Nguyen Bao / VIETNAM
Nguyen Bao / VIETNAM
Nguyen Bao / VIETNAM
Asia
Asia
7 minutes
7 minutes
Aug 2, 2023
Aug 2, 2023



Amid the lush rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, Nguyen Bao cultivates organic jasmine rice using time-honored methods passed down through generations. Raised in a family of rice farmers, he has committed his life to ensuring that Vietnam’s staple crop is grown with respect for both people and nature.
Amid the lush rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, Nguyen Bao cultivates organic jasmine rice using time-honored methods passed down through generations. Raised in a family of rice farmers, he has committed his life to ensuring that Vietnam’s staple crop is grown with respect for both people and nature.
Amid the lush rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, Nguyen Bao cultivates organic jasmine rice using time-honored methods passed down through generations. Raised in a family of rice farmers, he has committed his life to ensuring that Vietnam’s staple crop is grown with respect for both people and nature.
Nguyen follows traditional, chemical-free farming methods, using natural irrigation from the Mekong River and rotating crops to maintain soil fertility. He works alongside local farmers, sharing knowledge on sustainable techniques and ensuring that rice farming remains a viable and ethical livelihood.
Nguyen follows traditional, chemical-free farming methods, using natural irrigation from the Mekong River and rotating crops to maintain soil fertility. He works alongside local farmers, sharing knowledge on sustainable techniques and ensuring that rice farming remains a viable and ethical livelihood.
Nguyen follows traditional, chemical-free farming methods, using natural irrigation from the Mekong River and rotating crops to maintain soil fertility. He works alongside local farmers, sharing knowledge on sustainable techniques and ensuring that rice farming remains a viable and ethical livelihood.






For Nguyen, rice farming is more than just producing food—it is a way of life. Through TERRA, he welcomes travelers to experience the daily rhythm of the paddies, from planting to harvesting, offering an immersive journey into the culture of Vietnamese agriculture.
For Nguyen, rice farming is more than just producing food—it is a way of life. Through TERRA, he welcomes travelers to experience the daily rhythm of the paddies, from planting to harvesting, offering an immersive journey into the culture of Vietnamese agriculture.
For Nguyen, rice farming is more than just producing food—it is a way of life. Through TERRA, he welcomes travelers to experience the daily rhythm of the paddies, from planting to harvesting, offering an immersive journey into the culture of Vietnamese agriculture.
Nguyen is dedicated to preserving Vietnam’s rich rice heritage while ensuring sustainability. By promoting fair-trade practices and teaching young farmers, he is shaping a future where tradition and innovation work hand in hand to support both people and the planet.
Nguyen is dedicated to preserving Vietnam’s rich rice heritage while ensuring sustainability. By promoting fair-trade practices and teaching young farmers, he is shaping a future where tradition and innovation work hand in hand to support both people and the planet.
Nguyen is dedicated to preserving Vietnam’s rich rice heritage while ensuring sustainability. By promoting fair-trade practices and teaching young farmers, he is shaping a future where tradition and innovation work hand in hand to support both people and the planet.




