tailieunhanh - Maize production and selling maize in Son La

Over the past several years, in Vietnam, in conjunction with the development of a processed animal feed industry, the production of source plants, including maize, has also been increasingly expanding. Maize production has shifted from production primarily for household use to production for use in highly market-oriented products. | MAIZE PRODUCTION AND SELLING MAIZE IN SON LA Tran Dinh Thao HAU 1. Research objectives Over the past several years in Vietnam in conjunction with the development of a processed animal feed industry the production of source plants including maize has also been increasingly expanding. Maize production has shifted from production primarily for household use to production for use in highly market-oriented products. Among the Northern provinces that plant maize Son La province is one where maize production is well developed. Maize in Son La is planted in swidden fields and in alluvial land near river and stream banks. Recently it has also been planted in fields during the spring. Son La maize is sold in many markets such as Ha T ay Thanh Hoa Nam Dinh Vinh etc. This shows that maize in Son La has become a highly market-oriented product. However in subsequent years when Vietnam integrates into Asian economy it is impossible to avoid competition with agricultural products from other countries. Hence it is necessary to determine the constraints on maize production in Son La in order to strengthen it s competitive abilities. Base on this understanding the aim of this study Maize Production and Maize Sales in Son La is to define the potentials for and constraints upon maize production and sales in this area. Based on the results of this research policy makers can put forward appropriate policies to help Son La become a successful maize production area. 2. Research methods Data collection Primary data Primary data was collected through structured interviews with households using a prepared questionnaire regarding their investment in maize as well as their maize productivity yields and sales. We interviewed 100 households in two districts of Son La province Moc Chau and Mai Chau. Secondary data We collected secondary data from published documents magazines and reports. These sources contained data on the growing areas yield productivity and amount of maize sold