Allblack
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
I have just, moments ago, completed a "chat" with my friend in NZ. We spoke about site selection etc: & the consensus is, that organic food produced there is a valuable marketing cachet Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
My "brief" was site selection only. nothing more, nothing less. I have no financial interest in their project, nor do I want/request any. The family group asked me to select the best site in the southern hemisphere with parameters, for ... Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
Many thanks to all those who made a contribution to leasing farmland in SE Asia. I returned from New Zealand & by pure chance via a discussion with an old family acquaintance, he had 32 hectares of pristine land that met all the requirements ... Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
Again my thanks. I am very select with whom I work with. All projects that I have work with must have a complete exit strategy that includes a land remediation programme, future pollutant risk management,economic impact on employees and other ... Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
Great information. We know that from pineapple production in Queensland that there is nutrient depletion. On some farms the soil needs complete remediation & dolomite, CaMg(CO3)2 is now a natural choice My nephew in New Zealand, is a farmer ... Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
Thank you. I was at the Bac Lieu last year doing work in the aquaculture industry & noticed the salinity problem, It hasn't been helped by the dams being built up stream in Laos. These dams restrict the river flow further down stream & ... Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
Many thanks. Cambodia is quite interesting & you are correct about red tape. It is a very good option, my predilection is for Vietnam or Lao We are not looking for any government subsidies or tax breaks in any of the 4 countries By way of ... Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
Many thanks for your input. We have taken into account nutrient levels required for tropical climes. Our main requirements is that the soil pH level is 6 to 7.5. Together with a good water supply. Many thanks again. Best Regards Glen Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam? by Allblack
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ...
Many thanks for the information. We have been in discussion with a land holder who currently leases 100 hectares in An Giang. The lessee is willing to partner in a Joint venture, however he is quite aggressive with his demands, so we terminated our ... Read More
Leasing Farm Land in Vietnam?
Hi All, I am a semi-retired researcher in Australia & have been approached by a family run agricultural business in Australia. They wish to further their business in SE Asia. The crop is for organic food. I have looked at Thailand, Lao, ... Read More
Fresh Blueberries Ho Chi Min by Allblack
Does anyone know where I can buy fresh blueberries in HCM.? Also prices would be helpful too. I do not like frozen imported ones. Cheers
Great response combined with sound logic Much appreciated. Thank you Read More
Fresh Blueberries Ho Chi Min by Allblack
Does anyone know where I can buy fresh blueberries in HCM.? Also prices would be helpful too. I do not like frozen imported ones. Cheers
Many thanks for your input. Read More
Fresh Blueberries Ho Chi Min
Does anyone know where I can buy fresh blueberries in HCM.? Also prices would be helpful too. I do not like frozen imported ones. Cheers Read More
Play golf by karl latraverse
Hello everyone, I move to Saigon 2 years ago from Canada. I'm a designer working in different field, all link in functional products and spaces (interior and furniture). I would love to meet new people interested in Golf, I started to ...
I am ex Air Force many years ago, I have my old tags back in Oz, next time I will bring them & see what that does? Read More
Play golf by karl latraverse
Hello everyone, I move to Saigon 2 years ago from Canada. I'm a designer working in different field, all link in functional products and spaces (interior and furniture). I would love to meet new people interested in Golf, I started to ...
Used to play off 10 years ago, major shoulder operation has nuked that. blown out to 20> Still love the game, even though it spoils a good walk. My youngest son plays of 8> Read More
Play golf by karl latraverse
Hello everyone, I move to Saigon 2 years ago from Canada. I'm a designer working in different field, all link in functional products and spaces (interior and furniture). I would love to meet new people interested in Golf, I started to ...
That was my first wife you were writing about, my second wife tried but failed to keep me in harness. Read More
Play golf by karl latraverse
Hello everyone, I move to Saigon 2 years ago from Canada. I'm a designer working in different field, all link in functional products and spaces (interior and furniture). I would love to meet new people interested in Golf, I started to ...
My times are limited, I prefer mornings Read More
Play golf by karl latraverse
Hello everyone, I move to Saigon 2 years ago from Canada. I'm a designer working in different field, all link in functional products and spaces (interior and furniture). I would love to meet new people interested in Golf, I started to ...
Many thanks for your kind offer, what days & time do you play? Read More
Business Card Printing Ho Chi Minh
Hoping that you may be able to help me. I need to get 500 business cards printed in HCM & need a local printer Am staying near Trang Quang Trai St: HCM District 1, very close to Hai Ba Trung St: I would appreciate your help in finding a ... Read More
Play golf by karl latraverse
Hello everyone, I move to Saigon 2 years ago from Canada. I'm a designer working in different field, all link in functional products and spaces (interior and furniture). I would love to meet new people interested in Golf, I started to ...
Many thanks for your kind offer, I have commitments that I can't break. Much appreciated for your invitation. Cheers Read More
Play golf by karl latraverse
Hello everyone, I move to Saigon 2 years ago from Canada. I'm a designer working in different field, all link in functional products and spaces (interior and furniture). I would love to meet new people interested in Golf, I started to ...
Many thanks for the info. I am in Dalat at the moment & back to HCM next week, will check it out. Cheers Read More
Watch the Allblacks play the British Lions this Saturday 24th June
Irish pub sounds great. Always good to stir the Paddies Grateful thanks Read More
Watch the Allblacks play the British Lions this Saturday 24th June
Many thanks Kenny. My friend in Australia mentioned Phatty's to me. Can't wait for this. Read More
Watch the Allblacks play the British Lions this Saturday 24th June
Hi Folks, Apart from being an avid golfer & a former Kiwi, I am also a fan of Rugby Union, especially the Allblacks. The 1st test is this Saturday 24th June & I want to know where can I watch the game on TV. I am living in District 1 Many ... Read More
Play golf by karl latraverse
Hello everyone, I move to Saigon 2 years ago from Canada. I'm a designer working in different field, all link in functional products and spaces (interior and furniture). I would love to meet new people interested in Golf, I started to ...
Hi Karl, I am in District 1 for the next 6 weeks & an avid golfer. I have not played in Vietnam, nor do I have golf clubs here. Can you suggest a course nearby & possibly hiring clubs? Read More