The combined model of cucumber production under the solar array of Mr. Chau Hon’s family brings a profit of 200,000 VND/day. Photo: Hong Diem Sustainable development model In 2018, the Green Innovation Development Center (GreenID) conducted research and put into practice a model combining agricultural production and solar power. According to GreenID, the model is designed according to the standards of rooftop solar power installed on construction sites, greenhouses planted under the guidance of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) with a capacity of 45kwp installed on 400 square meter area. With a capital of over 900 million VND, the model will be completed and connected to the power grid in December 2020. To ensure plant efficiency, below the photovoltaic panels are designed at a distance of 1-2m. On average, the system produces 103kwh of electricity per day. In the first 3 months of 2021, 4,471kwh of electricity will be produced from this model (equivalent to 22 million VND). This is the first model with the participation of 3 parties (people, businesses and non-profit organizations). Accordingly, the enterprise will withdraw support capital in the first 10 years, then will hand over the entire system to GreenID and households participating in the model. After 20 years, the model will be handed over to households for management. The installation of solar panels above combined with growing vegetables and colors below not only creates additional income from selling electricity, but also makes the most of the arable land area, resolving conflicts in the use of resources. raw land. In fact, the crops grown underneath the electric panels have higher yields and better product quality. The model is expected to open up new directions for local agriculture. Truong Kien Tho, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of An Giang province, said that this is a model that brings dual benefits, when combining agricultural production with solar power, helping people have clean electricity. , develop local agricultural production, and bring stable income for farmers. Open up a new direction Realizing the economic benefits that the model brings, Mr. Chau Hon (40 years old), from An Hoa hamlet, Chau Lang commune, Tri Ton district, An Giang province boldly and the research team developed the model on the land of family. From the beginning of 2021 up to now, the research team has cooperated with the project team and Mr. Hon’s family to experiment with water spinach and cucumber plants to calculate the appropriate level of cover under the solar panels and compare. with growing plants outside. The results show that, grown according to the above model, both plants grow well and give higher yields than those grown outside. “The research results of the pilot model will be documented to share with stakeholders and promote the process of promulgating appropriate policies for the development of a combined model of agricultural production and solar power. God. We will survey and replicate the model in areas with suitable conditions in An Giang province,” said Mr. Truong Kien Tho. Mr. Chau Hon excitedly said: “Compared to growing outside, cucumbers are grown under shaded solar panels, with very few pests and diseases, the plants grow well, the fruit setting rate is high, the fruit is even and the fruit is uniform. beautiful, yield higher than growing cucumber outside about 30%. On average, every day, I sell about 30-40 kg for 6,000 VND/kg, I earn about 200,000 VND, much more leisurely than rice production. Ms. Pham Thi Nguyet, Vice Chairman of Chau Lang Commune People’s Committee said, Chau Lang is a mountainous commune with special difficulties with more than 62% of the population being Khmer, the poverty rate is still over 3.4%. People mainly depend on agricultural production. The development of agriculture in combination with solar power has initially helped farmers change their traditional farming practices and adapt to new farming techniques to create dual incomes on the same land area. This is a model that can help many farmers get out of poverty and become well-off. “However, the replication of the model faces many difficulties due to high investment costs, the arable land of many households in the commune is far from the national power transmission line, so at present, this model has only been implemented. experience with Mr. Chau Hon’s family. With the benefits that the model brings, hopefully in the near future, there will be policies to develop this model” – Ms. Nguyet pondered.

The Lotus Agricultural Cooperative in Uncle Ho’s hometown has planted 65 different varieties of lotus on an area of ​​120ha, bringing high economic value and serving tourism. (Photo: Bich Hue/VNA) The lotus growing areas are planned as raw material areas to create landscapes to attract visitors to experience. (Photo: Bich Hue/VNA) Nam Dan district will study and select strategic products from lotus for investment and development in combination with eco-tourism to name Sen Village. (Photo: Bich Hue/VNA) Nam Dan district will study and select strategic products from lotus for investment and development in combination with eco-tourism to name Sen Village. (Photo: Bich Hue/VNA) White, pink and yellow lotus are the three main varieties of lotus grown by the Lotus Agricultural Cooperative in Uncle Ho’s hometown to serve tourists. (Photo: Bich Hue/VNA) White, pink and yellow lotus are the three main varieties of lotus grown by the Lotus Agricultural Cooperative in Uncle Ho’s hometown to serve tourists. (Photo: Bich Hue/VNA) The Lotus Agricultural Cooperative in Uncle Ho’s hometown grows 65 different varieties of lotus on an area of ​​120ha, bringing both high economic value and tourism service. (Photo: Bich Hue/VNA) Visitors can experience the technical stages of growing, harvesting, processing lotus and enjoy culinary art and visit and shop for lotus products. (Photo: Bich Hue/VNA)

