Ho Chi Minh City, May 5 -- A growing number of cooperatives in Ho Chi Minh City are proactively developing standardised raw material zones, not only meeting domestic demand but also steadily breaking into demanding international markets. With production organised through tightly linked value chains and strict compliance with quality standards, farm produce is securing stable outlets while gaining higher value, opening up sustainable growth pathways for farmers. Standardised production takes shape After more than two decades cultivating cocoa, farmer Tran Nhu Phong in Binh Gia commune has shifted to organic farming across his 2-hectare plot, minimising chemical inputs. As a member of Chau Duc Cocoa Cooperative, his produce now enjoys stabl...