As part of the 2nd Asia Durian Conference, more than 100 delegates visited and conducted field inspections of durian plantations at Cu Bao Farm Branch operated by Dak Lak Rubber JSC (Dakruco).

Chinese businesses learning about Dakruco's durian products.

The delegation included numerous Chinese companies alongside international partners engaged in durian production, trading combined with export. During the visit, participants gained first-hand insights into Dakruco's cultivation practices, plantation management capacity, and its long-term strategy for modern agricultural development, opening up opportunities for commercial partnerships, stronger market connectivity as well as expanded exports of Vietnamese durian.

Dakruco General Director, Mr. Nguyen Minh said the company remains committed to building a multi-value agricultural ecosystem founded on high technology, digital transformation coupled with sustainable development as core pillars of its long-term strategy.

To realise this vision, Dakruco has invested more than 120 billion VND in a high-tech agricultural project at Cu Bao Farm, spanning nearly 166 hectares. The plantation has been scientifically planned, with Monthong established as the flagship durian variety.

Cultivation follows VietGAP standards, supported by an integrated quality management system, product traceability, alongside automated irrigation and fertigation technology designed to enhance productivity, improve fruit quality while promoting sustainable farming.

So far, 74 hectares have entered commercial production and been granted official planting area codes, fully meeting traceability requirements for both domestic consumption coupled with export markets.

Dakruco's durian plantations strictly comply with rigorous cultivation protocols and internationally recognised standards, including VietGAP, export requirements issued by China's General Administration of Customs (GACC), along with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

The company also operates a specialised subsidiary responsible for product testing, procurement and agricultural exports, ensuring a closed-loop supply chain that meets stringent requirements for food safety, quality as well as traceability.

According to preliminary feedback, international companies together with buyers expressed a highly positive impression of Dakruco's durian plantations, recognising their strong potential for long-term commercial cooperation.

Translated by HAI LOAN