The Vegetable and Flower Production in the Central Highlands of Vietnam: Current Status and Perspective Strategies

Date Received: Oct 30, 2020

Date Published: Dec 31, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31817/vjas.2020.3.4.01

Views

2716

Download

797

How to Cite:

Hoa, V., Hai, N., Huy, N., Quang, T., Phip, N., Khuynh, B., … Vien, T. (2020). The Vegetable and Flower Production in the Central Highlands of Vietnam: Current Status and Perspective Strategies. Vietnam Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(4), 771–783. https://doi.org/10.31817/vjas.2020.3.4.01

The Vegetable and Flower Production in the Central Highlands of Vietnam: Current Status and Perspective Strategies

Vu Quynh Hoa (*) 1 , Ngo Minh Hai 2 , Nguyen Duc Huy 1 , Tran Van Quang 1 , Ninh Thi Phip 1 , Bui The Khuynh 1 , Bui Ngoc Tan 1 , Vu Thanh Hai 1 , Nguuyen Duc Khanh 1 , Nguyen Anh Duc 1 , Pham Anh Tuan 1 , Nguyen Van Loc 1   , Tran Duc Vien 3

  • Corresponding author: vuquynhhoa@vnua.edu.vn
  • 1 Faculty of Agronomy, Vietnam National University of Agriculture , Hanoi 131000, Vietnam
  • 2 Faculty of Economics and Rural Development, Vietnam National University of Agriculture , Hanoi 131000, Vietnam
  • 3 Chairman of University Council, Vietnam National University of Agriculture , Hanoi 131000, Vietnam

    • Keywords

    Vegetables, flowers, Central Highlands, crop production, Vietnam

    Abstract


    Despite significant contributions of vegetable and flower production to the improvement of the livelihoods of household producers in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, several challenges facing the development of this sector require a general evaluation. This study aimed at assessing the current situation and economic efficiency of flowers and vegetables and analyzing the application of production techniques on the cultivation of these crops. Based on secondary data sources combined with a primary survey of 144 vegetable farmers and 74 flower growers in all five provinces (Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Kon Tum, and Gia Lai) of the area in 2018, descriptive statistics and economic values were applied to provide an overview of the development of vegetable and flower production of the region. Findings showed that there were large differences in yields and economic efficiencies of vegetables and flowers among the five provinces of the Central Highlands. Accordingly, the yields and economic efficiencies of vegetables and flowers in Lam Dong were two to five times higher than those in other provinces (Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Kon Tum, and Gia Lai). In addition, the applications of technological advances in vegetable and flower production remained limited. Major challenges for flower and vegetable development included the lack of irrigation water, weak capabilities of building flower and vegetable brands, and limitations in market access. Solutions to improve production technology implications, develop brands of high-quality products, and raise the ability to access market for all vegetable and flower stakeholders are highly recommended.

    References

    CCAFS-SEA (2016). The drought crisis in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Assessment Report. Retrieved from https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/132684728.pdf on May 25, 2020.

    Dak Lak Statistics Office (2018). Dak Lak Statistical Yearbook 2017. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi (in Vietnamese).

    Dak Nong Statistics Office (2018). Dak Nong Statistical Yearbook 2017. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi (in Vietnamese).

    Danse M. G., Victoria N. G., Peeters F., Huong T. M. & Luyen, C. H. (2007). Report on Fieldwork for 'Sustainable Flowers in Vietnam', Part Two, Dalat. Retrieved from https://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/wurpubs/fulltext/18598 on May 25, 2020.

    Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Lam Dong province (2017). Report on the situation of production, consumption and development orientation of fruits and vegetables in Lam Dong province (in Vietnamese).

    Do H. T. T., Grant J. C., Trinh B. N., Zimmer H. C. & Nichols J. D. (2017). Diversity depends on scale in the forests of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 10(4): 472-488.

    FAOSTAT (2019) Database about Vietnam agriculture. Retrieved from www.fao.org/faostat/en/#country/237 on December 20, 2020.

    Gia Lai Statistics Office (2018). Gia Lai Statistical Yearbook 2017. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi (in Vietnamese).

    Ha Anh (2016). Developing flower industry and ornamental plants in economic integration. Retrieved from https://dangcongsan.vn/kinh-te-va-hoi-nhap/phat-trien-nganh-cong-nghiep-hoa-cay-canh-trong-kinh-te-hoi-nhap-37165html on December 20, 2020 (in Vietnamese).

