2.5 Is there a niche for agricultural heritage in Vietnam’s modernizing agriculture?

Dong Van Karst Plateau, Ha Giang Vietnam 2015. Documentation of an age old farming system on fragile karst landscape. This features “rock based” farming system by the Hmong.

Ideas that inspired us

  • Indigenous farming communities in upland karst landscapes of Ha Giang, North Vietnam.
  • They practice extremely difficult farming methods in the rocky hill sides.
  • These farms are giving way to government’s agri modernization thrust.

Remarkable Communities

  • Ha Giang traditonal upland farmers living in the midst of Dong Van Karst Plateau

Key Features

Hmong women and children keep the home running
Hmong farming system in shallow soils with rock outcrops (photos by Ha Giang Provincial Government)
Explaining a point under Uncle Ho’s gaze.
GIAHS, Pham Cuong, Plant Genetic Resources Center

Personal Insights

  • The heritage system is being promoted for its tourism value.
  • But what about the communities right to conserve its old system? dynamic conservation can be the way.

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