Conquering the world with the flavor of An Giang mangoes

(An Giang is one of the two provinces with the largest mango cultivation area in the Mekong Delta, second only to Dong Thap, with over 12.000 hectares of various types of mangoes such as Keo mango, seedless mango and Hoa Loc mango)

An Giang is one of the two provinces with the largest mango-growing areas in the Mekong Delta, second only to Dong Thap, with over 12,000 hectares of various types of mangoes, such as Keo mango, seedless mango, and Hoa Loc mango. Despite its rich variety and exceptional quality, An Giang's mangoes are still mainly consumed in the domestic market, and the export volume remains modest.

In recent years, the mango-growing regions in An Giang have gradually shifted towards a more systematic production approach, meeting international standards in order to expand export markets. Over the past decade, the local agricultural sector, businesses, and cooperatives have made great efforts to meet the strict requirements of demanding markets such as the United States, Australia, and South Korea.

An Phu District, which borders Cambodia, has the second-largest mango-growing area in An Giang, following Cho Moi District. Currently, there are more than 600 hectares of mangoes produced under enterprise standards, with over 360 hectares being certified GlobalGAP. An Phu is in the process of building a well-organized and high-quality raw material area that ensures both safety and quality standards for production.

Long Binh Agricultural Cooperative is a key partner in the Keo mango export supply chain in An Phu. Mr. Huynh Thanh Minh, the Director of Long Binh Agricultural Cooperative, shared that the cooperative was established in 2017. It currently has 25 members and collaborates in the cultivation of Keo mangoes on over 90 hectares of land. The cooperative places a strong emphasis on high production standards, ensuring that the mangoes are free from pesticide residues and meet the necessary export quality standards.

Mr. Le Thanh Tam, a member of Long Binh Agricultural Cooperative, further explained: "In mango production, we continuously invest in the application of modern scientific techniques to ensure the best quality for export purposes. At present, we are utilizing a biological pesticide spraying system through automated technology. Furthermore, we make a conscious effort to use organic fertilizers, minimize the use of chemical pesticides, and implement drip irrigation methods... all to reduce pesticide residues as much as possible, ensuring the satisfaction of both domestic and international consumers".

Cho Moi District, the area with the largest mango cultivation in the province, spanning nearly 6.500 hectares, has been placing special focus on the Green Skin mango variety, with over 4.200 hectares dedicated to it. Since 2009, many mango-growing areas in this district have been certified with VietGAP and have started to export high-quality mangoes that are not only beautiful and delicious but also meet the strict quality standards of demanding markets such as Australia, South Korea, and the United States.

Mr. Lam Anh Tu, the Deputy Head of the Agriculture and Environment Department in Cho Moi District, shared that, similar to other regions in the province, in addition to helping farmers implement advanced scientific and technological methods in mango production, the agricultural sector has also been actively assisting farmers in building and upgrading irrigation systems to support the development of mango cultivation areas. Moreover, the department organizes training sessions, conducts awareness campaigns, and encourages local farmers to adopt safe production practices while helping them obtain farm codes to meet the strict export standards required by international markets.

In mango export production, aside from strengthening the application of science and technology, farmers in the cooperative are also strongly promoting cooperation between farmer organizations, cooperatives, and businesses to boost production and consumption.

(Source: vietnamagriculture.nongnghiep.vn)