Of this, 7,660 hectares are cultivated under VietGAP standards, helping improve product quality, ensure food safety and meet market requirements.

Red pomelo garden of Truong Van Luu in Dong Phu commune.

Pomelos account for the largest VietGAP-certified area, at 3,660 hectares, or 70.38% of the total pomelo-growing area, with estimated output of 32,600 tonnes. Major varieties include Dien, green-skin, Dao Duong, Suu and Hoang pomelos.

Meanwhile, VietGAP-certified orange orchards cover 1,700 hectares, equivalent to 68% of the total orange-growing area, with output estimated at around 19,000 tonnes. Main varieties include long vang, V2, Duong Canh and Thai oranges.

For jujube, the area cultivated under VietGAP standards stands at 1,500 hectares, with estimated output of 18,000 tonnes. Guava orchards cover 800 hectares, producing approximately 6,750 tonnes.

The Department of Agriculture and Environment is stepping up guidance and supervision to ensure orchard owners strictly comply with production procedures, maintain product quality and food safety, and control pesticide residues.

The department is also coordinating with commune and ward People's Committees to review areas planted with oranges, pomelos, apples and guavas, while guiding eligible organisations and individuals through the requirements for obtaining growing-area identification codes.

These efforts aim to gradually standardise fruit-growing areas, support domestic market distribution and prepare products for potential export markets.

Bac Ninh steps up efforts to expand markets for key fruit products

BAC NINH - With annual output reaching hundreds of thousands of tonnes, oranges, pomelos, apples and guavas have become important commercial crops in Bac Ninh. To increase product value and growers’ incomes, the city is revamping its trade promotion efforts by strengthening business links, diversifying sales channels, expanding digital marketing and gradually opening up export markets.

Bac Ninh steps up efforts to expand markets for key fruits

BAC NINH – The Bac Ninh municipal People’s Committee held a conference to connect suppliers of the city’s signature and key fruits with domestic and international markets in 2026.

Bac Ninh harvests more than 540 tonnes of pomelos

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Bac Ninh moves to boost pomelos' entry to more markets

Proper care and technical management have helped orchard growers maintain stable tree growth and consistent fruit quality.

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Bac Ninh scientist helps farmers cultivate valuable medicinal mushrooms

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