Dong Thap Adds Value to Lotus Products 30/06/2026 Once regarded primarily as an ornamental flower, the lotus has become a lucrative crop in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, generating profits three to four times higher than rice cultivation. Lotus farmers earn 3-4 times more profit than rice farmers. Photo: VNA Farmers use drones to spray pesticides to prevent diseases in lotus fields. Photo: VNA Lotus leaves are used to make tea and as a medicinal herb, bringing economic value. Photo: VNA Mr. Le Van Bo, from Phong My commune, Dong Thap province, cultivates over 10 hectares of lotus. Photo: VNA Farmers in Truong Xuan commune (Dong Thap province) harvest lotus pods. Photo: VNA Lotus flowers not only have economic value but are also a cultural symbol of Dong Thap province. Photo: VNA VNA/VNP
Dong Thap Adds Value to Lotus Products 30/06/2026 Once regarded primarily as an ornamental flower, the lotus has become a lucrative crop in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, generating profits three to four times higher than rice cultivation. Lotus farmers earn 3-4 times more profit than rice farmers. Photo: VNA Farmers use drones to spray pesticides to prevent diseases in lotus fields. Photo: VNA Lotus leaves are used to make tea and as a medicinal herb, bringing economic value. Photo: VNA Mr. Le Van Bo, from Phong My commune, Dong Thap province, cultivates over 10 hectares of lotus. Photo: VNA Farmers in Truong Xuan commune (Dong Thap province) harvest lotus pods. Photo: VNA Lotus flowers not only have economic value but are also a cultural symbol of Dong Thap province. Photo: VNA VNA/VNP
Once regarded primarily as an ornamental flower, the lotus has become a lucrative crop in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, generating profits three to four times higher than rice cultivation. Lotus farmers earn 3-4 times more profit than rice farmers. Photo: VNA Farmers use drones to spray pesticides to prevent diseases in lotus fields. Photo: VNA Lotus leaves are used to make tea and as a medicinal herb, bringing economic value. Photo: VNA Mr. Le Van Bo, from Phong My commune, Dong Thap province, cultivates over 10 hectares of lotus. Photo: VNA Farmers in Truong Xuan commune (Dong Thap province) harvest lotus pods. Photo: VNA Lotus flowers not only have economic value but are also a cultural symbol of Dong Thap province. Photo: VNA