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100 students competes in disaster prevention 'Golden Bell' contest
On September 16, at Xuan Dieu Secondary School (My Tho Ward, Dong Thap Province), the Department of Dike Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control coordinated with the Ministry of Education and Training, the Dong Thap Department of Agriculture and Environment, and the CRS Organization to host the "Ring the Golden Bell" contest themed "Together with you in natural disaster prevention, building a sustainable future".
Cooperatives: Rural hubs of production chain
When green production becomes a mandatory requirement Rice fields in An Giang or fruit-laden mango orchards in Dong Thap are undergoing strong transformation. Farmers no longer produce individually; they are joining cooperatives, joining linkage chains, and adopting green standards.
Applying technology to connect enterprises and cooperatives
A way out for the value-chain linkage dilemma As the Mekong Delta undergoes a profound transformation under the Scheme on "Sustainable Development of 1 Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Associated with Green Growth by 2030," An Giang has emerged as an early and decisive implementer.
Tram Chim launches eco-rice zone to combine livelihoods and conservation
Ecological production must deliver benefits for farmers On September 10, in Tram Chim Commune, Dong Thap Province, the local authorities and PAN Group held a signing ceremony for cooperation agreements to establish the Tram Chim Ecological Rice Area, under the message “For sustainable livelihoods for farmers and the conservation of the Tram Chim ecosystem.” Delegates attend the signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement to establish the Tram Chim Ecological Rice Area.
WWF supports flood-season livelihood models
The Management Board of the ecological fish farming combined with floating rice model in Vinh Gia commune, An Giang province, has just inspected the technical conditions and officially released the net pens to stock fish fingerlings into a 25-hectare farming area.
Tram Chim ecological rice draws sarus cranes back
Changing farming practices to cut costs In a 4.5-ha pilot area, the ecological rice model in Tram Chim commune (Dong Thap) is showing a promising way to shift farming practices to reduce inputs and protect the environment while ensuring economic efficiency for farmers. During the 2026 summer-autumn crop, the model was implemented in Dyke Compartment 43B, located within the buffer zone of Tram Chim National Park.
Connecting Vietnamese and Cambodian rice expertise in An Giang fields
From “Smart Rice Farming” to “Healthy Soil - Healthy Crops” On the afternoon of August 28, in Vinh Dieu Commune, An Giang Province, Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Company hosted a delegation of leaders from Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, along with representatives from specialized rice-sector agencies, agricultural officials and farmers from Cambodia, for a field visit and study tour of rice production models in the Mekong Delta.
Viet Nam, Cambodia strengthen cooperation to develop rice production
Connecting managers, scientists, enterprises, and farmers On August 29, continuing the cooperation and technical progress transfer program in rice production between Viet Nam and Cambodia, Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Company coordinated a reception program for a leadership delegation from the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), specialized rice sector units, agricultural officers, and Cambodian farmers to visit and learn from rice production models at the...
Dong Thap embraces seasonal floods to secure livelihoods
Opening fields to welcome water and conserve fish The flood season is returning to the Mekong Delta in a way that differs from memories of past floods that once submerged vast stretches of farmland. Water from the upper Mekong continues to flow downstream, but water levels this year are forecast to be lower than the same period last year and below the multi-year average in many areas. Residents of Dong Thap are no longer simply looking forward to a major flood season to harvest aquatic resources.
Binh Dien: 30 years of bringing science from laboratory to fields
From intellectual content to efficiency in the fields On August 21, in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Dien Fertilizer JSC held a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of its Scientific Council (1996-2026), under the theme "30 Years of the Scientific Council - Accompanying - Advancing Binh Dien." The event provided an opportunity to look back on the journey of bringing scientific achievements from the laboratory to the fields, while also setting out new orientations for the...
Dong Thap standardizes plantation for mango exports
Standardizing plantations, strengthening quality control Following the restructuring of the agricultural sector, mangoes have increasingly affirmed their role as one of Dong Thap's key fruit crops. With approximately 17,300 ha under cultivation and annual output exceeding 185,000 tons, the province's mango-growing areas not only meet domestic market demand but also supply export markets.
HDPE cage for more sustainable marine aquaculture
Shifting to sustainable fish farming In Hon Nghe, An Giang Province, hundreds of fish cages were used for aquaculture. However, as increasingly severe weather takes its toll and the need for sustainable marine aquaculture has emerged, local fishers are shifting toward High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) cages to replace traditional ones.
15 years of cleaning up farmland, starting with pesticide containers
From discarded containers to environmental action In agricultural production, used pesticide packaging can become a source of hazardous waste if it is not properly collected and disposed of, posing risks to soil, water, and the surrounding environment. Against this backdrop, encouraging farmers to develop the habit of collecting used pesticide containers has emerged as a practical solution for building a safer, greener, and more sustainable agricultural sector.
