Vinh Long Province– tag –

Vinh Long province, Vietnam, has unveiled a plan for an agricultural seed-and-seedling bank. By preserving local heirloom varieties such as more than 10,000 coconut mother trees and mangosteen, it aims for self-sufficiency in high-quality seedlings. We unpack the implications for Japanese sourcing and seed policy.

Vietnamese name Vinh Long Area 1,479 km² Population about 1.05 million Provincial capital / central city Vinh Long City Climate tropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 27°C. Overview Vinh Long Province is a famous fruit producing area in the Mekong Delta, known in particular as a producer of longan, rambutan, and durian...