[NEWS] PRESIDENT OF THE CUBAN SMALL FARMERS ASSOCIATION VISITS VIETNAM’S RICE FIELDS

The President of the Cuban Small Farmers Association was impressed by rice production models in Dong Nai and aims to strengthen Vietnam–Cuba agricultural cooperation.

President of the Cuban Small Farmers Association impressed by Vietnam’s rice fields

The visit of the Cuban Small Farmers Association delegation to Vietnam from October 25 to November 1, 2024 marked an important milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries.

In Dong Nai Province, standing before the vast rice fields in Binh Hoa commune, comrade Félix Duarte Ortega - President of the Association - could not hide his admiration.

He continuously used his phone to capture images of the lush Vietnamese agricultural landscape. The diligence and intensive farming techniques of Vietnamese farmers were key highlights that attracted special attention from the delegation.

President of the Cuban Small Farmers Association - Félix Duarte Ortega continuously used his phone to capture images of the vast, expansive rice fields in Binh Hoa Commune, Vinh Cuu District, Dong Nai Province. Photo: Internet

Learning rice production experience from Vietnamese farmers

According to the Cuban Small Farmers Association, they were highly impressed by how Vietnam overcame difficulties to achieve its current agricultural results.

The main purpose of the visit was to learn about:

• Intensive farming techniques to increase rice productivity
• Sustainable models for fruit trees and coffee cultivation
• The application of high technology in livestock and aquaculture

President Félix Duarte Ortega emphasized: “We will learn from your experience to apply in our country, especially as Cuba needs to increase domestic food production.”

President of the Cuban Small Farmers Association - Félix Duarte Ortega inspects rice quality in Binh Hoa Commune, Vinh Cuu District, Dong Nai Province.

A new step in Vietnam - Cuba agricultural cooperation

Beyond the visit in Dong Nai Province, the relationship between the Cuban Small Farmers Association and the Vietnam Farmers’ Union has also been reflected in concrete results.

The rice production cooperation project in Cuba (Los Palacios district) achieved a record yield of 7.2 tons per hectare in 2025 - more than four times higher than the local average. This is clear evidence of the effectiveness of applying Vietnamese rice varieties and techniques in Cuba.

Conclusion

The visit of the Cuban Small Farmers Association is not only a diplomatic activity but also opens a new chapter for the development of farmers in both countries.

With strong support from Vietnam, it is expected that Cuba’s agriculture will see significant progress in the near future.