On April 6, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference to announce the decision of Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee approving the project to develop Tan Tay apricots growing villages in association with Long An tourism development until 2030.
Tan Tay apricots growing village was recognized as a craft village in 2020
The apricots growing village in Tan Tay commune was recognized as a craft village in 2020. The village started to grow apricots in 2004 because Mr. Tran Van Thong brought apricot seeds from Ben Tre to plant in Hamlet 4, Tan Tay Commune and achieved high economic efficiency. Up to now, Tan Tay has more than 400 ha with more than 260 households growing apricots.
Apricots grown in Tan Tay have strong roots, beautiful shape, are popular with the market and have a price of 1 - 3 million VND per 4 years old tree. In the village, there are many high value apricot trees, ranging from a few hundred million dong to more than 1 billion dong per tree.
Project on Developing apricots growing craft villages in Tan Tay commune in association with tourism development in Long An province by 2030 in order to improve the value of craft village products and increase income for people
At the end of 2022, the Provincial People's Committee approved the Project to develop apricots growing villages in Tan Tay commune, Thanh Hoa district, Long An province in association with Long An tourism development until 2030. The project aims to develop craft village in association with the National Target Program on New Rural Construction and the One Commune One Product Program; improve the value of craft village products; increase income for the local community; and at the same time bring high added value to eco-tourism combined with agriculture.
Deputy Director of Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism - Nguyen Tan Quoc speaks at the conference
The development of Tan Tay apricots village in association with rural and health care tourism contributes to enriching tourism products in Dong Thap Muoi and at the same time meeting the increasing demand of tourists in the current period. Therefore, the project receives the consensus and support of the people. /.
By Staffs - Translated by Q. Thien