Within the “Healthy Roots – Green Orchards” event series on safe, sustainable durian and coffee cultivation, VFC and Syngenta continued to organize a durian-focused event in Prong Pak district, Dak Lak province, with the objective of promptly sharing care and effective management solutions at the onset of the rainy season.
Durian growers from the surrounding area attending the event
The event was honored by the presence of Prof. Dr. Tran Van Hau – Senior Lecturer and fruit tree specialist from Can Tho University; Mr. Le Van Thanh – representative of the Dak Lak Sub-Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection; and Mr. Nguyen Truong Hung – Head of Division of the Dak Lak Sub-Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection. Especially noteworthy was the participation of valued customers and more than 350 durian farmers from Prong Pak district and neighboring districts.
Technical staff guiding farmers through the protocol during the field visit
Through this event, VFC, Syngenta, scientists and farmers conducted a field visit and evaluation of grower Tran Quang Ta’s durian demonstration orchard, where the production protocol recommended by the two companies and the Dak Lak Sub-Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection has been applied.
Technical staff explaining the technical protocol to farmers at the demonstration orchardThe demonstration orchard of Mr. Tran Quang Ta at the flowering stageTechnical staff providing further technical guidance to visiting farmers in the model orchard
Evaluation results showed very high effectiveness in controlling stem canker, gummosis and root rot caused by Phytophthora palmivora as well as root-knot nematodes when applying the Ridomil Gold 68WG and Tervigo 020SC solution package. The model was also highly appreciated by scientists and visiting farmers for its effective management of anthracnose and key insect pests using Revus Opti 440SC and Selecron 500EC.
Technical staff presenting the solution package used in the demonstration model
Within the framework of the event, representatives from the Sub-Department, scientists and VFC speakers shared with farmers orientations, practical experience and solutions for pest and disease management, as well as knowledge on the effective and safe use of plant protection products in durian cultivation.
Mr. Le Van Thanh – representative of the Dak Lak Sub-Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection – speaking at the eventProf. Dr. Tran Van Hau – Senior Lecturer and fruit tree specialist from Can Tho University – sharing his experience in durian cultivationMSc. Nguyen Van Kha – Marketing Director of VFC – answering farmers’ questions on durian pests, diseases and control solutions
Below is information on the products used in the demonstration model
✔️ RIDOMIL GOLD 68WG – “Flexible protection”
🎯 A specialist fungicide for diseases caused by Phytophthora spp. such as stem cracking, gummosis and root rot, delivering high efficacy and long-lasting control
🎯 Granule technology, dust-free, dissolves quickly and evenly
🎯 Rapid penetration and strong systemic movement, protecting young shoots and new leaves
✔️ REVUS OPTI 440SC – “Penetrates the leaf – Locks out disease”
🎯 Specifically targets anthracnose
🎯 Rapidly penetrates and adheres firmly to leaf tissue
🎯 Provides fast, long-lasting and comprehensive protection
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