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Macadamia trees (Macadamia full name) is a relatively new crop varieties in the world as well as in Vietnam, however, in recent years, with the superior nutritional value, macadamia nuts rapid rise to the top position in the nuts and was dubbed "the queen of nuts."
Results macadamia (macadamia). (Source: tintucnongnghiep.com)
In the developed world, demand for macadamia high and always increasing in status are not enough of, according to some experts, macadamia production around the world to meet the needs of about 25% bridge. The growth rate of the market average of 15% / year.
So, the next time Vietnam will aim to replicate the development macadamia plantations, focusing on the North West Highlands and contribute to increased income for farmers here.
That is the opinions of former Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Cong Tan at the seminar "Development macadamia trees for the purpose of enriching farmers and Northwest Highlands" by the Institute for Research and Development Agricultural and Forestry Technology List West Corporation and Trade, investment and development of international technology (IDT) jointly held today (8/7), in Hanoi.
"Since 2002, the macadamia tree was brought to Vietnam for testing, so far, has been able to claim that Vietnam is full of elements and fully capable to grow into a tree industry new world with tremendous potential, "said Nguyen Cong Tan assessment.
According to Mr Tan, two climates West Highlands of Vietnam is very suitable for the development of macadamia trees can therefore be considered as endemic conditions of Vietnam in the cultivation of this crop. With current practice, a macadamia tree for up to 70 kg possible results and the current price of about 15 USD / kg, Vietnam's only 10 years to develop 100,000 ha and can be achieved turnover of approximately U.S. $ 2 billion / year.
The fact also shows that investment in macadamia trees in Vietnam is much lower compared to some countries like Australia, USA, South Africa ... Thus, macadamia completely can bring more value to the farm people and Vietnam could become the powerhouse of macadamia.
Currently, there have been a number of successful businesses in the cultivation of plants such as successful business Vinamaca pretty solid first step in the field of plant breeding and agricultural development in the Central Highlands; IDT Corporation is also ongoing project macadamia trees on an area of 4,000 hectares in Dien Bien and IDT has also brought products to market with the first shift processing with high-end brands Delix.
In particular, recent bank Postbank announced LienViet 10.000 billion scheme invests in macadamia and is currently in the process of research to implementation.
Mr. Nguyen Tri Ngoc, director of the Institute for Research and Development of Agricultural and Forestry Technology City West stressed that Vietnam is full of elements and fully capable to grow macadamia trees into a new industry with great potential.
"However, to develop sustainable macadamia trees need teamwork on the part of both government and business, as well as scientists create high value, enriching farmers in Vietnam in general and farmers Northwest region and the Central Highlands in particular, "said Nguyen Tri Ngoc share. /.
Macadamia trees are particularly concerned Government, Article 12 of Decree 210/2013/ND-CP on policies to encourage enterprises to invest in agriculture and rural development has officially rules effective from 02.10.2014 that: "The macadamia tree planting project size from 50 hectares to the state budget supports 15 million / ha for the construction field, seedlings. Support construction of macadamia production scale plant 500,000 seedlings / year or more, the maximum support of 70% of investment costs / base ... "
