Farmers in the border region of Lai Chau enjoy bumper taro harvest

  • In recent years, taro has become the main source of income for many farmers in Phong Tho border commune. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    In recent years, taro has become the main source of income for many farmers in Phong Tho border commune. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • Farmers in Phong Tho border commune harvest taros. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    Farmers in Phong Tho border commune harvest taros. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • Farmers in Son Binh village, Phong Tho border commune harvest taros. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    Farmers in Son Binh village, Phong Tho border commune harvest taros. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • Taro plants provide a decent income for farmers in Lai Chau. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    Taro plants provide a decent income for farmers in Lai Chau. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • Farmers are delighted that this year's taro crop is bountiful and prices are stable. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    Farmers are delighted that this year's taro crop is bountiful and prices are stable. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • Farmers in Phong Tho border commune harvests Taro. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    Farmers in Phong Tho border commune harvests Taro. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • Farmers earn about 50-60 million VND (1,900-2280 USD) for each taro harvest season. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    Farmers earn about 50-60 million VND (1,900-2280 USD) for each taro harvest season. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
In late December, many farmers in Phong Tho border commune (Lai Chau) are harvesting taro. With the current selling price of 15,000 VND (0.57 USD) per kg, each hectare of taro cultivation yields about 50-60 million VND (1,900-2280 USD) each season. Taro is widely grown in Phong Tho, Ta Leng, Binh Lu communes... of Lai Chau province. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh

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