 1 Project 021-06VIE Training Assessment  Activities – 2007 Date Training Details Type (FFS/TOT/Other) Number trained Measurable outcomes 18 th July Field workshop on assessing watermelon crop establishment and growth issues at ASINCV Vinh City TOT 10 10 ASINCV staff able to identify root disease and watering issues on watermelons 20 th July Presentation watermelon production – ASINCV July 20 th TOT 25 ASINCV staff and Hung Dong commune 15-22 nd July Watermelon Workshop: Dr Rogers conducted workshops in Vinh City (Hung Dong Collective) on how to produce watermelons under GAP principles and to review year 1 watermelon trial results. TOT 33 ASINCV vegetable staff aware of watermelon production issues. 28 th Oct – 4 th Nov Cabbage Workshop: Dr Rogers presented workshop at Quynh Luong between 28 th October and 4 th November 2007 on safe cabbage production techniques and to oversee planting operations. TOT 31 Successful production of cabbage in Quynh Luong and supply to Metro Hanoi 28 th Oct – 4 th Nov Cabbage Workshop: Dr Rogers presented workshop at Vinh City between 28 th October and 4 th November 2007 on safe cabbage production techniques and to oversee planting operations. TOT 24 Successful production of cabbage in Hung Dong and supply to Metro Hanoi October November Cabbage production FFS techniques: seedling production, planting, production, harvesting and handling - Quynh Luong – ASINCV staff FFS 35 Supply of 50 tonnes of high quality, clean cabbage to Metro Hanoi. October November Cabbage production FFS techniques: seedling production, planting, production, harvesting and handling - Hung Dong (Vinh City) – ASINCV staff FFS 21 Supply of 50 tonnes of high quality, clean cabbage to Metro Hanoi. 1 st October Training on cabbage agronomic techniques at ASINCV by Gordon Rogers TOT 15 ASINCV vegetable staff updated on cabbage agronomy techniques December Field training in postharvest handling and monitoring techniques at QL and HD (Vinh City) – Dr Jobling and ASINCV staff TOT 32 Supply of quality cabbage to Hanoi and local market.  2 5 th December Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and post harvest workshops were run at Quynh Luong. Dr Jobling. TOT 33 Farmers using Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a GAP principle, thus crops in excellent condition. Farmers have kept written records in booklets specially prepared as the first step to developing and on farm QA system 6 th December Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and post harvest workshops were run at Vinh. Dr Jobling. TOT 25 Farmers using Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a GAP principle, thus crops in excellent condition. Farmers have kept written records in booklets specially prepared as the first step to developing and on farm QA system 3-5 th December Vietnamese (5) and Australian (1) collaborators attended GAP training workshop in Hanoi 3 - 5 th December 2007 for tomato and cucumber production. TOT 6 Many principles discussed at this meeting were also relevant to cabbage and watermelon and will be included in the GAP manuals produced for this project. 12 th – 18 th August Two Vietnamese scientists from ASINCV visited Australia. The scientists visited Australian growers and markets. They also worked with the Australian partners to develop aspects of the GAP manual and particularly the quality assurance aspects based on the NSW Department of Primary Industries FreshCare ® program. Overseas Training 2 Principles incorporated into VietGAP best practice guide  3 Activities – 2008 Date Training Details Type (FFS/TOT/Other) Number trained Measurable outcomes 14 th -22 nd January Marketing training by John Baker presented at Quynh Luong, Vinh city and in store promotion at Metro Thang Long. John Baker made presentations to Metro staff on handling and promotion on 21 st January 2008. TOT 65 Stickers for the cabbages have been printed to highlight that they have been produced in a “clean” way. Marketing plan developed and submitted with milestone 4. 