Clear shifts toward low-emission rice farming
From pilot models to changing production mindsets No longer stopping at small-scale demonstration models, the Project for sustainable development of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission specialized rice is creating strong spillover effects in An Giang. Initial results demonstrate that this direction not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also helps farmers lower costs, raise incomes, and, step by step, establish modern rice raw material zones for export.
Each subregion needs singular water scenario against El Niño
Amid forecasts of a Super El Niño event, VAN News recently had a conversation with MSc Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent Mekong Delta ecology expert, about the potential impacts and ways to respond. Expert Nguyen Huu Thien says the Mekong Delta needs to prepare adaptation measures early, as it may face one of the strongest El Niño events since 1950. Photo: Le Hoang Vu. El Niño in 2026-2027 is forecast to be intense, potentially comparable to the 2015-2016 event.
Expanding large-scale rice fields to raise export value
Linking production to build large material zones Gone are the days of small, fragmented plots where each household farmed independently. Many rice-growing areas in Dong Thap are shifting toward land consolidation and large-scale linked production tied to consuming enterprises. This is considered an important step in implementing the Project for Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Specialized Rice Associated with Green Growth in the Mekong Delta.
Early-season Henicorhynchus priced at VND 250,000/kg
In early August, many products characteristic of the flood season began appearing at markets in border communes of An Giang Province. Among them, young Henicorhynchus are being sought after by consumers despite their relatively high price. According to traders, only small quantities of young Henicorhynchus have reached markets in the early days of the season, with each vendor selling only around 7-10 kg/day.
OAU plant paves way for biopesticide development
Completing the research and production chain for biological products On August 8, at the Phu My Industrial Cluster in Tay Ho Commune, Da Nang, OAU Organic Agriculture Joint Stock Company held an inauguration ceremony for a plant that produces botanical pesticides and herbal biological products for agricultural use.
Securing water resources amid El Niño: [4] Mekong Delta water reservoir
Long Xuyen: Mekong Delta’s strategic 'water reservoir' If the prevailing approach in the past was to combat drought and prevent saltwater intrusion at all costs, recent years have seen a gradual shift toward adapting to natural conditions, adopting integrated water resource management, and using water resources more efficiently. This is increasingly becoming the guiding approach across the region.
Securing water resources amid El Niño: [3] Nature-based adaptation
From drought response to water resource management The year 2016 marked a historic turning point for the Mekong Delta, as the region faced one of the most severe drought and saltwater intrusion events in decades. The disaster damaged hundreds of thousands of hectares of cropland and left millions of people struggling with freshwater shortages for daily use.
Dong Thap farmers adjust practices to protect summer-autumn rice profits
Proactive changes to cut costs Dong Thap's 2026 summer-autumn rice crop is entering its peak planting period amid a host of challenges. Prolonged heat and sharply higher input costs, which have driven production expenses up by as much as double, are placing heavy pressure on farmers right from the start of the season.
Smart technology guarding fields and orchards
Scientific basis for pest management For many years, pest monitoring in crop fields has relied largely on farmers' experience. However, as weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable and pest outbreaks more complex, this traditional approach is revealing its limitations. The challenge of detecting insect pests early, reducing production costs, and maintaining effective crop management is now being addressed through digital technologies.
Controlling cadmium in durian to establish safe production areas
Cadmium contamination in durian-growing soils has become a growing concern for both the agricultural sector and growers, as many export markets tighten food safety requirements. In response to these increasingly stringent standards, Dong Thap Province has implemented a pilot program applying multiple technical solutions to mitigate cadmium contamination in export-oriented durian-growing areas.
An Giang enhances farmers' capacity to implement the 1 million hectare rice project
Equipping farmers with knowledge to transform production methods Enhancing farmers' specialized knowledge and production skills is considered a key factor in successfully implementing the project "Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Associated with Green Growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030." Recently, in Binh Thuan hamlet, Binh Son commune, An Giang province, the An Giang Agricultural Extension Center coordinated with Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint...
Farmers embrace the 'Green Journey - Healthy soil, healthy crops' initiative
With Viet Nam's Mekong Delta rice market facing increasing volatility and production costs continuing to climb, restructuring cultivation practices through science-based, biological solutions has become a necessity rather than an option. Through the "Green Journey - Healthy Soil, Healthy Crops" program, many farmers have found a practical solution by starting with soil restoration.
