A farmer in Măng Đen, Kon Plông District, Kon Tum Province, harvests arabica coffee. VNA/VNS Photo The first coffee beans were imported into Việt Nam in the 19th century by French colonialists, who realised that the climate of the central highlands was perfect for growing the popular drink. Arabica was the first variety …
Read More »Tây Nguyên coffee farmers resort to intercropping for higher income
A farm that intercrops coffee, avocado and black pepper in Gia Lai Province. – VNA/- VnExpress News Photo Hoài Nam HCM CITY – Intercropping fruit and other plants in coffee orchards offers higher and steady incomes for farmers in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) region, according to the Ministry …
Read More »More ageing coffee trees to be replaced in VN
Farmers harvest coffee in Đắk Lắk Province. – VNA/VnExpress News Photo Anh Dũng HCM CITY – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development plans to replace 75,000ha of ageing coffee trees and graft 32,000ha more by 2025 to improve their yield and quality. It targets an average yield of …
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