Ca mau: In the early days of 2026, farmers in the shrimp-rice farming areas of Ca Mau province are busy with harvest. For the 2025-2026 rice crop on shrimp farming land, the entire province of Ca Mau has planted over 90,000 hectares, including over 47,000 hectares in the North Ca Mau region, concentrated in the communes of Vinh Phuoc, Phuoc Long, Hong Dan, Vinh Loc, and Ninh Thanh Loi; and over 43,000 hectares in the South Ca Mau region, including the communes of Bien Bach, Tri Phai, U Minh, and Khanh An. Many early-sown areas have already been harvested with fairly high yields, and the remaining rice crops are ripening, promising a successful harvest. According to Vietnam News Agency, the integration of shrimp and rice farming in Ca Mau has been a significant development for the local agriculture sector. The model not only optimizes land use but also helps in maintaining ecological balance, enhancing farmers' incomes. The successful implementation of this model over the years has encouraged further expansi on of cultivated areas and adoption of advanced farming techniques to maximize productivity. The provincial authorities have supported farmers through various initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and providing access to quality seeds and farming equipment. This assistance has been crucial in ensuring the continued success of the shrimp-rice farming model in the region. As the harvest progresses, farmers remain optimistic about the prospects for the remainder of the season, which is expected to yield substantial economic benefits for the local community.