16 th January A training workshop was held at ASINCV on 16th January 2008 on harvesting, postharvest handling and marketing at ASINCV in Vinh City. TOT 15 13–21 st January Dr Jobling explained and demonstrated how to correctly harvest and select first quality cabbages at Quynh Luong TOT 33 Quality cabbage supplied to Hanoi 13–21 st January Dr Jobling explained and demonstrated how to correctly harvest and select first quality cabbages at Hung Dong, Vinh City. TOT 21 Quality cabbage supplied to Hanoi 22 nd January Follow up workshops on GAP-compliant cabbage: harvesting, postharvest, marketing and transport were conducted at Vinh TOT 21 Supply of 50 tonnes of high quality cabbage to Metro Hanoi and also supplied local market in Vinh 23 rd January Follow up workshops on GAP-compliant cabbage: harvesting, postharvest, marketing and transport were conducted at Quynh Luong TOT 33 Supply of 50 tonnes of high quality cabbage to Metro Hanoi and also supplied local market in Vinh 2 nd – 4 th April Dr Rogers present a paper on the project to the Fresh Produce Vietnam conference in Ho Chi Minh City (2008) . In addition, Dr Chuong and Mr Cuong were invited to attend the conference. TOT 3 Presentation submitted to CARD 5 th June Marketing presentation to Mr Thai and other fresh produce staff at Metro Thang Long. Hanoi. TOT 10 Marketing plan submitted to CARD 3 rd June John Baker Developed marketing plans for watermelons with farmers and Metro, Hanoi and presented at Quynh Luong. TOT 33 Marketing plan submitted to CARD 3 rd June John Baker Developed marketing plans for watermelons with farmers and Metro, Hanoi and presented at Dien TOT 40 Marketing plan submitted to CARD  4 Phuong 4 th June John Baker Developed marketing plans for watermelons with farmers and Metro, Hanoi and presented at Hung Dong, Vinh City TOT 24 Marketing plan submitted to CARD 3 rd June Each marketing workshop was followed by in-field training by Mike Titley in the watermelon crops being grown at Quynh Luong. TOT 33 Report submitted with milestone 8 3 rd June Each marketing workshop was followed by in-field training by Mike Titley in the watermelon crops being grown at Dien Phuong. TOT 40 Report submitted with milestone 8 4 th June Each marketing workshop was followed by in-field training by Mike Titley in the watermelon crops being grown at Hung Dong, Vinh City. TOT 24 Report submitted with milestone 8 4 th June Workshop was help by Mike Titley on IPM and watermelon crop management. ASINCV and MARD staff attended. TOT 15 June - July FFS on watermelon production and marketing one at the Agricultural Science Institute of Northern Central Vietnam (ASINCV) at Vinh FFS 24 Report submitted with milestone 8 June - July FFS on watermelon production and marketing one at Quynh Luong and included five women farmers FFS 33 Report submitted with milestone 8 June - July FFS on watermelon production and marketing one at Dien Phuong Commune FFS 38 Report submitted with milestone 8 September October Farmer Field Schools were conducted weekly by ASINCV staff to cover all stages of cabbage production from the production of bare-rooted seedlings, soil preparation, fertilizer application, planting, irrigation, pest and disease control (IPM), harvesting, record keeping, postharvest handling, and marketing. Quynh Luong FFS 32 Successful supply of cabbage crop to Metro Hanoi and local markets September October Farmer Field Schools were conducted weekly by ASINCV staff to cover all stages of cabbage production from the production of bare-rooted seedlings, soil preparation, fertilizer application, planting, irrigation, pest and disease control (IPM), harvesting, record keeping, postharvest handling, and marketing. Hung Dong, Vinh City FFS 29 Successful supply of cabbage crop to Metro Hanoi and local markets  5 September October Farmer Field Schools were conducted weekly by ASINCV staff to cover all stages of cabbage production from the production of bare-rooted seedlings, soil preparation, fertilizer application, planting, irrigation, pest and disease control (IPM), harvesting, record keeping, postharvest handling, and marketing. Dien Phuong commune FFS 36 Successful supply of cabbage crop to Metro Hanoi and local markets 22 nd Sept – 3 rd Oct Cabbage Workshop: Dr Rogers visited between 22 nd September and 3 rd October 2008 and presented workshops at Vinh City and Quynh Luong Commune on safe cabbage production, and reviewed plans for the coming season. He also visited Metro Hanoi to review supply requirements. Cabbage variety demonstration trials which were set up at Quynh Luong and Hung Dong and used as by farmers to assist in variety selection. TOT 33+21 High quality cabbage supplied to Hanoi and local markets 10 th – 17 th December John Baker and Gordon Rogers visited 10 th – 17 th December 2008 to conduct workshops on harvesting, supply and marketing and planning of crop supply schedules to fine-tune supply for the coming season. Current plantings and supply schedules were reviewed for cabbage, watermelon, carrots, tomatoes and Chinese cabbage TOT 51 Supply models developed. Expansion of the number from crops being supplied to Metro from Quynh Luong from 2 to 5 to include carrots, tomatoes and Chinese cabbage. February Three scholars from ASINCV Mr. Canh, Ms. Quyen and Mr. Thang visited Australia in February 2008. They visited farms, retailers and marketers in Australia and attended the Australian Melon Conference in Ipswich, Queensland during their visit. Overseas Training 3  6 Activities – 2009 Date Training Details Type (FFS/TOT/Other) Number trained Measurable outcomes 7 th March Review supply of cabbage and other crops to Metro Hanoi and to local markets. Assess cause and solution to bacterial soft rot problems with cabbage crops and follow up with training activities at ASINCV. Develop a new crop supply plan from Nghe An to Metro. John Baker, Jenny Jobling, Gordon Rogers TOT 25 Cabbage supplied to Metro Hanoi and local markets from March to April 2009. See report attached to milestone 10. 