A veteran being good at production

After struggling time for the national independence and freedom, coming back to the normal life, many veteran soldiers have continued to promote qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" to overcome all difficulties, better their life, contribute to building prosperous homeland. Veterans Bui Tan Thanh living in An Thanh ward, Thuan An town is an example. 

After 5 years of joining the Southeastern battlefield, in 1977, Mr. Ban was demobilized and returned home with his family. At that time, he faced numerous family economic difficulties. But thanks to determination and bravery of a soldier, he escaped from poverty, enriched his family on the homeland.

Mr. Ban improved almost 3,000m2 of family land to grow rice, ensuring enough food for the family year round. In 1981, he married; then 3 sons came out. Economic condition of the family became more difficult due to the increase of family member number.

After many sleepless nights to think, he asked local Veterans’ Association to introduce him for loans taking at Social Policy Bank. The association agreed, then he borrowed VND10 million to purchase 1 cow for breeding. To have knowledge of cow husbandry, he studied through books, magazines, training classes organized by Farmers’ Association, and learned experiences from successful farmers. He also utilized his land to grow grass to feed cow, reducing costs. Thus, his cows grew fast and gave much milk. 

At the present, he has 10 cows including 7 milking ones. Each cow gives 20kg of milk/day with a price of VND13,500/liter, bring a monthly income of VND17-20 million.

Sharing his experiences, Mr. Ban said: “To develop dairy cows in a sustainable way, my family has invested in ventilated barns and cooling system to prevent hot temperature. I also set up biogas waste treatment system to protect environmental hygiene; use biogas wastewater to irrigate grass to feed cattle”. In recent years, he has implemented the model of growing perionyx excavates to create an extra income of over VND10 million/month. 

Due to his achievements in home-based business, Mr. Ban has won excellent farmer title at provincial level for many years. Besides, he has engaged enthusiastically in social activities. He usually shares his experiences of home-based business development and supports capital for members of Veterans’ Association of An Thanh ward. He has been a pioneer in local emulation movements, supported the poor, given scholarships to poor students…

Reported by Q.Nhien - Translated by Ngoc Huynh