Vietnam: Planting a tree called a tuber, the price suddenly doubled

Published 2022년 5월 1일

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Tan Phu Dong district in Tien Giang province is experiencing a boost in income for lemongrass farmers due to a sharp increase in the price of commercial products. The district, located by the East Sea, has faced challenges with harsh natural conditions such as drought and saltwater intrusion. In response, the district has focused on transforming production to adapt to climate change, with a specialized cultivation area for citronella trees covering about 2,800 ha. Tan Phu Dong is also the largest grower of lemongrass in the province. The crop, suitable for saline soils, has been identified as a key crop for specialized farming and has been granted a geographical indication certificate to build a brand and improve competitiveness. This is part of efforts to reduce agricultural poverty and build a successful new countryside.

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The price of commercial products in Tan Phu Dong district (Tien Giang province) is increasing sharply, people in the area specializing in growing lemongrass are very excited because they have a good source of income and stabilize their lives after the Covid-19 pandemic. As an island district adjacent to the East Sea, Tan Phu Dong district has harsh natural conditions, often facing drought and saltwater intrusion. In order to remove difficulties and help farmers exploit the potentials and advantages of land to stabilize their lives, Tan Phu Dong district is interested in transforming production towards climate change adaptation to bring high economic efficiency. In which, a specialized cultivation area of citronella trees has been established with about 2,800 ha on the basis of one season of salinized rice, with precarious income. Tan Phu Dong is also the district with the largest lemongrass growing area in Tien Giang province today. The area of specialized lemongrass cultivation ...

Source: Danviet