1. Project leader: Southern Horticultural Research Institute (SOFRI)
Strengthening production and export of Vietnamese fruit crops through innovative and market-orientated IPM
Project leader: Southern Horticultural Research Institute (SOFRI)
Funded by: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Research project period: 4.5 years ( )
OBJECTIVES
OUTPUTS
Determine the current status of pest management in fresh fruit production for export
Develop IPM technologies and packages for lychee, longan, dragon fruit and mango that meet U.S entry requirements with regards to SPS
Determine the impact of IPM technologies and packages through economic, ecological and gender impact evaluation
Improve communication and education to promote transfer of IPM through a dynamic technology transfer program
Capacity building to reform and strengthen policies to local and national institutions that influence pest management
Develop and integrate sustainable resource- based local enterprises into national regional and global markets.
Increase 10-20% fruit productivity and quality
Low pest/disease incidence, high bio- control agent population
Achieve MRL and food safety standards
Address market needs, fulfil MRL and SPS compliance
Improve farmer living standard/knowledge and female role
Increasing awareness and knowledge of farmers in fruit crops IPM.