To realize this vision, the province plans to plant approximately 12,000 new hectares over the next five years, averaging 2,400 hectares annually. However, under Resolution No.04-NQ/TU, the province is pushing for a major breakthrough right out of the gate in 2026, striving to plant 5,000 new hectares to bring the total provincial area to over 13,000 hectares.

Lê Xuân Cảnh, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, noted that the department has advised the Provincial People’s Committee to direct localities to urgently review land funds and encourage residents to register for new planting. The department is also focusing on securing high-quality seeds to ensure planting aligns with the 2026 seasonal window. For localities that are not yet self-sufficient in seedlings, the department is coordinating a timely supply plan to meet the demand. Many communes have already established their own nurseries, and several have registered planting areas that exceed their initial assignments, fueling optimism that 100% of the 2026 plan will be achieved.

Mường Mùn commune currently manages over 500 hectares of coffee, but its ambitions for the 2025-2030 term are far greater. While their long-term goal is 1,500 hectares by 2030, the commune is attempting a stunning maneuver in 2026 by planning to plant 1,200 new hectares in a single year. If successful, this would bring their total to 1,700 hectares, effectively surpassing their entire five-year target within the first twelve months of the term.

Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, Chairman of the Mường Mùn commune People’s Committee, explained that specialized task forces have been sent to every village to mobilize residents. To support this massive expansion, the commune has established seven nurseries across seven villages, where seedlings are currently thriving. The local timeline is set: March is dedicated to a community-wide hole-digging campaign, followed by a synchronized planting launch in May to coincide with the arrival of the rainy season. This methodical approach is designed to ensure that the commune doesn’t just meet its goals but shatters them early.

The momentum is visible at the household level, such as in Hỏm Hốc village, which has registered the largest conversion area in the commune. Resident Lò Văn Giót, who already transitioned 2 hectares to coffee in 2025, has registered an additional 6 hectares for 2026. He and his neighbors are currently focused on tending to their local nurseries, waiting for the May rains to ensure the highest possible survival rate for their new plants. Meanwhile, Chiềng Sinh commune, another agricultural focal point, is aiming for 800 new hectares this year. Chairman Đỗ Văn Sơn emphasized that by combining political resolutions with practical emulation movements, the commune is creating a powerful internal drive to succeed in its restructuring goals.

In Na Son commune, the target is to add 150-160 new hectares, bringing their total near 250 hectares. Nguyễn Thanh Lâm, Vice Chairman of the Na Son commune People’s Committee, stated that while the residents are ready and land has been prepared, the commune is coordinating with the Department of Agriculture to secure enough high-quality seedlings.

This decisive and synchronized involvement of both local authorities and the community is building a foundation for Điện Biên to establish a prestigious Arabica coffee brand. The ultimate objective is for the province to rise and become the second-largest Arabica coffee producer in Vietnam by the end of this legislative term.