Improved economic sustainability of Vietnamese vegetable growers in the Syd

Summary

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Program

New and Emerging Plant Industries

Research Organisation

New South Wales Department of Industry and Investment for and on behalf of the State of NSW - Inactive

Objective Summary

1. Adoption of best practices by Vietnamese vegetable growers; 2. Increased economic viability of Vietnamese vegetable growers due to improved market access; 3. Increased consumer confidence in safety of Asian vegetables; 4. Detailed understanding of theinformation requirements and priorities of a specific Non English Speaking Background (NESB) grower groups; 5. Socially more empowered less isolated Vietnamese vegetable growers accessing information and negotiating for their local community; 6. Moreenvironmentally sustainable vegetable production in the Sydney region; 7. Verification of the transportability of the communication and extension model piloted in Northern Territory (DAV176A).