On the morning of August 21, 2025, the survey team conducted a field visit to Hamlets 3 and 8 of Minh Thanh Cooperative. These areas are planned to be the locations for pilot organic rice and cucumber production models.
At the Dong Nuoc Bac area in Hamlet 8, the team surveyed a 1-hectare plot with 6 participating households. The water source from the Khe Nuoc Dam, which runs through an internal canal, was assessed as sufficient and suitable for two rice crops and one local cucumber crop. The consulting team recommended that Minh Thanh Cooperative raise awareness among local residents so they understand and adhere to organic production regulations.
In the Dong Than area of Hamlet 3, there are 6 households growing rice on a total area of 23 sao (a local unit of measurement), using water from the Ho Cau dam. The TBR 25 rice variety is currently being cultivated, and a spring-summer rice model is planned to be established here. The team also visited acacia and camellia forests managed by the cooperative’s members.
In the afternoon, the survey team held a consultation meeting with the leaders of Van Du commune and other relevant parties. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Phuong, Director of the Central Climate Change Center, presented the AIN 8748 project, while Ms. Vu Le Y Voan, a Senior Advisor at FFF, summarized the survey results on the needs of the cooperative’s members.
All parties highly agreed on building the pilot organic rice and cucumber models. The commune government and social organizations will coordinate and promote the project to change public perception, encouraging safe and sustainable production. The meeting specifically emphasized the importance of securing irrigation water sources and building a stable market for the products.
These activities demonstrate meticulous preparation, from field surveys to policy discussions, creating a solid foundation for the development of organic agriculture at Minh Thanh Cooperative.
Field Survey of Rice and Cucumber Models
Survey of Camellia Plantations
Post-Survey Discussion with the Cooperative