Cửu Long River Delta faces decline in wild birds, fish and plants The number of species of wild birds, fish and plants in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta has fallen rapidly in recent years because of a decline in food resources and natural habitats.

Rice farms in Đồng Tháp fully mechanised

Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp are using agricultural machines for all rice cultivation processes on nearly 100 per cent of rice farms. 

An Giang programme for producing rice seeds continues to attract farmers More and more farmers in An Giang have been producing quality rice seeds for cultivation since the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province launched a programme in 2004 calling on farmers and private investors to invest in this.

Female scientist interested in rice varieties Dr. Phạm Thị Thu Hà is one of three Vietnamese scientists to receive L’Oreal – UNESCO for Women in Science Awards for her achievements and contributions to the community. Hà, who is deputy director of the Institute for Genetics and Breeding under the Tôn Đức Thắng University, successfully create the OM600 rice variety through cross-breeding. The rice variety was recognised as the national variety in 2011 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Hà talks to Tuổi trẻ (Youth) newspaper about her work.

Rice sector to focus on developing high quality varieties next year The rice export value will hardly reach the target of US$3 billion as set out earlier this year, according to the Việt Nam Food Association.

Company, research institute in tie-up to develop new rice varieties The Cửu Long Delta Rice Research Institute and agricultural company Lộc trời Group on December 24 signed a five-year agreement to jointly develop new rice varieties.

Trà Vinh develops new strains of rice, other crops

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh has developed many new varieties of rice and other crops that are resilient to climate change.

Mekong Delta to have quality breed sources for fishery, fruit and rice

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has implemented several measures to develop the best breeding sources to produce seeds for the delta’s fishery, fruit and rice sectors by 2025.

Saltwater intrusion hits Mekong Delta

Saltwater has intruded into many coastal areas in the Mekong Delta, causing a shortage of water for households and agricultural production.

No degree, no problem for this rice innovator

Self-taught engineer Phạm Văn Nhựt has made himself known all over the region by creating or restoring more more than 10 quality rice varieties.