Can Tho develops sustainable MD2 pineapple raw material areas

  • With guaranteed purchase prices from Westfood company reaching 7,000 - 8,000 VND per kg, farmers can earn a profit of 100 - 150 million VND per hectare of pineapples (average yield of 50-60 tons/ha) per crop. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
    With guaranteed purchase prices from Westfood company reaching 7,000 - 8,000 VND per kg, farmers can earn a profit of 100 - 150 million VND per hectare of pineapples (average yield of 50-60 tons/ha) per crop. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
  • Harvesting MD2 pineapple in Can Tho city. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
    Harvesting MD2 pineapple in Can Tho city. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
  • The MD2 pineapple variety currently has a stable market, yielding economic profits 2 to 3 times higher than growing oranges or sugarcane. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
    The MD2 pineapple variety currently has a stable market, yielding economic profits 2 to 3 times higher than growing oranges or sugarcane. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
  • In the near term, Can Tho city plans to expand MD2 cultivation by 30-50 hectares per commune per year, reaching 1,000 hectares by 2030. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
    In the near term, Can Tho city plans to expand MD2 cultivation by 30-50 hectares per commune per year, reaching 1,000 hectares by 2030. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
  • Exporting whole pineapples to the Republic of Korea. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
    Exporting whole pineapples to the Republic of Korea. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
  • Canned MD2 pineapples for export by Westfood company. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
    Canned MD2 pineapples for export by Westfood company. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền
Can Tho aims to develop 5,500 hectares of pineapple cultivation, including 3,500 hectares of Queen variety and 2,000 hectares of MD2. The MD2 is a pineapple variety from Costa Rica, introduced to farmers in Can Tho by businesses to meet rising global demand. By 2030, Can Tho city plans to expand its MD2 pineapple growing area to 1,000 hectares, with export turnover expected to reach about $40 million per year. If the city succeeds in developing a strong MD2 raw material base, the product is expected to become a “new star” in Vietnam’s agricultural sector in the near future. VNA Photo: Thu Hiền

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