Veteran farmer partners with major company to build a high-tech pig farm
Born and raised in Hanoi (rooted in old Ha Tay), Duong Hoang Dung, now 68, moved to the Mekong Delta with his family at the age of 20. After studying and working in the agricultural sector, he left to pursue business. He traded fabric and took on various jobs before returning to agriculture, encouraged by his father-in-law, who lent him land to raise market hogs and breeding pigs in Dinh Khanh B hamlet (Truong Thanh commune, Can Tho City).
Managing planting area code expansion enhances export competitiveness
According to the Dong Thap Sub-Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, the province has continued to achieve positive results in managing planting area codes, aquaculture area codes, and safe production standards. These efforts have helped strengthen the competitiveness of its agricultural products in export markets. A mango orchard in Dong Thap operating under a registered planting area code.
'3-in-1' drone helps rice farmers increase profit by over 25%
In the summer-autumn crop of 2026, the An Giang Agricultural Extension Center continued to coordinate with Tan Hau A2 Agricultural Cooperative in Tan An Commune to implement a model of synthesizing technical advances in commercial rice production across an area of 50 hectares using the OM18 rice variety.
AUN 2026 students explore Loc Troi's agricultural ecosystem
Within the framework of the AUN Summer Program 2026, themed "ESG Frameworks and Decarbonization Transition," around 80 students, together with lecturers and experts, visited and participated in a field study at Loc Troi Group's agricultural ecosystem, where they explored sustainable, high-tech agricultural production models and emission reduction solutions in the Mekong Delta.
Loc Troi Seeds, Myanmar Rice Federation to boost rice value chain
Expanding cooperation from rice breeding research to market development On 27 July, in An Giang Province, Loc Troi Seeds (LTS) and the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership in the research, breeding, production, and commercialization of high-quality rice varieties.
Asymmetric Lyapunov–Krasovskii Functional Method for Reachable Set Estimation and Controller Design of Singular Nonlinear Systems With Time-Varying Delays
Conflicts of Interest The author declares no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The author has nothing to report. References 1, Singular Control Systems (Springer-Verlag, 1989). 2 and , Robust Control and Filtering of Singular Systems (Springer, 2006). 3 and , “Operator Differential-Algebraic Equations Arising in Fluid Dynamics,” Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics 13 (2013): 443–470. 4, Analysis and Design of Descriptor Linear Systems (Springer, 2010).
Dong Thap targets 4.7% agricultural growth in 2026
In the first half of 2026, Dong Thap Province's agriculture and environment sector recorded strong performance, with total production value exceeding USD 1.45 billion, and growth outpaced the planned scenario, ranking second in the Mekong Delta. Building on these results, the province has raised its target for the sector's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth to 4.7% by the end of the year, 0.7 percentage points higher than the original target.
Urea fertilizer prices fall, easing burden on farmers
In recent days, urea fertilizer prices across the Mekong Delta have continued to decline, providing a positive signal for farmers entering the care stage of the 2026 summer-autumn rice crop. The easing of agricultural input prices has helped reduce production cost pressures, even as rice prices remain relatively low. According to surveys at agricultural input dealers in Can Tho, An Giang, and Dong Thap, retail urea prices have fallen by around VND 3,000/kg compared with March 2026.
Standardizing growing areas, expanding export markets for durian
Changing production practices to improve durian quality The shift from experience-based farming to VietGAP-compliant cultivation combined with Integrated Plant Health Management (IPHM) is creating a new direction for Can Tho City's durian industry. In addition to reducing production costs and improving fruit quality, the model provides the foundation for developing standardized growing areas that meet export market requirements, helping increase farmers' incomes.
Production alliances pave the way for Dong Thap lotus exports
Collective production shifts farmers' mindsets Having spent over six years dedicated to lotus cultivation, Mr. Le Van Rang (Truong Xuan commune, Dong Thap Province) understands that for lotus crops to yield stable incomes, farmers cannot operate in isolation. Driven by this mindset, he joined forces with five neighboring households to establish a lotus production alliance spanning over 30 hectares.
Artificial breeding opens new prospects for peacock eel farming
Refining artificial breeding techniques for a specialty fish On July 8, the Can Tho Technical Economic College (CTEC) convened an evaluation council to assess the city-level science and technology project titled "Refining artificial breeding techniques and developing a commercial farming model for the peacock eel (Macrognathus siamensis)". The project was led by Dr. Nguyen Quang Trung.
Son Hoa Cooperative pioneers digital transformation in rice production
Digital transformation to raise the value of Vietnamese rice In the restructuring of the rice industry across the Mekong Delta, Son Hoa Agricultural Cooperative (Oc Eo commune, An Giang province) has emerged as a leading model of modern production organization linked to digital transformation and sustainable value chain integration.
