Agriculture

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C – Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan and Marc Mealy, Senior Vice President for Policy at the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), co-chaired a seminar connecting agricultural enterprises of Vietnam and the US on May 13 in Washington D.C. The event took place on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to the US to attend the ASEAN-US Special Summit. It was attended by representatives from agencies, businesses and associations in the agricultural sector of the two countries and several banks and investment funds, and representatives from some major US industry associations such as the Soybean Export Council, the Grains Council, the National Pork Producers Council and multinational agricultural corporations. At the seminar, a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development informed participants about the priority strategy for the development of Vietnam's agricultural … [Read more...] about Seminar connects Vietnamese, US agricultural businesses

Businesses from the two countries signed four memorandum of understanding (MoU) in facilitating trade and agricultural production. Vietnam and the US can become credible and sustainable partners in agricultural production, for which the Vietnamese Government is committed to addressing business concerns and creating a favorable environment for international investors, including those from the US. Hi-tech farming in Hanoi's rural district. Photo: The Hanoi Times Minister of Agricultural and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan gave the remarks during a business matching event between Vietnamese and US farm businesses on May 13 in Washington. Representatives of businesses, Government agencies, and associations in the agricultural sector from both countries took part in the event, including the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), National Pork Producers Council and other multinationals. At the conference, Minister Hoan briefed the delegates on Vietnam’s strategy for … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks sustainable partnership with US in agricultural production

The groundbreaking ceremony of DHN Gia Lai high-technology agricultural complex in the Central Highlands Province of Gia Lai. — Photo courtesy of Hung Nhon Group Construction of the DHN Gia Lai high-technology agricultural complex has begun in the Central Highlands Province of Gia Lai. Situated in Ia Le Commune in Chu Puh District, the VND1 trillion (US$44.6 million) complex is the fourth project developed by Hung Nhon Group and the Netherlands' De Heus. It will be built on an area of around 100ha and include a pig farm with a capacity of 2,500 head imported from the Netherlands, an organic fertiliser factory, and an organic farming area. It will have modern technologies throughout the breeding process to control livestock quality, optimise livestock performance and reduce costs. There will be a grid-connected solar power system to help substantially reduce CO2 emissions. Vu Manh Hung, chairman and general director of Hung Nhon Group, said, “The complex will contribute … [Read more...] about High-tech agriculture complex construction starts in Gia Lai

Ninh Thuan looks forward to sustainable agricultural-rural development . - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Ninh Thuan (VNA) - The south central province of Ninh Thuan has issued a strategy for sustainable agricultural and rural development in the locality in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. Under the plan, Ninh Thuan will strive to triple per capita income by 2030 compared to 2020 and reduce the multidimensional household poverty rate in rural areas by at least 1.5 percent per year, and the ratio of agricultural labourers to total workforce to under 20 percent. The proportion of trained agricultural labourers is set to reach 80 percent by 2030. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Ninh Thuan aims to have at least five districts recognised as new-style rural areas by 2030, with at least two of them meeting all criteria of advanced new-style rural areas The locality will focus on developing green agriculture and adapting to climate change, and … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan looks forward to sustainable agricultural-rural development

Many workers hustled to make products at Anh Dao Cooperative in Da Lat City At the fruit and vegetable processing zone on Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street of Anh Dao Cooperative in Da Lat City, many workers hustled to make products. According to the process, agricultural products are harvested from the gardener, then they are brought directly to the warehouse to be classified according to each product that has been ordered in advance. Each product will have its own way of preliminary processing and packaging, but the common point is that they are all classified from the source so that when they go to the place of consumption, they will limit the need to select products and limit the source of agricultural waste. Ms. Uyen of Anh Dao Cooperative said that cabbage vegetables need to be wrapped in paper to avoid being crushed and damaged when they are transported to supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City. Each year, this unit supplies hundreds of thousands of tons of vegetables and fruits to the … [Read more...] about Lam Dong and HCMC connect to sell agricultural products