Every ingredient from the cocoa fruit is turned into a processing ingredient. Photo: B.Nguyen In Dong Nai, many production models applying biotechnology to recycle waste into input materials for other production processes, minimizing the amount of waste discharged into the environment are gradually being replicated. * Green production At the forefront of the movement to turn harmful wastes in agricultural production into raw materials for processing into other high-value economic products are enterprises with large investment capital. Viet Farm Trading Co., Ltd chose to invest in Xuan Truong commune, Xuan Loc district because this is a thriving locality in livestock. Starting a business, the business mainly manufactures livestock equipment and designs and constructs livestock barn systems. The barn system designed by the company is fully automatic from the feeding system to collecting chicken manure, cooling system… In which, the enterprise is very interested in waste treatment so that it can earn money. money instead of having to spend a lot of money to treat this waste source. Mr. Tran Quang Tinh, Director of Viet Farm Trading Co., Ltd shared: “The enterprise has invested in an organic fertilizer factory with a capacity of 200 tons/day and signed contracts for waste treatment for a number of corporations. large foreign-invested livestock groups in Dong Nai. In particular, livestock waste is used as a raw material for the production of organic fertilizers, bringing high economic value. Production of organic fertilizers from livestock waste of Viet Farm Trading Company Limited (Xuan Loc District) The story of sustainable agricultural production in a closed chain that takes advantage of all agricultural wastes and by-products, without creating environmental pollution is being replicated in farmers’ production. In the past time, H. Vinh Cuu is promoting a program to mobilize and support farmers to apply probiotics as pesticides, organic fertilizers from domestic waste and waste in agricultural production with the goal of achieving the goal. reduce production costs, increase added value for key agricultural products, local strengths. Here, agricultural waste becomes a resource, a natural organic substance that can help plants grow. Ms. Bui Thi Thuy, a farmer in Vinh An Town (Vinh Cuu District), said that after participating in a number of local training courses on organic farming, she applied biotechnology. Make your own organic fertilizers and use probiotics to create biological products that kill insects. She has improved the productive land more and more fertile thanks to this method. “The natural production method I am doing makes full use of all agricultural waste such as manure and organic waste to make fertilizer for plants, so the cost is very low. I am trying to perfect the chain of cultivation and processing according to a closed process, using fruit trees grown in my home garden as raw materials to make handmade products that are both unique and environmentally friendly,” said Ms. Thuy. * Zero-waste processing Trong Duc Cocoa Co., Ltd (Dinh Quan) has cooperated with a group of Assoc., PhD students of the International University of Ho Chi Minh City to carry out research projects on processing foods and drinks of economic value. benefits from cocoa fruit waste products. New product lines under investment include: production of cookies and non-fried instant noodles supplemented with cocoa pod powder; production process of vegetarian sausage and pectin from cocoa powder; the production process of nutritious drink from cocoa fruit flesh… The highlight of these products is the use of raw materials such as waste from the skin, cocoa fruit flesh to process valuable foods. nutritional and economic. The above cooperation program is part of the common goal of the enterprise, which is to focus on investing in deep processing, constantly diversifying products and foods processed from cocoa fruit, especially from cocoa fruit waste to create profits. competitive advantage for products not only in the domestic market but also in export. Mr. Dang Truong Khanh, Director of Trong Duc Cocoa Co., Ltd. shared that the enterprise would like scientists to accompany in researching new products from cocoa fruit. In particular, high-value foods are processed from materials that are waste products in the production process, contributing to adding added value to cocoa trees. The most unique product line to mention is the specialty of cocoa wine that is brewed from the flesh of the previous cocoa fruit, which is discarded during the production process. With the same opinion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Hung, representing a group of scientists from the International University of Ho Chi Minh City, said, diversifying many products from cocoa skin and flesh, which are waste products in the process. production process brings higher economic value. In particular, this is a product line that is beneficial to human health because it has higher antioxidants, meeting the demand for healthy food of today’s consumers. Research on these products is now almost completed and can be put into production immediately. However, the research team will continue to recalculate the production process and equipment. Hopefully, the cooperation of scientists and businesses will connect and bring more processed products to the market.