9 th March A training course on GAP for vegetables was conducted by John Baker and Gordon Rogers at ASINCV in Vinh during March 2009. The course focussed harvesting and transport of watermelons for the coming summer 2009 season. TOT 25 New cropping plan developed for 2009 April-May FFS run at Quynh Luong commune. The topics of the courses were aspects of safe vegetable production for watermelon. The topics were focussed on agronomic best practice and harvesting for watermelon production and were conducted by ASINCV staff. FFS 30 High quality crops including watermelon, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots and tomatoes now being supplied to Hanoi and local markets April-May FFS run at Hung Dong communes. The topics of the courses were aspects of safe vegetable production for watermelon. The topics were focussed on agronomic best practice and harvesting for watermelon production and were conducted by ASINCV staff. FFS 22 High quality crops including watermelon, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots and tomatoes now being supplied to Hanoi and local markets 14 th May A training course on IPM for vegetables was conducted by Tim Kimpton at ASINCV in May 2009 focussing developing and implementing IPM and IDM (Integrated Disease Management) for both watermelon and cabbage production. This was attended by ASINCV staff, Quynh Luong and Hung Dong commune staff. TOT 45 New disease control program developed and submitted to CARD. Report submitted with milestone 9 July- August FFS run at Quynh Luong commune. The topics of the courses were aspects of safe vegetable production for watermelon. The topics were focussed on agronomic best FFS 31 High quality crops including watermelon, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots and tomatoes now being supplied to Hanoi and local markets  7 practice and harvesting for cabbage production and were conducted by ASINCV staff. July- August FFS run at Hung Dong commune. The topics of the courses were aspects of safe vegetable production for watermelon. The topics were focussed on agronomic best practice and harvesting for cabbage production and were conducted by ASINCV staff. FFS 23 High quality crops including watermelon, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots and tomatoes now being supplied to Hanoi and local markets September FFS run at Quỳnh Lương commune. The training focussed on the production of cabbage. Topics included the planning of vegetable supply to the market (scheduling), a review of agronomic best practice and harvesting techniques. The training was conducted by ASINCV staff. FFS 30 FFS was run by ASINCV staff using the VietGAP manuals as a guide to material covered. Mr Giap led the fieldwork and agronomy, crop planning and harvesting. Mr Hai presented material on agronomy. September FFS run at Hưng Đông commune. The training focussed on the production of cabbage. Topics included the planning of vegetable supply to the market (scheduling), a review of agronomic best practice and harvesting techniques. The training was conducted by ASINCV staff. FFS 21 FFS was run by ASINCV staff using the VietGAP manuals as a guide to material covered. Mr Giap led the fieldwork and agronomy, crop planning and harvesting. Mr Hai presented material on agronomy. 18 th November GAP launch at VAS office in Hanoi TOT 50 VietGAP manuals launched and associated technical presentations. 19 th November GAP Launch and training at Quynh Luong commune, Quynh Luu TOT 45 VietGAP manuals launched and training given on their use 20 th November GAP Launch and training at Vinh City. ASINCV staff, QL representatives and HD farmers and staff. TOT 61 VietGAP manuals launched and training given on their use. Quynh Luong commune leader (Mr Sao) said farmers now financially better off (sales and higher prices) and healthier because they are not handling toxic chemical. Vietnam Project Report Marketing Report March 2009 Cabbage 1. Harvest was delayed because of flooding, so supply did not start until after Tet, when prices are traditionally lower 2. Initial deliveries were: o 5 February - 5,255 kg at 3,500 Dong/kg o 12 February – 4,822 kg Price not known o 23 February – 3,449 kg at 2,500 Dong/kg 3. For the three subsequent harvests the price was very low (1,000 Dong/kg), so farmers either sold to local collectors or ploughed in the crops 4. Thai said the quality was not good, because the heads were soft 5. Production data is being recorded for the project and good information was shown by Mr. Cuong. The data will be supplied in English to the project leader. 