At Bồ Hóng hamlet in Mường Thanh ward, Cara Farm is a standout example of green agriculture that has gained wide recognition. Covering 4.5 hectares, the farm cultivates more than 2,000 trees of green-peel pomelo, Ruby pomelo, and red-flesh orange.

At present, Cara Farm applies organic farming techniques and a method known as “integrated fertilization combined with loosening the cultivation layer for perennial dry-land crops.” Nguyễn Thị Lan Hương, Director of Cara Farm Vietnam Co., Ltd., explained: “This solution involves digging pits, exposing soil to air and sunlight, mixing in microbial organic fertilizers, and creating favorable conditions for microorganisms and earthworms to thrive, thereby nurturing the soil sustainably.” Thanks to this method, the plants grow more robustly while reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers. The orchards now produce consistent harvests, and the farm’s clean, safe products have won the trust of consumers.

The success of Cara Farm is measured not only in the harvests of sweet fruit but also in the way it demonstrates the effectiveness of green agriculture in enhancing product value and building local brands. Linking production with environmental responsibility turns agriculture into a green economic sector that generates sustainable profits.

Another fruitful direction in green agriculture has been bringing the Kim Hoàng Hậu melon variety into open-field cultivation. In Thanh Yên commune, the project “Application of Scientific and Technological Advances to Build a Model of High-Tech Melon Cultivation” launched by the Center for Science and Innovation (under the Department of Science and Technology) has trialed 1,200 Kim Hoàng Hậu melon plants on 500 square meters of farmland following VietGap standards.

Previously grown only in greenhouses, this melon is now successfully cultivated outdoors, lowering production costs and making the model more suitable for rural, mountainous conditions. Although more exposed to weather, by selecting appropriate varieties and planting times, the project has limited pest damage and significantly reduced pesticide use. This is an important step toward diversifying crops and expanding clean farming models. According to Phạm Hữu Hoàn, an officer at the Center for Science and Innovation: “With the positive results of this model, the Center encourages farmers to apply similar methods, changing cultivation habits and applying more science to production.”

Also in Mường Thanh ward, the Thảo Nguyên High-Quality Agricultural Cooperative has introduced trial cultivation of milk grapes on more than 2,000 square meters. The cooperative uses greenhouse production with drip irrigation, organic fertilizers, and pest control based on VietGap standards.

Beyond producing high-quality fruits, the vineyard has become a tourist attraction, drawing visitors for hands-on experiences. This represents a model of green agriculture combined with eco-tourism, creating dual sources of income for local farmers. Lương Đức Sơn, Chairman of the Cooperative’s Board of Directors, remarked: “This model not only provides clean products but also raises economic value by integrating tourism and farm experiences.”

In the Điện Biên Basin, rice straw used to be burned after harvest, polluting the air. Recently, the “smart rice-farming model to reduce greenhouse gas emissions” has been implemented on 86 hectares in communes such as Thanh Yên, Thanh An, and Mường Thanh ward, with collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and Environment and biotechnology enterprises.

The model focuses on reducing chemical fertilizers and pesticides while treating rice straw with biological products and mechanizing fieldwork. This method not only boosts rice yield and quality but also cuts emissions and protects the environment sustainably.

According to Mai Văn Nam, Director of the provincial Center for Agricultural Extension and Crop-Livestock Breeding: “Treating rice straw is a key solution that both reduces greenhouse gases and creates an organic resource for production.”

Whether through improving cultivation layers for fruit trees, planting Kim Hoàng Hậu melons outdoors, cultivating milk grapes in greenhouses, or adopting smart low-emission rice farming, all of these efforts are gradually forming a comprehensive system of green solutions that span production, harvest, processing, and distribution.

In Điện Biên, applying green solutions in agriculture is no longer just a trend but an inevitable requirement. Each model, regardless of scale, reflects a shift in production mindset, contributing to the formation of a modern, environmentally friendly agriculture. Most importantly, in the future, authorities must expand the scale, strengthen linkages, replicate successful models, and raise farmers’ awareness so that green solutions are no longer the choice of a few, but the shared direction of Điện Biên agriculture as a whole.