Rijk Zwaan opens new trial station in Vietnam’s Lam Dong region
Rijk Zwaan’s newly built trial station in Lam Dong, Vietnam. (Rijk Zwaan)
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Rijk Zwaan in September opened a newly built trial station in Vietnam, located in the horticultural hub of Lam Dong.
The company says this station will accelerate the development of vegetable varieties for the specific needs of Southeast Asian growers and the region’s fresh produce market.
The company continues to expand its presence in Vietnam, where it has been active for nearly 15 years, including with its own subsidiary since 2017.
The trial station will serve as a hub for testing and developing varieties that are adapted to local growing conditions, including the climate, diverse soil types, and modern growing systems found across Vietnam’s key horticultural regions and South East Asia.
Looking Ahead
Reflecting on the opening of the new trial station, Rijk Zwaan Vietnam’s Managing Director Nien Van Dang comments, “Growers are focused on improving yields, quality, and sustainability. Modern growing techniques help make yields more predictable despite sometimes unpredictable weather. Opening this trial station in Lam Dong advances our commitment of developing vegetable varieties suited to local conditions, benefiting not only growers but also the fresh produce market as a whole.”
