AsemconnectVietnam - On Friday, domestic pepper prices in Vietnam's Central Highlands rose by 500 VND to VND67,000 – 69,500 per kg compared to Yesterday, according to Kinhtedothi,vn.

In Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, the maximum price for pepper increased to VND69,500 per kg, while in Gia Lai province, the lowest price to VND67,000 per kg. Farmers in Binh Phuoc sold pepper for VND69,000 per kilogram, Dong Nai province for VND67,000 per kilogram and in Dak Lak and Dak Nong provinces for VND67,000 per kilogram.
Today's pepper price continued to increase by 1,000 VND in the Central Highlands provinces, and by 500 VND/kg in the Southeast compared to the same time yesterday. This is the 4th consecutive day of increase before the extended holiday.
The Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) forecasts that Vietnam's pepper exports will be more active in the second quarter of 2023 thanks to high demand from China, Papua New Guinea, ASEAN, and Turkey... offset the still quiet import demand of the US and EU markets.
In the days close to the holiday of April 30 - May 1 of this year, the domestic market suddenly fluctuated with 4 consecutive days of increase. At this time, the domestic harvest also ended with the output in many places lower than expected. The psychology of keeping goods waiting for high prices and increasing export demand helped pepper prices prosper.
Currently, pepper plants are in the post-harvest stage. This is a very sensitive period of the tree to the weather, and diseases such as fungi are very harmful. On the other hand, the weather from the end of March to now is hot, alternating with moderate to heavy rain on a large scale, which is favorable conditions for pests to develop and cause harm.
In order to minimize damage caused by pests and diseases, local authorities have strengthened garden inspection, accurately forecast the time when pests and diseases will arise to inform and guide farmers, prevent diseases. timely and effective.
Pepper plants are entering the flowering stage. In addition to providing enough water and fertilizing the plant, it is necessary to regularly check the leaves to see if there are signs of pink fungus, mealybug, root fungus or not.
This is an important and decisive period to this year's crop. Therefore, people need to actively handle and prevent pests and diseases for crops, ensuring the yield for the whole crop.
Following are domestic pepper prices on April 28, 2022, in the main pepper growing and consumption regions:

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Source: Vitic/Kinhtedothi