6. Cabbage still scheduled to be harvested (and Cuong undertook to confirm the schedule, plus whether the timing is earlier than scheduled, and if the 27 April entry is correct ) is as follows, with significant volume in late March/early April: Harvest Date Source Volume (tonnes) 15 March Quynh Luong (QL) 3.7 20 March QL 2.5 25 March QL 3.5 29 March Hung Dung (HD) 3.5 30 March QL 3.8 4 April HD 1.8 5 April QL 4.0 27 April HD 1.5 Note: 13.1 tonnes forecast between 29 March and 5 April 7. When presented with the data, Thai undertook to recommence supply, with a small order to be placed next week. This was an excellent outcome from the meeting. Prices should increase in April, when local (Hanoi) production normally ends 8. ACTION: o Cuong to confirm cabbage volumes and timing, plus check if 27 April harvest is correct o Cuong to translate the production data into English and forward to Gordon Watermelon 1. Production is forecast to commence in early April and continue to July, totalling around 100 tonnes, with supply from three communes, as follows: Harvest Date Source Volume 5 April Dien Phong (DP) new 6 10 April DP 6 18 April DP 9 25 April DP 9 7 May Quynh Luong (QL) 5 14 May QL 5 18 May QL 5 25 May QL 5 1 June QL 5 8 June QL 5 15 June QL 5 June - July New site south 1 hectare: 30 tonnes 2. Farmers were very happy with the results and prices from last season (and are still happy) 3. The estimated production schedule (volume and timing) was presented to Thai, who said he can take all the production, for sale through the three Metro stores in the north 4. The opening price offered by Thai was 7,000 Dong/kg, which is up significantly on last year’s good prices, so the farmers should be even happier. Poor quality from the Mekong Delta is a helpful factor 5. Poster and fruit labels were requested by Metro to be used again, to help promote the sales of the watermelons In-store sampling of the melons will also be undertaken by Metro 6. ACTION: • Cuong to provide contact details to Thai for new supply communes at Dien Phong and south of Vinh, who are both growing watermelons for the first time • Cuong to order more watermelon stickers for the fruit • John to arrange for three new watermelon posters and send to Thai Tomatoes 1. Quality was good but prices were too low for farmers 2. Thai said best prices are normally in summer – April to October, when the main supply is from China Chinese Cabbage 1. Farmers planted the wrong variety (even though Cuong offered to supply them with the correct seed) , so metro did not accept the product 2. Thais said there is good potential if the correct variety is grown (like that in Dalat and Australia) – long and bulky Carrots 1. Returns were too low for the farmers. It is not clear why. The wrong variety may have been the problem again, as Metro want big blocky carrots 2. There is also a need to look at when prices are highest (this information was not obtained from Thai at the time), then check if it is feasible to grow to supply at this time of year 3. ACTION: John to check with Thai when carrot prices are best Continuity on Project Completion 1. Both the farmers and Metro are keen for the relationship to continue after the project finishes at the end of the year 2. A suggestion strongly supported by both Cuong and Thai was to hold “transition” workshops for each of the participating farmer groups, covering production, scheduling and recording, coordinating communication and supply with Metro etc. Suggested timing was late September/October, prior to the next main round of plantings. Thai offered to participate in the workshops. The workshop for Hung Dung commune could be held at the Institute, so staff would also benefits by learning new skills 3. The on-going role of the Institute in coordination, quality supervision, residue testing etc, needs to be determined, as these are all important components for the future success for the farmers 4. Thai was also keen to work with the farmers in the potential new production high altitude area near the Lao border, if the ACIAR project proposal is approved. This could add to both timing of supply and diversity of crops. John Baker March 2009 [...]