Da Lat aims to become top vegetable producer in Southeast Asia
Local authorities of Da Lat city in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong has approved a plan to turn the city into the top producer of vegetables in Southeast Asia.
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The city also aims to become the number-one destination for agricultural tourism in Vietnam.
Accordingly, the city will develop comprehensive and sustainable high-tech agriculture and improve its investment environment in the 2016-2020 period.
The city hopes that high technology will be applied in 65-70% of its farming land areas, equivalent to 7,000 hectares.
The agricultural sector’s production value is expected to hit VND4,346 billion (US$193 million), of which vegetable and flower exports account for 20%.
Besides, Da Lat city will develop sustainable agricultural models in combination with tourism and agricultural services.
