Supply increases, price of green-skin grapefruit in Mekong Delta decreases by 5,000 VND/kg

In mid-May, the price of grade 1 green-skin pomelos in Lai Vung district (Dong Thap) was only 15,000 - 20,000 VND/kg, down 5,000 - 7,000 VND/kg compared to mid-April. The reason is that the supply of fruits in the Mekong Delta is abundant, with many types such as mango, jackfruit, rambutan, and durian entering the harvest season, creating great competitive pressure. Mr. Nguyen Van Tam, a farmer in An Nhon commune, Chau Thanh district, Dong Thap province, said: His family has 2 hectares of green-skin pomelos, but the price is low so he does not want to sell. If he sells at this price, each kilo of pomelo will only make a profit of a few thousand VND, not enough to cover the cost of care and fertilizer. Currently, Mr. Tam is holding back the fruit for a few more weeks, hoping that when the price increases, he will call traders to buy. According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Chau Thanh district, the whole district has more than 1,200 hectares of green-skin ...