    Huong P. T. T., Everaarts A. P., Neeteson J. J. & Struik P. C. (2013). Vegetable production in the Red River Delta of Vietnam. I. Opportunities and constraints. NJAS – Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences. 67: 27-36.

    Quang Huy (2017). Central Highlands Steering Committee: Annual average economic growth of over 10%. Retrieved from https://bnews.vn/ban-chi-dao-tay-nguyen-tang-truong-kinh-te-binh-quan-hang-nam-dat-tren-10-/51127.html on June 1, 2020 (in Vietnamese).

    JICA (2017). Data collection survey for formulating branding and promotion strategy of agricultural products and agro-tourism in Lam Dong province. Final Report. Retrieved from https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/12286944.pdf on June 1, 2020.

    Kon Tum Statistics Office (2018). Kon Tum Statistical Yearbook 2017. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi (in Vietnamese).

    Nguyen Khoi (2015). The Central Highlands Program 3 - interdisciplinary integrated science and technology program. Retrieved from www.nhandan.com.vn/khoahoc-congnghe/item/28314702-tay-nguyen-3-–-chuong-trinh-khoa-hoc-va-cong-nghe-tong-hop-lien-nganh.html on December 10, 2019 (in Vietnamese).

    Lam Dong Statistics Office (2018). Lam Dong Statistical Yearbook 2017. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi (in Vietnamese).

    Lamdongdost (2016). How Da Lat flower brand becomes strong? Retrieved from http://lamdongdost.gov.vn/home/san-pham-dac-trung/Hoa-da-lat/type/detail/id/1008 on December 20, 2020 (in Vietnamese).

    Lamdongtv (2016). Export proportion of cut flowers in Da Lat remains low. Retrieved from http://lamdongtv.vn/tin-tuc-n796/cat-tien-dien-tich-san-xuat-lua-chat-luong-cao-dat-hon-7500-ha.html on September 10, 2020 (in Vietnamese).

    Nguyen Cong Ly (2017). The socio-economic status of the Central Highlands has developed rapidly and comprehensively. Retrieved from www.nhandan.com.vn/chinhtri/item/31794502-kinh-te-xa-hoi-vung-tay-nguyen-phat-trien-nhanh-va-toan-dien.html on December 12, 2019 (in Vietnamese).

    MARD (2009). Manual of agricultural land use, volume 2. Science and Technique Publishing House, Hanoi (in Vietnamese).

    MPI (2017). Synthetical report of the adjustment of the Master Plan for socio-economic development in the Central Highlands region to adapt to climate change. Retrieved from http://skhdt.gialai.gov.vn/getattachment/a6401e39-1034-4a2e-9119-86ff48b69edd/BCTH-QH-Tay-Nguyen-3-5-2017-(in-xin-y-kien-Bo,-nganh).pdf.aspx on December 15, 2019 (in Vietnamese).

    Ngo H. M., Vu H. Q., Liu R., Moritaka M. & Fukuda S. (2019). Challenges for the Development of Safe Vegetables in Vietnam: An Insight into the Supply Chains in Hanoi city. Journal of Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University. 64(2): 355-365.

    People Committe of Dak Lak province (2018). Report on the results of socio-economic development plan in 2017 and implementing plan for 2018.

    Plant Protection Bureau of Lam Dong (2016). Assessing the current situation of developing safe vegetable production from 2005 to 2015 and directions and solutions for developing safe vegetables in Lam Dong province in the 2016-2020 period (in Vietnamese).

    Decision No. 936 of the Prime Minister (2012). Approving of the Master Plan on Socio-Economic Development of the Central Highlands up to 2020 (in Vietnamese).

    Bui Quang Tuan (2016). Economic restruturing of the Central Highlands toward sustainable development. Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi (in Vietnamese).

    Thai H. A. C. (2018). Livelihood Pathways of Indigenous People in Vietnam’s Central Highlands: Exploring Land-Use Change. Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Springer International Publishing.

    Van Hoi P., Mol A. P. & Oosterveer P. J. (2009). Market governance for safe food in developing countries: The case of low-pesticide vegetables in Vietnam. Journal of Environmental Management. 91(2): 380-388.

    World Bank (2017). Vietnam Food Safety Risk Management – Challenges and Opportunities. Publishing and Knowledge Division. The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA: 28-34.