Cham households in Ninh Phuoc district in Ninh Thuan province have switched to growing asparagus, using economical watering technology to develop production. Mrs Tu Thi Tuyet Trinh harvests an average of some 45 kg of asparagus every day, from her 3,000 m2 of sandy land. Thanks to economic efficiency, the Chau Re cooperative has attracted more members and expanded its growing area to 20 hectares.
In Phuoc Binh commune in Bac Ai district, Raglai ethnic minority households are switching to growing green-skinned grapefruit. The commune now has more than 200 hectares of grapefruit trees.
Ninh Thuan province has 28 communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. To help the people develop the economy, local governments at all levels have been promoting infrastructure investments and supporting the restructuring of crops and livestock.
Source: en.vietnamplus.vn