Recent floods have severely damaged La Huong vegetable village in Da Nang, leaving many farmers devastated. Acres of crops were washed away or completely destroyed. Photo: Duy Quốc.
Residents of La Huong are rushing to replant water spinach, amaranth, mustard greens, and chrysanthemum greens after their previous crops were destroyed. However, soaring seed prices and shortages are causing anxiety, as farmers fear they won’t harvest in time for Tet.
Farmer Tran Thi Chien shared, “After the floods, our entire crop was washed away, forcing us to start over. We planted earlier, but the floods ruined everything. Now, with scarce and expensive seeds, we’re racing against time. If it doesn’t rain, we might harvest by Tet; otherwise, recovery is impossible.”
Mai Thi Tien expressed her despair, “Seeing our fields submerged for days, we could only watch helplessly. We’re elderly, relying on farming for a modest income. We desperately need seed support—water spinach seeds cost $3.50/kg, and other seeds are equally expensive. The cost of replanting is overwhelming.”
Farmers report that seed prices are high, and procurement is challenging as many regions were also affected by the floods.
Unpredictable weather in recent weeks adds to the worry. Prolonged rain could prevent timely planting.
Tran Van Hoang, Head of La Huong Safe Vegetable Cooperative, stated that preliminary estimates show over $4,500 in losses. Garlic fields, shade structures, and trellises were completely destroyed, leaving only barren land. Farmers are working tirelessly to restore the land for Tet.
Hoang noted that while seeds are available, their high cost forces farmers to buy them to avoid leaving fields fallow. The cooperative will ensure market access, but the biggest concern is whether crops will be ready for Tet.
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