Received: 05-05-2021 / Accepted: 10-07-2021
Buffalo fattening is a new livelihood model for ethnic minority farmers and tends to develop in some northern border provinces. During the outbreak of Covid-19, the trade in the border areas between Vietnam and China has become difficult since 2020. Is this farming model feasible, especially for disadvantaged groups such as the poor, ethnic minorities? This study used a participatory approach combined with rapid market assessment, financial efficiency analysis and risk analysis tools. The research results showed that this livelihood model is feasible and brings promissing income to farmers even during the current difficult period caused by Covid-19.