Mekong Delta women develop sustainable solar-powered production

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The farm now harvests up to three tonnes of black termite mushrooms from 1,000 spawn bags as against the usual 1.5–2 tonnes. VNA Photo: Thanh Liêm
The farm utilises agricultural by-products such as straw, corn bran and rice bran as a substrate for mushroom cultivation. VNA Photo: Thanh Liêm
Solar panels installed above the mushroom beds help maintain ideal growing conditions by regulating temperatures even when temperatures reach 35 degrees Celsius. VNA Photo: Thanh Liêm
Solar panels installed above the mushroom beds help maintain ideal growing conditions by regulating temperatures even when temperatures reach 35 degrees Celsius. VNA Photo: Thanh Liêm
Nuong is among many women in the Mekong Delta who are applying a solar-powered production model to reduce costs and protect the environment. VNA Photo: Thanh Liêm
Mekong Delta women develop sustainable solar-powered production
Nuong Farm in An Giang Province uses solar energy to cultivate mushrooms using a circular agricultural model, practices that promote sustainable and efficient farming. Established in 2020 by Chau Thi Nuong, director of the Ta Đanh Agricultural Co-operative, the three-hectare farm in Tinh Bien Town grows various types of mushrooms like oyster, straw, black termite, lingzhi, and cordyceps. VNA Photo: Thanh Liêm