The Mekong delta has a total orchard area of around 300,000 hectares, making up 37.5% of the country’s total. Its fruit output reaches about 3.8 million tons/year, accounting for over 70% of the total output nationwide. The region’s large fruit growers include Tien Giang with over 80,000 hectares; Ben Tre, 27,000 hectares; Dong Thap, 25,000 hectares, and Can Tho, 17,000 hectares.
Source: The Southern Fruit Research Institute |