Farm produce preservation

The Kinoko Thanh Cao Import-Export Company Limited in My Duc District, Ha Noi has applied high technology in mushroom production. — Photos courtersy of Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Ha Noi's agriculture sector is focusing on the application of high technology to improve the capacity of processing agricultural produce, according to the Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Agricultural production has many risks because of dependence on weather and disease prevalence. The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly had a strong impact on the production - supply chain of the sector. Accordingly, development of the processing industry is considered the optimal solution to improve the value of products and ensure the supply of farming produce for domestic consumption and export. Besides that, the municipal agriculture sector will also focus on building raw material regions and forming closed production chains. “In recent years, Ha Noi's …

Continue Reading about Ha Noi improves farm produce processing capacity →

Hanoi (VNA) – The capital city of Hanoi has defined the development of processing industry as an optimal solution to improve the value of local farm produce and ensure supply of the products to the domestic market as well as for export. In order to implement the solution, the agricultural sector has focused on promoting the application of high technology in all production activities, while developing material growing areas and forming closed production chains, thus enhancing the locality’s capacity in farm produce processing. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, General Director of Huong Son Food JSC in Thanh Tri district said that food and foodstuff products usually have short preservation time, therefore, processing is the best way to deal with this problem. Furthermore, processed products have higher economic values, up to two - three times than raw products, she added. Meanwhile Dao Thi Luong, Director of Tam Anh safe vegetable production and trading cooperative in Phu Xuyen …

Continue Reading about Hanoi focuses on boosting farm produce processing industry →

The Kinoko Thanh Cao Import-Export Company Limited in Mỹ Đức District, Hà Nội has applied high technology in mushroom production. — Photos courtersy of Hà Nội Department of Agriculture and Rural Development HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội's agriculture sector is focusing on the application of high technology to improve the capacity of processing agricultural produce, according to the Hà Nội Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Agricultural production has many risks because of dependence on weather and disease prevalence. The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly had a strong impact on the production - supply chain of the sector. Accordingly, development of the processing industry is considered the optimal solution to improve the value of products and ensure the supply of farming produce for domestic consumption and export. Besides that, the municipal agriculture sector will also focus on building raw material regions and forming closed …

Continue Reading about Hà Nội improves farm produce processing capacity →

THỪA THIÊN HUẾ   A local specialty, pomelos planted in Hương Thọ Commune in the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế have brought about high economic value, helping improve locals’ income in recent years. Pomelos are packaged for wholesale markets. VNA/VNS Photos Tường Vi The provincial authorities therefore have actively implemented measures to expand pomelo cultivating areas, ensure stable output, promote the application of post-harvest preservation technology and develop the brand for the local specialty fruit. The harvest season of Hương Thọ pomelos lasts from August to December. VNA/VNS Photos Tường Vi Farmer Lê Đoàn is growing over one hectare of pomelos in his garden. According to him, the fruit is easy to grow, resistant to many types of pests and diseases, and suitable for the soil conditions of the commune. Đoàn and many other farmers in the area have regularly participated in training courses and installed automatic irrigation systems to reduce …

Continue Reading about Hương Thọ pomelos, specialty fruit of Thừa Thiên Huế →

Wood exports plummet as amid virus outbreak Wood production and exports have hit a slump in recent months after showing strong numbers during the first half of the year, according to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). The country exported US$8.71 billion worth of wood products in the first half of 2021, a 62.9 per cent increase year-on-year. However, the sector has been hard hit by yet another outbreak of the virus. The virus has paralysed some of the largest production centres of the industry including the southern provinces of Binh Duong and Dong Nai, said Bui Chinh Nghia, deputy head of MARD's department of forestry. "We have seen significant drops in wood exports in recent months. Exports for June, July and August dropped by 16 per cent compared to the previous three-month period. August saw the biggest drop at 22 per cent compared to July," said Nghia. More than half of the country's wood producers have had to shutter or scale down …

Continue Reading about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 9 →

Foreign investors maintain confidence in Vietnam’s economy Vietnam attracted 14 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first eight months of this year, only 2 percent lower than the same period last year, showing foreign investors’ confidence in Vietnam’s economic scenario in mid-and long terms. Of the investment capital, up to 11.7 percent has been disbursed, up 2 percent as compared with the corresponding time last year. In August alone, 2.4 billion USD was registered, up 65 percent from the previous month, mainly additional capital injected into the processing and manufacturing industry. However, this month’s FDI disbursement dropped 14.3 percent against July and 12.2 percent year-on-year as the social distancing order has been imposed in major economic centres. Budget collection in August also went up 13.9 percent while total spending reduced 5.9 percent year-on-year. According to the World Bank, Vietnam’s economic recovery in the fourth quarter will …

Continue Reading about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 16 →

Digital transformation plays a vital role in agricultural development To achieve ambitions to become a modern-oriented industrialised nation by 2030 and a developed country with high income by 2045, Viet Nam must succeed in the digital transformation process, in which agriculture is one of the priority areas, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said. Minister Son gave the statement at the Vietnam Agricultural Digital Transformation International Forum 2021, themed “Keeping up with market trends, ensuring the pivotal role of the economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.” which was held virtually on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Vietnam Digital Agriculture Association (VIDA), and e-newspaper VnExpress. The forum is a place for dialogue and public-private policy activities between the Government, private sector and stakeholders. It was also an activity within the framework of the Vietnam International Agricultural Exhibition 2021 (AgriTech Expo …

Continue Reading about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 18 →

Banks on road for digital transformation The banking system and credit institutions are the lifeblood of the nation's economy, with digital information in banking and finance set to become one of the key factors in the digital economy, according to experts. The issue was discussed in an online forum “Digital Finance 2021” held by the Vietnam Financial Times last week. Addressing the online forum, Nguyen Viet Hung, deputy head of the Financial Informatics and Statistics Department, told participants that the digital economy, digital government and digital society were three key pillars that supported the national digital transformation programme. "Digital government helps the government operate more efficiently, effectively and transparently. The digital economy promotes innovation, creates new values, new growth engines and helps increase labour productivity. Digital society helps people have equal opportunities to services, training and knowledge, narrows the development gap …

Continue Reading about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 13 →

Ministry: 24 cities, provinces offer online, television teaching As many as 24 cities and provinces nationwide are offering online and television teaching to students, reported the Ministry of Education and Training. Such localities are An Giang, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Can Tho, Da Nang, Dak Nong, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Hanoi, Hau Giang, Hung Yen, Kien Giang, Long An, Phu Yen, Quang Binh, Quang Ngai, Soc Trang, Tay Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, Tien Giang, Tra Vinh and Vinh Long. Other 25 localities are organising in-person classes to all students, comprising Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Binh Dinh, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Gia Lai, Ha Giang, Ha Nam, Ha Tinh, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Hoa Binh, Kon Tum, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, Quang Ninh, Thai Binh, Thai Nguyen, Thanh Hoa, Tuyen Quang, Vinh Phuc and Yen Bai. The provinces of Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Bac Ninh, Binh Thuan, Ca Mau, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lang Son, Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan, Nghe An, Quang Nam, Quang Tri, Son …

Continue Reading about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 20 →