This project aims to contribute to strengthening the position of fruit growers in four vulnerable provinces in Vietnam, based on sustainable production and distribution practices, market-oriented output and long-term domestic and international market positions, enabling sustainable economic growth and employment opportunities. In this approach, improving the quality of fruit is central. This project is part of the strategy of the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam regarding sustainable agricultural transformation in the Mekong Delta.
Tropical Fruit Quality improvement project
Themes:
- Climate change adaptation
- Improve livelihoods
Project site:
Dong Thap, Long An, Ben Tre and Binh Thuan provinces, Vietnam
Period:
2021 - September 2023
Total budget:
€ 906,665
Funding:
Netherland Enterprise Agency (RVO), MCNV, Eurofins Agro BV, Royal Eijkelkamp (RE) BV, RMA BV, LBP BV, YARA Vietnam Ltd, Bayer Vietnam Ltd and Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VNFU).
Beneficiaries:
Approx. 100 farmers and cooperatives of farmers growing dragon fruit in Binh Thuan and Long An, pomelo in Ben Tre and mango in Dong Thap
