In climate change-hit Tiền Giang, rice farmers switch to fruits, vegetables

More rice farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang have switched to other crops as part of efforts to adapt to climate change.

Saline intrusion in Mekong Delta likely to linger on Saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta will likely remain at a high level until the end of April or early May, before gradually declining, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Mekong Delta fruit cultivation hit by saltwater intrusion Saltwater intrusion has affected many fruit growing areas in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta as farmers struggle to secure irrigation water for their orchards.

PM urges completion of Trung Lương-Mỹ Thuận expressway

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Sunday (March 8) praised Tiền Giang Province authorities and the main contractor of Trung Lương-Mỹ Thuận expressway project for completing 35 per cent of the construction work.

77-year-old continues to look out for disadvantaged, makes blankets for them1 Phan Thị Ngọc is 77 years old but still makes new blankets for poor people living in remote areas, child cancer patients and those living in shelters around the country.

Farmers in Tiền Giang grow more fruit, adapt to climate change

The expansion of fruit growing areas in Tiền Giang Province, the country’s largest fruit producer, has helped farmers adapt to climate change and improve their incomes. 

Tiền Giang’s efforts to improve water supply The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang has earmarked VNĐ348 billion (US$14.95 million) this year for developing its rural water supply network.

Bayer Agricademy trains fruit, coffee farmers

Some 400 pomelo, durian and coffee farmers from Highlands, South-eastern and Mekong Delta provinces are attending seven classes for advanced training in agronomy, cultivation techniques and integrated pest management.

Delta fruit farmers see bumper harvest, high prices Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have entered the peak fruit harvesting season, with bumper harvests and high selling prices.

Tiền Giang seeks systematic farming restructure, adherence to zoning plans    The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang will continue to exhort farmers in flood-prone areas to grow crops based on zoning plans to ensure sustainable development, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.