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Review and evaluation of current adaptation strategies for climate change on the Mekong River Delta (MRD)

Findings from this case study (led by IPSARD and PIRCCA) supported the general technical solutions mentioned in the strategy for restructuring the rice sector. Two years after its issuance, the strategy has resulted in some initial positive impacts. Rice production in MRD has developed in a more sus...

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Main Author: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
Format: Case Study
Language:Inglés
Published: 2017
Subjects:
climate change
rice
climate
adaptation
evaluation
production
strategies
efficiency
adoption
fields
mekong river
farmers
impacts
solutions
model
case studies
agrifood systems
rural development
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/121393
Summary:Findings from this case study (led by IPSARD and PIRCCA) supported the general technical solutions mentioned in the strategy for restructuring the rice sector. Two years after its issuance, the strategy has resulted in some initial positive impacts. Rice production in MRD has developed in a more sustainable way with increasing proportion of fragrant and specialty rice. The small farmer large fields model has increased, and there is higher adoption of improved practices. Rice production also shows higher efficiency.

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