Vietnam authorities support local watermelon farmers after difficult harvest season

In March 2026, watermelon farmers in Vietnam's Gia Lai region faced a severe crisis as farm-gate prices plummeted to 1,000–2,000 VND/kg.

locationVietnam

locationGia Lai

This "bumper harvest, low price" trap was caused by oversupply, strict export requirements in China, and rising logistics costs.

locationChina

To help, the Gia Lai Department of Industry and Trade launched "rescue" programs, connecting farmers with major retailers like GO!

orgGia Lai Department of Industry and Trade

orgGO!

and Co.opmart to boost domestic sales.

orgCo.opmart

Long-term solutions involve adopting standardized production like Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and moving away from impulsive planting cycles that lead to market gluts.

conceptGood Agricultural Practices

conceptGAP

By formalizing export protocols and shifting toward professional, contract-based farming, Vietnam aims to shield its agricultural sector from future market volatility.

locationVietnam

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What primary factor caused the collapse in watermelon prices in 2026?

A sudden decrease in consumer interest in watermelon.

A total failure of the watermelon crop due to disease.

Oversupply during the peak harvest season.

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Oversupply during the peak harvest season.

Which retailers participated in the government-led rescue program?

Large international clothing chains.

Local street markets and roadside vendors.

Supermarket chains like GO! and Co.opmart.

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Supermarket chains like GO! and Co.opmart.

What is identified as a major legal risk for farmers in the current trading system?

Lack of transportation vehicles for harvest.

Reliance on informal, non-notarized agreements.

The high cost of government taxes on produce.

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Reliance on informal, non-notarized agreements.

What long-term solution is recommended to improve market stability?

Adopting standardized production like GAP.

Encouraging farmers to stop growing watermelons.

Increasing the price of imported watermelons.

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Adopting standardized production like GAP.

Why has exporting to China become more difficult?

Stricter quarantine and quality requirements.

There is no longer a demand for fruit in China.

Vietnam has placed a ban on fruit exports.

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Stricter quarantine and quality requirements.

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