Unfavorable weather conditions, including heavy rain and frost, have severely damaged watermelon fields in Chu Prong district, Gia Lai province, Vietnam. Renting land for watermelon cultivation costs a significant amount, and this year's adverse weather has resulted in lower yields and quality produce, leading to losses for farmers. The double the usual loss this year is nearly 400 million VND. The industry faces challenges due to its heavy dependence on the Chinese export market, especially since it has halted watermelon imports. As a result, domestic market prices have plummeted, and farmers are encouraged to feed the spoiled watermelons to livestock. The local agricultural department suggests focusing on planting in suitable areas to minimize risks and encourage stable watermelon production.