Farmers in Mekong Delta grow climate change-adapted veggies
Droughts, saltwater intrusion, and water scarcity have significant adverse effects on populations, especially those reliant on agriculture. Over recent years, ministries, sectors, local governments, and farmers have collaboratively implemented numerous solutions to address these challenges. Good strategies include the conversion of inefficient rice fields to alternative crops and the diversification of agricultural practices, which have demonstrated early signs of economic efficiency.
In the Mekong Delta Province of Tien Giang’s Tan Phuoc District, the agriculture sector has implemented strategies to mitigate the impacts of saline and acidic water sources. By encouraging farmers to diversify their crop production, particularly through the cultivation of vegetables such as melons, taro, and cassava, the district has achieved initial success in enhancing agricultural productivity and increasing farmers’ incomes.
Translated by Uyen Phuong
