Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits a model of agricultural economic development and macadamia cultivation in Pu Nhi commune, Dien Bien province. )Photo: Vu Loi/VOV)

Visiting a macadamia cultivation model in Huoi Tao B Village, Pu Nhi commune on Sunday as part of his working trip to Dien Bien province, the PM stressed the need to link production with markets and businesses, while prioritizing the application and transfer of science and technology to improve crop quality, productivity, and processing capacity. He stressed the need to build strong product branding and improve packaging.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks with the people of Pu Nhi commune, Dien Bien province. )Photo: Vu Loi/VOV)

The Prime Minister noted that both coffee and macadamia trees are suitable for cultivation in the region. However, he emphasized that support mechanisms are needed, particularly during the first five years for macadamia and the first three years for coffee.

The high-tech macadamia cultivation project in Pu Nhi Commune is invested by HD Kinh Bac Joint Stock Company and covers a total area of 761 hectares. The project began planting macadamia trees in 2021. To date, 470 hectares have been planted, including 20 hectares developed by local ethnic minority households from the Thai and Hmong communities. The macadamia orchards are expected to start producing their first harvest by 2027.