Reduce dependence on imported vegetable varieties in Vietnam

Published 2024년 4월 3일

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In Vietnam, particularly in the southern provinces, there's a growing shift from rice cultivation to vegetable farming due to increasing demand for vegetables and melons. This region, benefiting from its distinct rainy and dry seasons, is becoming a significant area for vegetable production aimed at both domestic and export markets. However, the country faces challenges with domestic vegetable seed production, heavily relying on imported seeds which make up about 85% of the demand and are more expensive than local varieties. Efforts are underway to enhance the domestic seed production system, with initiatives like the development of the Hoang Ngan cantaloupe, and to encourage the use of locally developed seeds. Dr. Vu Van Khue of ASISOV highlights the importance of creating new vegetable and melon varieties suitable for the southern provinces to ensure a steady supply of seeds for production.

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Imported vegetables and melons have sky-high prices. It can be said that green vegetables are indispensable in the daily meals of Vietnamese people, so the market demand is increasing day by day. Vietnam has a very diverse climate, suitable for growing many different vegetable species, including temperate vegetables, tropical vegetables, and subtropical vegetables. Most vegetable species have a short growing period, so farmers can grow 2 - 6 crops/year on many different types of soil and terrain. With diverse growing methods and comparative advantages in production value, farmers prioritize intensive cultivation of vegetables to increase crop structure, serving the conversion of crop structure and increasing economic efficiency. Currently, many localities in the southern provinces are converting ineffective rice land to growing vegetables, or changing the method from growing vegetables with little investment to higher investment in both facilities and science. technology. However, ...

Source: Agriculture