Coffee plantations in Chieng Mai commune, Son La province. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA
Farmers in Chieng Mai commune, Son La province harvest coffee cherries. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA
Coffee-growing areas in Chieng Mai commune, Son La province. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA
Farmers in Muoi Noi commune, Son La province harvest coffee cherries. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA
Son La has the country’s largest Arabica coffee area and output, with more than 30,000 hectares and an average annual yield of 40,000–50,000 tonnes of fresh cherries. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA
Farmers in Chieng Mai commune, Son La province pick coffee cherries. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA
Farmers in Muoi Noi commune, Son La province harvest coffee cherries. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA
Son La farmers enjoy bumper coffee harvest and good prices
Son La now has the largest Arabica coffee growing area in Viet Nam, covering more than 30,000 hectares and producing an average of 40,000–50,000 tonnes of fresh cherries each year. At this time of year, farmers across the hillsides are busy harvesting coffee, with prices starting from 30,000 VND/kg, generating significant income for growers. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA