2.4 Is there niche for agricultural heritage in Vietnams modernizing agriculture?

Dong Van Karst Platesu, Ha Giang Vietnam 2015. Documentation of an old age farming system on fragile karst landscape rock-based farming system by the Hmong

Ideas that inspired us

  • Indigenous farming communities is 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 governments agri modernization thrust.

Remarkable Communities

  • Ha Giang

Key Features

Hmong women and children keep the home running
Hmong farming system is shallow soils with rock outcrops (photos by Ha Giang Provincial Government)
Explaining a point under uncle Ho’s watching symbol

Mentors and Co-travelers

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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