. According to Mr. Duy, "Storm No. 3 completely collapsed 27,000 m² of the cooperative's greenhouse, causing nearly $407,000 in damage." Despite setbacks, the cooperative has reconstructed 14,000 m² of greenhouse space and plans further expansion. Melon products from the cooperative have achieved 3-star OCOP certification, while other products meet VietGAP standards.
Duc Chinh Agricultural Service Cooperative in Cam Giang also saw activity in its carrot fields. Despite a delayed season, favorable weather resulted in high yields and quality. Ms. Tran Thi Ngan noted, "This year the weather is nice, there is no spring rain, so the harvest is much easier." The cooperative manages 360 hectares of carrots, with 90 hectares meeting VietGAP standards. The estimated output is 25,000 tons, with 80% exported, primarily to Korea, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
Le Loi Commune's Agricultural Service Cooperative began harvesting vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage. Green vegetables fetch high prices post-Tet, with harvests continuing until the Qingming Festival. The cooperative expects an average income of $7,200 per hectare, consistent with previous years.
In 2024, natural disasters challenged cooperatives, notably Storm No. 3. Nonetheless, Hai Duong's agricultural sector is recovering, driven by new technology and cooperative models. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Chairwoman of Hai Duong Province Cooperative Union, highlighted the 530 cooperatives, with 372 in agriculture, focusing on the new crop season.
Source: Hai Duong