Many models of agricultural production using modern technologies have emerged in recent years, promising to transform mindsets and production methods and offer consumers safer agricultural products. However, many of these models have not been able to sustain their production due to numerous difficulties.
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| A high-tech agricultural production model cannot maintain production due to numerous difficulties – Photo: CH |
Having graduated from a university specializing in agriculture and forestry, and after a period of self-training, Mr. Nguyen Van Tan, from Bac Son village, Tuyen Lam commune, decided in 2018 to invest in building a greenhouse with an area of nearly 1,000 square meters for the cultivation of organic vegetables. This model also includes an automatic drip irrigation system combined with the application of soluble organic fertilizers.
At the beginning of 2021, the former Center for Agricultural and Aquatic Extension of Quang Binh supported the implementation of the “Safe Production of Fruits and Vegetables under VietGAP Greenhouse” model and appointed personnel to directly train in planting techniques, maintenance, and pest and disease control. At that time, Mr. Tan’s organic vegetable farming model was a success story, a pioneer in the application of high technologies in the region. However, after a period of operation, this model is currently suspended.
Mr. Nguyen Van Tan explained that in addition to the challenges related to market instability, the greenhouses deteriorated over time due to natural disasters. Continuing production would require hundreds of millions of dong for their renovation, a sum that his family cannot afford. Furthermore, the land where the model is being implemented is currently designated for the construction of the new administrative headquarters of the commune, so he is waiting for the completion of the work.
Similarly, since 2016, Mr. DTQ’s hydroponic vegetable growing model has set an example, opening up a new path for agricultural production in the sandy areas of Cam Hong commune. Starting from an initial area of only 250 square meters for the cultivation of melons and cherry tomatoes, Mr. Q., with the support of local authorities, expanded the area of his greenhouses to 2,000 square meters, integrating a drip irrigation system, controlled fertilization by this system, and greenhouses to combat insects.
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| The application of technologies and digital transformation in agricultural production in the province remains limited. – Photo: CH |
According to Tran Tien Sy, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province and President of the Provincial Farmers’ Association, the application of technologies and digital transformation is currently limited to the promotion and presentation of products, with their implementation in agricultural production remaining very restricted. This is explained by the significant investments they require and the fact that not all farmers have access to them and cannot apply them to production. In recent years, several models have been established in the province, but without real effectiveness or significant impact. The implementation process has not been deep enough.
In addition, new models and projects are only in the transfer phase and lack long-term development plans. Many of them are implemented without farmers having had time to assimilate the techniques or evaluate the impact of unfavorable factors before the end of the programs and projects, which then fail quickly.
According to Tran Tien Sy, President of the Provincial Farmers’ Association, many factors are necessary for farmers to apply scientific and technological advances to production. For example, before any implementation, it is essential to select locations and individuals with the necessary capacity and skills to integrate and apply these advances. The process of supporting, transferring, and developing models requires long-term commitment (3 to 5 years) to enable populations to master the techniques and must ensure continuity between production and consumption.
Recently, the new model has been maintained and truly developed sustainably. To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the Provincial Farmers’ Association is implementing a project to support farmers in the years to come, particularly by promoting the application of science, technology, and techniques in the production process.
Duong Cong Hop
Source: baoquangtri.vn
