EVALUATING STATUS AND POTENTIAL OF ORGANIC PRODUCTION IN THAI BINH PROVINCE

Abstract

The paper gives an evaluation of the organic production potential on 91,633-hectare agricultural land area in Thai Binh province. The evaluation is grounded on Vietnam's standard for organic agriculture, namely TCVN 11041-2:2017. The investigation results show that there are some of organic production models in Thai Binh province, however, most have small and scattered production scales, and have not yet formed large-scale, marketable production areas, consumption market is not stable. The practice of excessive utilization of chemical fertilizers and pesticides remains prevalent in agricultural production. The efficiency of organic production in Thai Binh province does not match the potential land and climate conditions. The analysis and evaluation of soil and water samples have identified potential organic agricultural production areas with the following levels: High potential covers 9,167.20 hectares; average potential covers 27,498.60 hectares; low potential covers 50,414.10 hectares; and non-potential covers 4,583.10 hectares. In addition, technical solutions proposed aiming to manage and improve organic agricultural production in the province. The results of this research are initially the scientific basis for arranging organic agricultural production in accordance with the potential, advantages and natural conditions, as well as the basis for providing sustainable farming solutions, protecting land, and protecting irrigation water sources in Thai Binh province.