Saline Agriculture in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Can Tho University is a knowledge hub in Mekong Delta aiming at supporting socio-economic development and environment protection by providing high quality education, training, research, and development.
Mekong Delta is a food basket for Vietnam which produces 75% of rice for the country. However, frequent drought and seawater intrusion have caused serious problem for rice crop.
Rice cultivation in the dry season has stopped in many areas due to shortage of freshwater for irrigation.
Salinization of soil and water in the coastal zone makes impossible for rice plantation. This situation will become worse in anticipation of future climate change and sea level rise. Significant changes in water use and agriculture practice are required to adapt to these changes.
The objectives of the requested training are as follows:
1) Promote salt tolerant crops
2) Optimize brackish groundwater use for irrigation
3) Develop a strategy for saline agriculture in Mekong Delta