Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

In the years to come, grapes will continue to be considered a key crop in the central province of Ninh Thuan.
October 10, 2016 | 10:44

In the years to come, grapes will continue to be considered a key crop in the central province of Ninh Thuan.

There are currently 1,260 hectares of grape plantation in the province, including 1,220 hectares for fruits and 60 hectares for grape wine production, producing 30,000 tons of grapes and 230,000 litres of wine each year.

To make grape production more sustainable, perse solutions are being carried out in the province, with an attempt to develop the grape area to 2,500 hectares and productivity to 60,000 tons per year by 2020.

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

An agent buying grapes from farmers in Phuoc Thuan commune, Ninh Phuoc district

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

Each day, the agent buys over 10 tons of grape to sell for wine companies in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province.

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

Grapes are inspected in a farm in Phuoc Thuan commune.

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

Grape inspection follows technical and hygienic standards.

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

A grape field in Phuoc Thuan commune

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

Tran Thi Kim cares for her grapes.

Ninh Thuan looks towards sustainable grape production

Nguyen Van Moi looks after his grape crop.

Compiled by VNF ( Photo: VNA )