Young corns, mangoes, and pineapples have a lower product carbon footprint (PCF) than dragon fruit or other farm products. Many businesses have begun to measure the PCF and make suitable adjustments for the new growth path. This PCF story seems to be alien to both farmers and consumers. The carbon footprint is a crucial and mandatory element of the environment (E) in the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) strategy of businesses seeking to bring their products to foreign supermarket shelves, particularly in Europe, North America, and markets with stringent requirements for different quality standards. Corn fields in My An “Each young corn plant often yields two corns at the main position of the plant and four from the leaf axils. The whole cycle from planting to harvesting takes 55-60 days,” farmer Nguyen Tuan Thanh said while standing at a corn field in My An. Young corn, often called “stomach corn,” is favored because it is a safe food rich in protein, fiber, vitamin B, and minerals. Farmers in My An have transitioned from ineffective rice cultivation to growing corn and raising cows, which has resulted in higher economic value over the past decade. My An was once a locality following […]
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