Photo essay. A look at hoat-dong-hiep-hoi highlights from the past month across Lào Cai's key growing areas.

In the cinnamon and star-anise fields

Harvest started 10 days earlier than usual.
Growers are pleased with the quality of the bark this season.

Farmers harvesting cinnamon in the highlands

The working group visited five model cooperatives on the ground.

Working group meeting with a cooperative

By the end of the day, value-added products were on display at the Association's showroom.

Value-added cinnamon and star-anise products

Notes from the field

“This is a strong year for Lào Cai cinnamon and star anise. Members should be proactive in seizing the moment.”

Summary

  • Both volume and quality are up
  • Cooperative linkages have strengthened
  1. Keep investing in deep processing
  2. Step up product promotion

The full photo set is available in the photo gallery.