Mekong Delta farmers struggling with aftermath of drought, salinityVietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in the Mekong Delta are struggling to resume agricultural production because of the lingering effects of the recent drought and saltwater intrusion and a shortage of funds and seeds. Thus, none of the affected shrimp farmers in the province have managed to get subsidies from the government after the disaster. Not only paddy farmers but also shrimp farmers face the same situation. Farmers in the Mekong Delta are struggling to resume agricultural production because of the lingering effects of the recent drought and saltwater intrusion and a shortage of funds and seeds. Without money, seedlings affected by the salinity have caused farmers much distress in the delta.

Source: VietNamNet News July 31, 2016 00:33 UTC