2024 ASEAN Cassava Centre and KM cassava varieties in Vietnam
Vietnam: Cassava Cultivation Situation Link: https://sustainablecassava.org/national-centre/article/Vietnam-Article-2024-5-1/ Cassava cultivation Cassava cultivation in Vietnam has transformed from a food crop into a vital income source for small farmers. In 2021, around 528,000 hectares were dedicated to cassava production, mainly in the Southeast, resulting in nearly 10.7 million tons, averaging 20.3 tons per hectare. Popular varieties like KM94 and KM419 have gained widespread adoption, with over 85% of farmers using them. Farmers across the country now embrace fertilizers, especially in the Southeast, which applies the highest rates. Despite this progress, cassava cultivation remains labor-intensive, with an average requirement of 260-man days per hectare, varying by region. Commercialization of cassava is strong, with 88.5% of products sold as fresh roots and 10.1% as dried chips, primarily purchased by local traders at the farm gate. Cassava's success is further bol...
