Hoang Doi in Phong Hiền Commune, Thua Thien Hue Province has switched to duck farming for more than a year. He used to struggle with his rice crop while also working as a blacksmith but he couldn’t find stable outlets for his farming tools. His new focus has led to a tripling in his income.
He said: Mallard farming has high profits. Selling 100 ducks can earn me a profit of nearly 700USD.
Duong Quang Tinh has raised pigs rather than struggling with different types of crops. This couple of pigs have been raised in his garden. Each year they give birth to some 20 piglets that are ready for sale only after 3 months.
"I have a more stable income than when I did other jobs. I earn over 2,000USD per year.", said Duong Quang Tinh.
Besides these livestock, many farmers here have also switched to raising cattle for beef. Local authorities understand the need to apply new farming models.
Tran Duc Thien, Chairman, Phong Hien People’s Committee, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Hue Province said: We give farmers applying the new cattle farming model 100USD to build sheds. They also benefit from a subsidised 6 percent interest rate when taking loans from commerical banks. They receive the subsidised interest rate for up to 3 years.
3 years ago, there were only 30 cows and oxen in the commune. Thanks to the preferential policy, there are now 10. This figure is expected to reach 500 next year. The new farming model will further develop when collaboration between farmers and businesses is promoted. Closer ties should see more outlets for produce from the new farming models./.