...Recommendations for vegetables 12 months between fruit and vegetable programs Metro Cash and Carry and Quynh Luong commune    Background    The Quynh Luong commune has been participating in the project CARD VIE 06‐021 since its  inception in 2006 and until now, have a social season production of cabbage, providing 28  tons a month between May and 2007, and about 50 tons of watermelons between six  months ‐ July 2008.  ... Include 0.5 tonne of tomato and 1.0   tonne of Chinese cabbage per each  transport time when possible                                                  To encourage agricultural expansion   (Vinh City)         Fungicide Activity Key Diseases Suitable Foliar Fungicides for Watermelon Crops NB: "Suitable" fungicides are very LIKELY to be both effective and safe to the crop but not necessarily evaluated or confirmed... ingredient or crop and can be found at: http://www.apvma.gov.au/permits/permits.shtml Dry Season Program 1 As powdery and downy mildew tend to favour different conditions, product selection is likely to differ between extreme WET and DRY seasons 2 However, extreme susceptibility to both diseases in cucurbit crops means that both may occur in the same crop, particularly during transitional weather periods... tons a month between May and 2007, and about 50 tons of watermelons between six  months ‐ July 2008.     Key features of the arrangement is the depth supported available to participants and mutual interest in establishing effective relationships between long‐term Metro Cash and Carry, and grower organizations as Quynh Luong commune. The idea to build the  relationship mutually beneficial to provide a new initiative for both Metro and farmers, but  it is the basis of the effectiveness of fresh produce supply systems throughout the ... 85-110 20 Disclaimer: Above use rates are a guide only to typical application rates used globally Be sure to check the active ingredient loading in the product selected as these often vary between formulations Guide use rates may not accurately reflect most appropriate use rates or spray intervals for local conditions These products may NOT be registered for legal use in these crops Always refer to local... sign of disease and a repeat application made 14 days later Wet Season Low Cost Program Timing Week 0 Product Active Ingredient(s) Activity against Week 4 Daconil 500 SC chlorothalonil Downy mildew, Alternaria, GSB Week 5 Kocide Blue Xtra Cu hydroxide Downy mildew Agri-Fos 400 phosphonic acid Downy mildew Score difenoconazole Alternaria, GSB, Powdery mildew Daconil 500 SC chlorothalonil Downy mildew,... linkages with farmers groups such as Quynh Luong commune.     Recommendations for crops to provide 12 months from Quynh Luong Commune  Yield  Start and end the Start of  comments  Crop harvest Planting    Cabbage  Mid Dec – end Apr  Early Oct  50    Chinese  Mid Dec – end Apr  Early Oct      Cabbage  Tomatoes  Start Dec – end July  Mid Sep        Watermelon Start May – mid Aug  Mid Mar  50+    Susu ... resistance classification to the global one This may cause some confusion while labels transit from the old to the new system The global classification system does not provide crop specific recommendations However it may be useful an can be found at: http://www.frac.info/frac/index.htm Alternative Fungicides Product Daconil (Bravo) Amistar Top Ridomil Gold Mz Alternative Products Delan, Polyram, Dithane... Suggested Fungicide x Variety Trial At the time this document was prepared (15 May 2009), a definitive diagnosis of the key disease(s) causing the most serious damage (premature defoliation) had not been made At this point, visual examination of symptoms and examining the records of what fungicides and what varieties had been used, suggests the most likely causal pathogens to be: Alternaria or downy... dependent on timing ? **** A new and very active fungicide on a very broad range of pathogens Product labels for ALL fungicides registered for use in Australia can be found at: http://www.pestgenie.com.au/ Products may be searched for by active ingredient or product name Crop (situation) is also searchable Important note: Many products will be highly effective against diseases in crops NOT on Australian . 10 10 ASINCV staff able to identify root disease and watering issues on watermelons 20 th July Presentation watermelon production – ASINCV July 20 th TOT 25 ASINCV staff and Hung Dong commune. Date Training Details Type (FFS/TOT/Other) Number trained Measurable outcomes 18 th July Field workshop on assessing watermelon crop establishment and growth issues at ASINCV Vinh City. 15-22 nd July Watermelon Workshop: Dr Rogers conducted workshops in Vinh City (Hung Dong Collective) on how to produce watermelons under GAP principles and to review year 1 watermelon trial results.