"The Complex of Agricultural High-Technology DHN Gia Lai" is in Ia Le Commune, Chu Puh District, with a total investment capital of about VND1,030 billion. The project is expected to have a land use area of ​​about 100 hectares, including farm of 2,500 pigs, selected and imported directly from the Netherlands, pigs slaughter house, organic fertilizer factory, operation and support service area, organic farming area and green land, land for traffic and technical infrastructure, gathering area, purchasing area, preserve and pack fruits according to high quality export standards. Phase 1: The DHN Gia Lai hi-tech application breeding area has a total land area of ​​50 hectares, a capacity of 2,500 calves and grandparents and 25,000 gilts. This is the fourth project in the DHN High-tech Agricultural Complex in Vietnam of two corporations, specializing in the production of high-quality agricultural products in a closed chain including: Selection and Production of Swine & … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking ceremony for the DHN Gia Lai agricultural high-tech complex

The event took place on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to the U.S. to attend the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit. It was attended by representatives from agencies, businesses, and associations in the agricultural sector of the two countries and several banks and investment funds, and representatives from some major U.S. industry associations such as the Soybean Export Council, the Grains Council, the National Pork Producers Council and multinational agricultural corporations. At the seminar, a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development informed participants about the priority strategy for the development of Vietnam's agricultural sector in the coming time as well as opportunities and challenges in promoting bilateral investment and trade. With the desire that the two sides will become a reliable and sustainable partner of each other, representatives from businesses and industry associations straightforwardly exchanged ideas, especially … [Read more...] about Seminar connects Vietnamese, U.S. agricultural businesses

At a seminar on using science and technology to improve agricultural productivity and quality held in Can Tho city last week, Deputy Minister Tran Van Tung said the Mekong Delta plays an important role in the country’s agricultural production, contributing 55 percent of the country’s rice output, 69 percent of seafood and 70 percent of fruits. It also accounts for more than 90 percent of rice exports and 60 percent of seafood exports. But much of it is sold as raw products at low value. Inconsistent quality is a problem that plagues the region. Climate change and global integration have also adversely impacted the delta’s agricultural production, Tung said. Droughts, floods and saltwater intrusion, often an impact of climate change, have greatly affected productivity and quality. In this context, besides finding measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change and mapping out programs and policies to speed up restructuring of the sector, quickly ramping up the use of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s agricultural sector urged to modernize technology

At the meeting with Korean investors (Photo: VGP) On this occasion, leaders of 12 provinces and cities in the South Central Coast - Central Highlands had two meetings and many working sessions as well as met bilaterally with Korean organizations and businesses to promote cooperation and development programs. The provinces focus on introducing and inviting investment in many fields such as renewable energy, tourism, high-tech agriculture, mining, afforestation, medicinal herbs, tourism exploitation from natural heritages, marine economy, industry, and smart city. Representatives of Korean organizations and businesses also had opinions and development plans with the South Central - Central Highlands provinces. The parties pledged to step up the search and call for Korean projects and businesses to invest in order to help the region get a foundation for sustainable and stable development, heal wars, reduce poverty sustainably and fight climate change… Also at the conference, a … [Read more...] about Ministry calls for Korean investors to pour money into South Central region

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with visiting Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 13 called on the defence ministries of Vietnam and Indonesia to bolster consultations and support each other at multilateral forums, and maintain the common stance of ASEAN on regional issues, including the East Sea. He made the call while hosting a reception for Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto, during which he underlined the countries’ mechanisms such as the defence policy dialogue play a major role in exchanging viewpoints, and handling bottlenecks and promptly guiding bilateral defence ties . He hailed the official Vietnam visit by Subianto and a high-ranking delegation of the Indonesian Defence Ministry to attend the ongoing SEA Games 31, saying it will promote bilateral defence cooperation in a practical and effective manner, contributing to the Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership … [Read more...] about President calls for stronger Vietnam-Indonesia defence cooperation