Comparative study of agricultural land use system in three provinces in the Red River Delta, Vietnam
2011
Phan Vu Quynh Chi | Fujimoto, A., Tokyo Univ. of Agriculture 1-1-1, Sakuragaoka, Setagayaku, Tokyo 156-8502 (Japan). Dept. of International Bio-Business Studies
Red River Delta is one of the main rice producing regions in Vietnam. With large variations in natural conditions (from lowlands to midlands and highlands and season temperature variations),the Red River Delta is suitable for development of different types of crops and animals. In recent years, the importance of fisheries, aquaculture and fruit trees have been increasing. With an average farming area per household in Red River Delta is 0.28 ha (2005), land is a limited factor to generate sufficient income. Most farmers resort to diversifying their farm to high quality crops such as vegetables, fruit trees, livestock and aquaculture for urban markets or engaging in non-farm activities. The main focus of this paper is to analyze and compare the recent changes in land use system, and to determine the pattern of landholding of the farm respondents for agricultural production of three provinces. A series of questionnaire survey was conducted in March and June 2010 in Hai Phong, Hung Yen, and Bac Ninh Provinces which are located in Red River Delta in the North of Vietnam. Comparative analysis have led to the preliminary findings that agricultural land use was very flexible, encourage agricultural diversification, use resources more efficiently and reduce risk to farmers. Economic returns from different land uses vary considerably and vegetable production plays a key role in generating household cash income.
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