Lâm Bình District Farmers' Union guides farmers in organic fertilizer production techniques.
Fertilizers play a crucial role in agricultural production, with large quantities used annually to improve crop yields and maintain soil fertility. Proper and balanced fertilizer production and application contribute significantly to agricultural productivity and product quality. Given the current agricultural landscape, increasing the production and utilization of organic fertilizers is an inevitable direction for Vietnamese agriculture, including Tuyen Quang Province.
Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, now is Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), approved the Plan for the Development of Organic Fertilizer Production and Utilization through 2030, with a vision toward 2050. In line with this directive, the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee issued Official Document No. 439/UBND-KT, instructing relevant departments and local authorities to strengthen soil health management, contributing to sustainable crop production.
The MAE, in collaboration with district and city governments and related agencies, is intensifying efforts to raise public awareness about soil health's critical role in crop cultivation. It provides guidance on technical measures to protect and enhance soil health while managing plant nutrition effectively. Additionally, specialized training sessions for agricultural officials and farmers are being organized. Various technical models are being developed and implemented, including climate-adaptive crop varieties, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Integrated Plant Health Management (IPHM), VietGAP, organic farming, and the use of organic fertilizers and biological pesticides. These initiatives aim to protect the environment, enrich soil fertility, and promote sustainable agriculture.
According to MAE, over 4,000 hectares of crops in the province are currently cultivated under VietGAP and organic standards, covering tea, fruit trees, and staple crops.
Businesses, cooperatives, and farmers in Tuyen Quang are gradually returning to nature-friendly agricultural practices - embracing circular and organic farming methods to ensure long-term sustainability. Organic fertilizers provide essential macro-, meso-, and micronutrients to crops while enriching the soil with humus, fostering microbial activity. Nutrients in organic fertilizers are derived from decomposable organic materials, such as fiber, starch, proteins, and amino acids.
To facilitate the widespread adoption of organic fertilizers in place of synthetic ones, local authorities must actively promote their benefits to encourage farmer confidence and implementation. Farmers should be encouraged to maximize the use of available raw materials and combine traditional composting techniques with biological products to enhance the efficiency of agricultural by-products and organic household waste processing. This transition will lead to higher-quality, more flavorful agricultural products while ensuring environmental sustainability.
Nguyen Thanh Hieu