Technical pair helps farmers increase profits and cut emissions
Changing awareness of rice farmers Farmer Huynh Van Kham, who cultivates 2.9 hectares of rice in Thap Muoi commune, Dong Thap province, said that when he first adopted the deep fertilizer placement technique, he faced considerable pressure from both his family and neighbors. At that time, shifting from traditional farming practices to the new method was widely perceived as risky.
Bringing digital technology to every field: Dong Thap
Smart villages pave the way for digital agriculture On its journey toward building a modern, green, and sustainable agricultural sector, Dong Thap is steadily integrating science and technology into every orchard and rice field. Smart agriculture is no longer a distant concept but has become a visible reality in local farming practices. The smart village model in Tan Thuan Tay ward (Cao Lanh, Dong Thap) is a specialized mango-growing area.
Low-emission rice farming cuts costs and protects the environment
Lush green rice fields in An Giang are showcasing a powerful transition toward green, low-emission, and climate-resilient agriculture. Through the project “Transforming Rice Value Chains for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta” (TRVC project), many cooperatives and farmers have transformed their farming mindsets, improved production efficiency, and contributed to protect the environment.
Dong Thap Lotus Festival 2026 attracts over 500,000 visitors
On the evening of June 21, in Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, the closing art program of the 3rd Dong Thap Lotus Festival 2026, themed "Pink Lotus Land - Reaching New Heights," brought to a close four vibrant days, leaving a positive impression on local residents and visitors.
Dong Thap plans to build a lotus economy ecosystem
The flagship commodity of the “land of pink lotus” On June 20, the Dong Thap Department of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with Cao Lanh Ward People's Committee, organized a seminar titled “From the lotus industry to a lotus economy ecosystem.” The event gathered policymakers, scientists, businesses, cooperatives, and farmers to discuss solutions for the sustainable development of the province’s signature agricultural product.
Green Dragon Farmers' Club launched to build the dragon fruit brand
In Tan Thuan Binh Commune, Dong Thap Province, the local Farmers' Association recently held the launch ceremony of the Green Dragon Farmers' Club, attended by Le Minh Hoan, former Member of the Party Central Committee and former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly; Nguyen Thi Hong Phuong, Chairwoman of the Dong Thap Farmers' Association; along with provincial and local leaders, business representatives, and a large number of farmer members.
Dong Thap restructures lotus industry for sustainable growth
Lotus becomes a key local industry For a long time, the lotus has been an iconic symbol closely associated with Dong Thap's image as the "Land of the Pink Lotus." Beyond its cultural and spiritual value, the lotus is one of the key industries making significant contributions to local agricultural economic development. Currently, Dong Thap possesses around 1.800 hectares of lotus and has developed over 100 food, cosmetic, and handicraft products from the plant.
Solving cost challenges in aquaculture by smart nutrition
Technology-driven aquaculture management The Department of Agriculture and Environment of Can Tho City recently organized the seminar “Smart nutrition - Proactive health management for aquaculture 4.0” as part of VietAgros 2026. The event attracted a large number of experts, scientists, businesses, and aquaculture farmers from across the Mekong Delta region.
Mastering off-season durian techniques to boost export quality
Durian industry is experiencing rapid growth, but it also faces significant risks related to markets, product quality, and cultivation practices. To provide farmers with a comprehensive and scientific perspective, VAN News had a conversation with Dr. Tran Van Hau, former senior lecturer at Can Tho University and one of the Mekong Delta’s leading fruit crop experts.
Scaling up climate-resilient flood livelihoods
Learning from practical flood-season livelihoods In the context of climate change increasingly impacting agricultural production in the Mekong Delta, finding adaptive farming models that reduce input costs and increase farmers' incomes has become an urgent requirement.
Turning rice straw into a resource in rice-crane fields
From agricultural waste to soil nutrients After each rice harvest, 3 - 5 tons of rice straw remain on every hectare of paddy fields. For many years, open-field burning has been the most common disposal method among farmers in the Mekong Delta because it is quick and requires little labor.
Can Tho promotes OCOP products through digital platforms
Advancing digital technologies to promote agricultural products On June 10, the Can Tho Department of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with BADO Software Solutions and Services Co., Ltd., held a training conference on digital transformation, digital skills, and the promotion of OCOP products through digital platforms for OCOP producers, cooperatives, businesses, and household producers across the city.
VietAgros 2026: Joining hands to create green future
Bridge for technology and sustainable agricultural development At the Can Tho International Exhibition Fair Center, Viet Agriculture and Environment Connection Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Livestock Magazine, the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance, the Can Tho Department of Agriculture and Environment, and the Can Tho Fisheries Association, officially opened the International Agricultural and Environmental Technology Exhibition - VietAgros 2026.
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