Vietnam's fruit exports have experienced a remarkable surge, with durian overtaking dragon fruit as the top foreign currency earner in 2023, heard a conference held by the Vietnam Fruit & Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on September 24.

Using machines to cultivate fruits in the country still has limitations and the harvesting stage is done mostly by hand, experts said.

Luc Ngan district in the northern province of Bac Giang is applying measures to improve the quality and effectiveness of its fruit farming zones so as to become a key fruit growing centre of Vietnam in the near future.

The southern region is entering the peak harvest season for many fruits like durian, mango, rambutan, avocado, mangosteen, and jackfruit, but farmers are suffering from poor harvests.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Cultivation Department has issued a set of techniques for rice and fruit cultivation in salty land in the Mekong Delta.