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An orchard that stopped pesticides 40 days before harvest: what did Japanese buyers go to see?
In the lychee-growing area of Thanh Ha in Haiphong, northern Vietnam, producers have agreed to stop all chemical pesticides 40 days before harvest, the local agriculture-specialist paper Nong nghiep va Moi truong reported in a piece dated September 24, 2026. The first part of the same series (dated September 23) said that from 300 trees, about one tonne... -
Bac Giang lychee harvest begins May 25—exports strengthened with 117 GlobalGAP-certified orchards
Bac Giang province in northern Vietnam began the early harvest of its 2026 lychee crop on May 25. Although poor weather cut output to about 95,000 tonnes, a certification framework of 204 ha under GlobalGAP and 16,000 ha under VietGAP strengthens high-quality exports to Japan and the EU. -
Lychee
Overview: Vietnam's lychee is a specialty of the northern region, with an annual output of about 300,000 tonnes. The 'Vai thieu' variety, characterized by a sweet and rich aroma, is the mainstay, and Vietnam boasts the world's second-largest output after China. Because the harvest period is short, both fresh shipping and processed products... -
Bac Giang Province
Vietnamese name Bac Giang Area 3,848 km² Population about 1.9 million Provincial capital / central city Bac Giang City Climate subtropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 23°C. Hot and humid in summer. Access from HCMC about 1.5 hours by car from Hanoi (about 50 km) Overview Bac Giang Province is Vietnam's largest lychee producing area and... -
Hai Phong City
Vietnamese name Hai Phong Area 1,561 km² Population about 2.1 million Provincial capital / central city Hai Phong City (centrally governed city) Climate subtropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 23–24°C. Prone to the effects of typhoons. Main port / logistics hub Hai Phong Port (the Dinh Vu–Lach Huyen deep-water port)... -
A thorough explanation of the supply-chain structure of Vietnamese agriculture
A thorough explanation of Vietnam's agricultural supply chain, from the growing area to the export port. We explain in detail the middleman problem, the latest trends in digitalization, and the distribution structure Japanese food importers should know. -
Vietnam's lychee exports: the Bac Giang province brand and its bid for Japan
A detailed explanation of lychee from Bac Giang province, Vietnam, covering production volume, harvest timing, the background to the successful first export to Japan, and freshness-preserving technology. We deliver the latest trends useful to food importers and agricultural professionals.
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