Wild Banana bring the better environment and income generation.

Mr Lo Van Kham, 49 years old; Ms. Kha Thi Vinh, 47 years old. Their family has 4 members. The main source of income from livestock and farming

Our family is truly grateful for the project’s support in providing banana seedlings along with training on planting and care techniques. Bananas are easy to grow, resistant to most pests and diseases, and every part of the plant can be used – nothing goes to waste.

Banana leaves are purchased by traders, with each harvest yielding around 100 kilograms – and the output will continue to increase as each banana clump produces more offshoots year after year, and with three harvests a year, they bring in several million dong in extra income for the family. The trunk and sheath are also put to use: chopped up and mixed with bran, they become nutritious feed for chickens and pigs. This not only keeps the livestock healthier and the meat tastier but also reduces the need for industrial feed, helping us save several million dong each year.

Mr Lo Van Kham and his wife is Ms. Kha Thi Vinh
In the past, our livestock depended entirely on costly commercial feed, leaving us with little control. Now, bananas provide a valuable supplement. Chickens fed on bananas produce fragrant, flavorful meat that is much preferred by local consumers.

With additional income from bananas and stronger links between crop cultivation and livestock raising, our family feels more secure in life. A stable income means fewer worries about our children’s schooling, and we have greater motivation to stay committed to agriculture as a sustainable livelihood. Moreover, we know that banana trees also have the ability to retain water in the dry season, prevent flash floods, landslides in the rainy season. Banana trees have great value for livelihoods and the environment.