Study on production, income and consumption of green black beans in Quang Tri province

Abstract

The study was conducted to investigate 180 farming households in 03 districts growing green black beans in Quang Tri province to evaluate the production, income and consumption of green black beans in the study area in order to build a basis scientific and practical database to develop this plant more appropriately and effectively. The survey form on production, income and consumption of green black beans was designed by the research team. Then conduct an investigation using secondary and primary data collection methods. The consultation method was used to conduct in-depth interviews with professional staff knowledgeable and experienced in the field of the research. The survey results showed that the area, yield and productivity of green black bean cultivation achieved from low to high and uneven among the households and regions; The pest and disease situation was mild to moderate. The income was average and unstable. The consumption depends mainly on traders and selling prices are unstable. Although green black bean production had some advantages, but there were many difficulties such as an unstable output market, many pests, and price pressure from traders.