Durian has a record high price; Tien Giang people massively expand the area in Vietnam

Published 2022년 11월 23일

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Tien Giang province in Vietnam has experienced a boost in durian fruit output and pricing since starting exports to China, with record prices leading to widespread cultivation of the fruit, even in areas not planned for it. The Mon Thong durian variety is selling for nearly 100,000 VND/kg, and other varieties for about 80,000 VND/kg, resulting in potential annual revenues of nearly 1 billion VND/year per hectare. However, the rapid expansion has led to concerns about quality and environmental impact, with some areas planted outside the planning area suffering damage during floods. The agricultural sector of Tien Giang province is advising farmers to plant durian only in specific areas and to avoid planting until they have the necessary techniques to ensure quality.

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Since being allowed to officially export to China, the output of durian fruit in Tien Giang province has been favorable, the price has reached a record level. Therefore, at present, there are many farmers in Tien Giang province massively planting this crop even outside the planning area and rice land. At this time, the price of Mon Thong durian fruit is nearly 100,000 VND/kg, other varieties are around 80,000 VND/kg. At this price, each hectare of durian orchard for a stable harvest will achieve a revenue of nearly 1 billion VND/year. Due to the high profit, farmers in Tien Giang province invest heavily in developing durian trees, including planting outside the planning area and growing on rice land. According to incomplete statistics, the area of durian orchards in Tien Giang province so far is more than 17,000 hectares, exceeding the set plan and achieving the plan to 2025 on developing this fruit tree. The largest area of durian trees is Cai Lay district, Cai Lay town, Cai Be, ...

Source: Vov