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Tra Vinh (VNS/VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh plans to switch to high-value crops on more low-yield rice fields and use advanced farming techniques to improve farmers’ incomes in the next five years. Of 8,108ha on its radar, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said 4,258ha would see a complete switch to short-term crops, 2,487ha would be used for perennial trees and the remaining 1,363ha would have rice and aquatic species. Pham Minh Truyen, director of the department, said to ensure an efficient switch the department in cooperation with localities would step up advocacy for the programme and related incentives. It encourages farmers to join cooperative groups and cooperatives to improve their efficiency and link up with companies to secure outlets, he said. The province would focus on research and creating new varieties of crops with high yields and quality that can adapt to climate change and are resistant to diseases, he said. It would … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh to grow high-value crops on low-yield rice fields

Laurent Levan, president and general director of URC Vietnam shared: “This activity is one of our efforts to contribute practically to encourage, motivate, and support students to pursuit their academic passion as well as to bring a joyful and memorable Mid-Autumn festival to underprivileged children in Binh Duong. We participate in this event to showcase URC Vietnam’s efforts to contribute to the development of the communities where we operate; and a part in URC Vietnam’s sustainability journey to uplift lives.” … [Read more...] about URC Vietnam stands united with MoLISA to care for Vietnamese children

The cafe, named 'Nha cua Mi', at 110 Vu Huy Tan Street in Binh Thanh District sprawls over 200 square meters in size. At the entrance are rows of golden corn hanging to dry from the ceiling. This is a custom among many ethnic groups in Vietnam's northwestern region, who hang not only corn but also wheat, barley, grains, and other harvests from the ceiling. … [Read more...] about Bringing the ethnic northwest to the heart of Saigon

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Local authorities in the Mekong Delta have begun taking measures to cope with the effects of saltwater intrusion and drought in the upcoming 2020-2021 dry season. In recent years, the Mekong Delta - the country’s largest rice, fruit and seafood producer - has faced severe saltwater intrusion from sea via river mouths during the dry season. Local authorities in Can Tho City and the delta's 12 provinces, have warned farmers to sow rice and other crops in the dry season under certain schedules and in areas that can secure irrigation water.   The provinces in coastal areas have upgraded irrigation systems to protect crops and aquaculture. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Sac Trang province has warned farmers to sow the 2020-21 winter-spring rice crop one month earlier than normal to mitigate the impact of saltwater intrusion and drought. Huynh Ngoc Nha, deputy … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta takes preventive measures against saline intrusion

Meanwhile, in the 2020 national Chinese chess tournament which ended two days before, players Ho Thi Thanh Hong (from Binh Dinh) and Ha Van Tien (from Binh Phuoc) have become the champions in the women’s and men’s standard chess categories, respectively. … [Read more...] about Military chess player wins big at national tournament