Agricultural development in the Red River delta, Vietnam - Water management, land use, and rice production

Abstract

The Red River delta (RRD) in Vietnam has sufficient water resources and a high agricultural potential. Economic reform, "Doi Moi", in 1986 greatly contributed to the agricultural development of RRD, through changes in the land tenure system and issue of land policy. Farmers were encouraged to invest more input in the cultivated land. Water management system was improved, and land use was intensified and diversified. Rice production has been increased to meet food security. Agricultural development in RRD after "Doi Moi" was reviewed from the viewpoint of water management, land use, and rice production. Some disadvantages in agriculture of RRD were pointed out, and necessary measures were proposed for the future development.