Oranges at the beginning of the crop have a high price, Can Loc growers in Vietnam are still not in a hurry to sell

Fresh Orange

Vietnam

Published Nov 8, 2022

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At this time, the varieties of crispy oranges and citrus in the Tra Son area in Can Loc (Ha Tinh) have begun to ripen. Currently, the price of oranges sold to the market is higher than the same period last year from 5 to 10 thousand VND/kg, so farmers are very excited, expecting a bountiful harvest.

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Compared with many other localities in the province, this year's orange crop of Can Loc district is evaluated as a success because it still retains productivity, quality and design. With 501 hectares harvested, orange production in the whole district is estimated at over 4,800 tons, an increase of 300 tons compared to 2021. At this time, although it is not the main season (the end of November), some gardeners have begun to harvest, the price of crispy oranges is being purchased by traders at the price of 40,000 - 45,000 VND/kg, citrus 25 - 30,000 VND. VND/kg. Mr. Tran Huu Hoe from Dat Do village, Thuong Nga commune said: “Compared to the same period last year, the price of oranges increased from 5 to 10 thousand VND/kg. At the beginning of the crop, we harvest in moderation, only cutting about 2 - 2.5 quintals of oranges every day, waiting for a better price to harvest mass. In this 2022 orange crop, Mr. Hoe's family has 3 hectares of crispy oranges grown according to VietGap ...

Source: Baohatinh