Predominantly agricultural economy dominated by rice and pangasius fish
production for export.
Fragmented landholdings prompt government action to promote horizontal
and vertical integration of smallholders through ‘large field’ programme.
Volatility of input prices and export prices cutting margins in both rice and
pangasius production.
Major government intervention in the rice market to promote ‘food security’
reduces profitability of rice farming.
Opportunities to increase value added in Dong Thap fruit sector.
Three potential directions for research on donor business engagement:
Opportunities to link rice smallholders to export companies.
Business engagement to develop the fruit sector in Dong Thap.
Business linkage with Khmer farmers.