Open AccessThe Vegetable and Flower Production in the Central Highlands of Vietnam: Current Status and Perspective Strategies
Author(s) -
Hoa Quynh Vu,
Ngo Minh Hai,
Nguyễn Đức Huy,
Tran Van Quang,
Ninh Thi Phip,
Bui The Khuynh,
Bui The Khuynh,
Vu Thanh Hai,
Nguuyen Duc Khanh,
Nguyễn Anh Đức,
Phạm Anh Tuấn,
Nguyen Van Loc,
Tran Duc Vien
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
agricultural sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2588-1299
DOI - 10.31817/vjas.2020.3.4.01
Subject(s) - livelihood , production (economics) , central highlands , geography , agricultural science , agriculture , irrigation , agricultural economics , agroforestry , business , agronomy , economics , environmental science , biology , paleontology , archaeology , macroeconomics
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.