Programme launched to support or
Programme launched to support organic farming, ecotourism in Mekong Delta
A technical cooperation programme was launched on February 11
to support the development of organic farming systems and agro-ecotourism in
small-scale communities in southern localities of the Mekong Delta.
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The
programme launching workshop in Ca
Mau province on February 11 (Photo: VNA) |
A technical cooperation programme was launched on February 11
to support the development of organic farming systems and agro-ecotourism in
small-scale communities in southern localities of the Mekong
Delta.
At the inception workshop in Ca Mau province, Vice Chairman of the provincial
People’s Committee Le Van Su said the Mekong Delta boasts huge potential for
organic agriculture and ecotourism. However, many localities in the region have
yet to capitalise on their own advantages.
For example, Ca Mau has ideal climate, soil and water resource conditions for
farming organic rice and shrimp and diversifying agricultural products while
owning a typical culinary culture that is favourable for tourism development.
The success of this programme will help boost local socio-economic development
and create stable and sustainable livelihoods for smallholders in Ca Mau, he
noted.
Nguyen Nhu Cuong, Director of the Department of Crop Production under the
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, expressed his hope that farmers
will be the first beneficiaries of this programme in Ca Mau. He asked the
businesses involved to form strong connections with farmers so that the
programme will achieve the best results.
A representative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Vietnam
said developing organic
farming in combination with ecotourism is
an effective model that is attractive to both domestic and foreign visitors. It
encourages farmers to apply sustainable and environmentally friendly
agricultural practices to create clean products and serve ecotourism.
This is also considered a solution to curb the migration from rural areas to
urban places, help address environmental pollution, and ensure food security,
the representative said, adding that the FAO office in Vietnam pledges to
provide technical and strategy assistance to ensure the programme’s success./.
VNA