Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau plans to convert almost 2,000 hectares of unproductive rice fields to grow rice, aquaculture, or perennial crops.
Agriculture in the mega delta has been heavily impacted by climate change, rising sea levels, saltwater intrusion, and flooding.
In response, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has been restructuring agriculture in recent years to adapt to local conditions, incease yields, and improve farmers’ incomes.
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