Ninh Binh, Oct. 11 -- In recent years, Ninh Binh's agriculture sector has undergone a strong transformation from traditional production to ecological, organic, and multi-value agriculture, bringing both environmental and economic benefits to local communities.

Innovative and sustainable models

At Cuc Phuong Ginseng Cooperative, soil is thoroughly ploughed and enriched with microbially fermented organic fertiliser. Weeding is done manually, irrigation water comes from upstream sources, and plants are nurtured with a combination of worm compost extract, fish amino acids, microbial supplements and molasses. Pests are controlled using biological agents made from garlic and chilli.

Thanks to these organic cultivation methods, most ginseng r...