Nghiên cứu tính bền vững của các mô hình canh tác có triển vọng trên địa bàn tỉnh Hậu Giang

Abstract

The research was conducted to assess the sustainability of farming systems in Hau Giang province from three aspects, economic, social and environmental. Based on the analysis and comparison between the sustainability of the models and the management mechanism of the localities to develop the strategy for management of land resources to ensure sustainable development under the impact of climate change. Households interview was conducted to collect the data on the economic, social and environmental situation of the selected farming models. A kite method for suitable assessment was applied to select a sustainable development for resource management. Cost-benefit analysis, data standardization, direct interview, expected cost approach and Likert scale were applied, based on criteria of food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO, 2007). The results showed that within five farming models, 3 models had high suitability for 3 objectives including pineapple model, fruit trees, 2 rice crops, while sugarcane had lower value of sustainability of society, needs to be considered. However, 3 rice crops eventhough had high value in society and enviroment its economic value was low. Thus, based on those results, the local government needs to develop the strategies to limit the constraints for better sustainable development.