60+ Hectare Organic Farm Meets US, EU, and Japan Standards

They thrive naturally on the farm, controlling pests according to the principle of natural balance. The farm owner teaches hundreds of workers how to distinguish between butterfly cocoons and moth cocoons, preserving the former and the egg sacs of beneficial insects. Only when pest populations become overwhelming are homemade herbal remedies used. Weeds are meticulously removed by hand or hoe. This is Hoa Vien Farm in Hanoi, owned by Truong Kim Hoa. Each year, this massive farm supplies Hanoi and surrounding areas with thousands of tons of fresh fruit and organic vegetables under the Dai Ngan brand, meeting stringent international standards. Her journey into agriculture began in 2004 when this former bank officer purchased a small plot of land. Using profits and savings, she gradually expanded the farm to its current size of over 60 hectares, creating a model ecological farm in Northern Vietnam. Achieving such a diverse ecosystem required years of diligently applying crop rotation and intercropping methods. The farm utilizes vermicompost and clean spring water for irrigation, adhering to strict organic standards. All waste is used as feed for earthworms, whose castings fertilize the crops. The farm prioritizes local plant varieties, avoiding genetically modified crops. Hoa believes in organic farming to promote environmental health and benefit consumers. It is her way to contribute positively to the world.