Looking at their ugly and slightly intimidating appearance, no one thought this fish was edible Up to now, the story of fish cleaning glass has become an interesting anecdote originating from a pile of straw. That is when the ugly fish were caught, disgusted with what threatens the survival of other farmed fish, the villagers threw them into the straw to die. Who wary, a scent of sniffles comes out that makes a fisherman dig a pile of straw to find this fish. After peeling the burnt outer shell, revealing the firm flesh inside, dipping it with salt and chili, oh how fragrant and surprisingly sweet. Since then, the glass-cleaning fish has become a specialty of the West, processed in many ways: from stuffed with grilled spices, steamed to sour hot pot, every dish attracts customers such as cooking tamarind soup, grilled fish with fish sauce. wedge, cut the cellar … One of the simplest, easiest dishes to make from a glass cleaner is grilled. Before baking, they are slaughtered, cleaned and then stuffed with lemongrass and bile leaves, before placing the fish on the grill. When making fish, cleaning the glass will retain the fish skin, making sure that when grilled, the meat inside will not be scorched. Especially, when making fish, cleaning the glass will retain the fish skin, ensuring that when grilled, it will not scorch the meat inside. Because the fish skin is very thick and hard, it must be grilled on a large charcoal stove, red to be cooked evenly, the meat is not raw. Depending on the size of the fish, the baking time varies. Charcoal grilled glass cleaning fish with the scent of lemongrass and honey, the more attractive the taste and smell, the salt and chilli mixed with the strangely pureed molasses, it is difficult to stop eating chopsticks. The next dish not to be missed is the steamed glass cleaner. To have a fish fillet for steaming, you have to use a sharp knife to pierce the two lines along the sides of the fish, then peel the skin, separate the meat from the head to the tail. Due to the large head, thick skin, many weighed 1 kg, but only one pound of fillet was separated. This meat is marinated with spices, oyster oil and then incubated in honey and sliced ​​green onions, before being cooked over low heat to allow spices and aroma of the leaves to absorb gradually. Steamed fish dish served with vegetables, vermicelli, and ginger fish sauce. One of the simplest, easiest dishes to make from a glass cleaner is grilled For “full set”, the hot pot dish she cooked with bamboo shoots and sour bamboo shoots. This dish is also made with fish fillets, served hot with fresh vermicelli and green vegetables dipped in hot pot broth. To have a delicious soup pot, clean the fish, wipe the glass with a pot of boiling water, peck the intestines, remove the hard skin, and scrape the scalp. Lemongrass shrimp cut short, crush, tie and then put in a pot of boiling water, raw peanuts can be cooked together. Wait for the water to boil, then add the fish and add spices to taste. About 10 minutes later, we have an attractive hot pot with a fragrant lemongrass scent. Fish wiping glass sandwiches with broccoli, fish lettuce, herbs … dotted with lemongrass fish sauce, is a delight to say. Eating tablespoon, the fragrant sweetness permeates the tongue, the sweetness of the fish mixed with the fatty taste of peanuts gives an unforgettable feeling. Glass cleaning fish meet the characteristics of natural fish, meat is chewy, sweet and fragrant, especially those weighing 1 kilogram or more. Because the fish cleaning the glass meat is delicious, but when alive, the smell will be very fishy, ​​so Western people think of a way to add lemongrass to the fish’s belly. Because the fish cleaning the meat glass is delicious, but when it is alive, the smell will be very fishy, ​​so Western people think of a way to add lemongrass to the fish’s belly. Thus, when the fish is ripe, it will have a natural aroma and no fishy smell. Grilled fish are often served with salt and hot pepper. Dab a piece of fish in a cup of salt and chilli and put it in your mouth, you will feel the sweet and strong taste of this special fish. It would be very lacking if not mentioning coconut water stewed fish with glassware. This dish is considered a favorite delicacy of the southwestern people. To cook fish with coconut water, you can choose to clean the fish’s skin. How to prepare fish also needs to clean all the skin of the fish and internal organs. After that, a pot of coconut water was north on the stove, boiled and added a little lemongrass and smashed. Next, the cleaned fish will continue to be added to the pot, adding a little papaya to the natural sweet dish. Finally, the cook will re-season the spices so that they can taste them. Coconut water stewed fish is often served hot with raw vegetables Coconut water stewed fish dish is often eaten hot with raw vegetables, enjoyed as hot pot. In addition, eating this dish with rice is also very delicious because the fish meat is already sweet and firm, and it is absorbed evenly with coconut water. If you have the opportunity to go to the countryside of the Southern River, you should try once to enjoy this special fish dish, you will surely enjoy a unique delicious dish that has just appeared in this place.

People who catch pangasius gazes must probe very gently on the sandy beaches at low tide, to avoid making strong noises that make them sink deeper into the sand, which will be very difficult to catch. The peanut worm’s nest is usually tiny holes lying close together like flowers in the sand. When digging a devotee, one has to hurry, push the apricot in the diagonal direction of the peanut worm nest and push the sand up. On average, people can harvest 2-3 kg of fresh peanut per day and can be purchased right at the yard with prices ranging from 200,000-220,000 / kg. After being dried, the peanut worm will cost 5-6 million VND / kg depending on the size. The pangasius harvesting season is usually appropriate from March to June and must depend on the water. There are 2 times a month when the water is at its highest level. On average, people dig about 20 days, a year about 7 to 8 months. The technique of processing the finished peanut worm is very complex, from washing the sand to the drying stage is a very sophisticated process. Dried saffron is also a famous specialty with a very high cost of salami. In addition, sa peanut can be used fresh, often processed into dishes such as cooking soup, cooking porridge, stir-frying or to cook soup, noodle soup, … The peanut worm is about 5 – 10 cm long. Sá Devote is called prey by the people of Van Don district (Quang Ninh) and has a very high economic value. The simple tool for catching peanut worms includes a shell and a basket. Peanut worms are dug diagonally compared to the nest. Fresh peanut worm is directly purchased right at the yard for processing, fresh peanut worm costs about 200,000 – 220,000 / kg. The way to process the finished product is very complicated, if not carefully, it will be mixed with a lot of sand. The price of a finished product per kilogram of dried peanut worms is equivalent to 1 gold thread. The broth made from saffron is clear and has a rich sweet taste. Sa sung fish sauce is a quality OCOP product of Quang Ninh province. The product is very good for health.