Smart rice farming in Trà Vinh Province’s Tiểu Cần District. — VNA/VNS Photo Duy Khương TRÀ VINH — 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. Phạm Minh Truyền, director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said the province has created many new plant varieties with high yields and quality. Besides, they grow well in alum- and saltwater-affected areas and in drought-prone areas, he said. The province has developed 30 new rice varieties with 10 per cent higher productivity than old varieties. It has developed dozens of models that use advanced farming techniques in growing crops, aquaculture and animal husbandry since 2016, according to the department. Smart rice farming reduces the amount of water required by 30 per cent and labour costs and seeds by 50 … [Read more...] about Trà Vinh develops new strains of rice, other crops
Climate Change
Mural arts encourage environment protection
Numerous mural artworks on climate change have been painted on ten walls in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing great attention. The designs were selected from 34 entries to a mural art contest ‘City in 2030’. Cities wreathed in a dense pall of black smoke and people wearing gas masks to combat toxic fumes and ashes from coal plants are both impacts of climate change and topics for the mural paintings on walls in districts 1 and 10 in Ho Chi Minh City. As the theme of the contest, the paintings portray the young artists’ predictions for the southern city in 2030 given escalating climate change, aiming to call for actions to respond to climate change. This painting delivers a message encouraging the use of renewable energy along with preserving traditional values of the southern city. Ten blank old walls have new splendid coats thanks to these young artists. The murals have improved not only the city’s image but also the local’s … [Read more...] about Mural arts encourage environment protection
Mekong blighted by river erosion
VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta, home to some 18 million inhabitants, is plagued by severe riverbank erosion, which has been blamed on climate change and human factors. An eroded riverbank in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. Unrelenting rain last month washed away riverbanks in Hoa Dinh Hamlet in Dong Thap Province’s Lai Vung District, causing several stretches of rural roads to plunge into the river. Some of the stretches were 20 metres long and 3 metres wide, according to a report released by Lai Vung authorities. They have put up warning signs at sites affected by the erosion to safeguard local residents. A 60m section of embankment in Tan Hoa Commune, Vinh Long City (in Vinh Long Province) was eroded, affecting transportation and daily life. There has also been erosion in estuaries … [Read more...] about Mekong blighted by river erosion
Mekong Delta blighted by riverbank erosion
VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta, home to some 18 million inhabitants, is plagued by severe riverbank erosion, which has been blamed on climate change and human factors. The Mekong Delta, home to some 18 million inhabitants, is plagued by severe riverbank erosion, which has been blamed on climate change and human factors. Unrelenting rain last month washed away riverbanks in Hoa Dinh Hamlet in Dong Thap Province’s Lai Vung District, causing several stretches of rural roads to plunge into the river. Some of the stretches were 20 metres long and 3 metres wide, according to a report released by Lai Vung authorities. They have put up warning signs at sites affected by the erosion to safeguard local residents. A 60m section of embankment in Tan Hoa Commune, Vinh Long City (in Vinh Long … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta blighted by riverbank erosion
Social News 12/6
Quang Nam, RoK’s Gwangyang city ink cooperation deal Chairman of the People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province Dinh Van Thu and Mayor of Gwangyang city of the Republic of Korea Jeong Hyun Bok signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation on June 10. The two sides agreed to expand economic, investment, trade exchanges, share experience in managing and developing economic zones, and boost cooperation in seaport logistic services, tourism, and health care. The signing took place at a meeting between Quang Nam’s leaders and representatives from foreign localities and partners which have developed friendship with the province and accompanied it during the development process. It was part of the activities of the sixth Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017. Thu affirmed that Quang Nam is keen to further international cooperation with foreign localities and partners. After 20 years, Quang Nam has been … [Read more...] about Social News 12/6