Strong Arabica harvest brings cheer to Son La farmers
Son La now has the country’s largest area and output of Arabica coffee, with more than 30,000 hectares and an average annual yield of 40,000–50,000 tonnes of fresh cherries. At this time of year, farmers across the hillsides are busy with the coffee harvest. With prices starting from 30,000 VND per kilogram, growers are enjoying strong returns and a notably upbeat season.