LOCATION: Yen Lap, Phu Tho Province

Tea is the second most popular drink in the world, after water. For a number of developing countries including Vietnam, tea is an important commodity in terms of jobs and export earnings. However, as with many other agricultural commodities, real primary producer prices have fallen dramatically over the last three decades. VECO is active in Yen Lap, Phu Tho province where tea is a major crop and often accounts for more than 40% of family income. Chain development is seen as an approach which can improve the quality of the tea by developing strong market linkages and collective actions, resulting in a higher income for farmers.

How do farmers see the future?
VECO asked the farmers to look into the future and try to imagine how their commune will develop and what they will show their grandchildren in 20 years from now. Take a look at the testimonials: