Cooperatives in Ea Kar: Farmers improve income and quality of life!

Cooperatives in Ea Kar: Farmers improve income and quality of life!

In the Ea Kar district of Vietnam, cooperatives are a central part of agriculture and the local service economy. With a total of 57 agricultural and service cooperatives as well as 22 cooperative groups and agricultural advisory associations with over 5,000 members, this sector plays a crucial role in regional development. How vietnam.vn reported, these cooperatives perform a variety of functions, including the production of agricultural products as well as the provision of seedlings, livestock and services.

A notable example is the Thanh Binh Agriculture and Services Cooperative, founded in 2021 and specializing in the cultivation of lychees. Before the founding, lychee growers had small acreage and had difficulty finding markets. Today the cooperative farms over 100 hectares and has significantly increased its yields through training in VietGAP standards and technical support. The profit has increased to about VND 100 million per hectare.

VietGAP standards for sustainable agriculture

The cooperatives in Ea Kar rely on the application of VietGAP, which stands for “Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices”. These standards are designed to promote safe and sustainable agricultural practices. Loud kamereo.vn The VietGAP standards cover both cultivation, animal husbandry and aquaculture and are aimed at food safety, product quality and environmental protection.

The training for members of the cooperatives includes not only understanding the VietGAP standards, but also increasing quality and efficiency in production. These standards set important criteria, such as the use of seeds of clear origin and compliance with hygienic conditions for irrigation water. Documenting all production processes and carrying out internal audits are also part of the requirements.

Economic advantages and future prospects

The economic results of cooperatives in Ea Kar district are impressive. The total turnover is approximately VND64,000 billion, contributing to improving members' income and living standards. For example, Quyet Thang Agricultural Service Cooperative, established in 2022, has developed comprehensive livestock farming. This includes the provision of cross-bred cattle and brings a profit of around VND 2 million for each animal.

Given these positive developments, local leaders such as Nguyen Minh Chuyen, chairman of the district's People's Committee, emphasize the advantages of the cooperative model at the time. The cooperatives invest in machines and technologies to further increase their production income. For example, cocoa powder drying and processing systems and a cocoa bean drying machine were introduced.

The numerous cooperation agreements between cooperatives and companies for the production and consumption of agricultural products also show the commitment of these groups to sustainable and profitable agriculture. Examples include Cooperative 714's collaboration with Thong Do Company and Minh Tan Dat Cooperative's agreements with cocoa export companies.

Overall, it can be seen that the cooperatives in Ea Kar not only contribute to economic stability and agricultural production, but also create new perspectives for sustainable development.