Vietnam: The price of Tien Giang grove dropped sharply

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, many key fruits in Tien Giang are at low prices, facing difficulties in consumption. In particular, pineapple prices dropped to the bottom, causing many farmers to suffer. On the afternoon of June 15, Mr. Tran Van Thai (living in My Phuoc town, Tan Phuoc district) said that this year, the family planted more than 6 hectares of pineapples, earning about 30 tons, but due to the Covid-19 epidemic, traders bought less. “Traders only buy in moderation. Ripe clumps don't know who to sell, so they dumped them on the street, selling as much or as much. In previous years, pineapples cost about 7,000 - 8,000 VND / fruit, but this year, the price is only 2,000 VND / fruit, there are still no buyers," Mr. Thai lamented. The Women's Union of Tan Phuoc district in collaboration with the district Department of Agriculture and Rural Development organized many programs to support pineapple consumption for people in the area. In the near future, Tan Phuoc ...