In the Mekong Delta region alone, the varieties made by Vietnamese scientists have been grown on 77 percent of the total rice area. In particular, the high-quality OM5451 variety has been used for nearly 1 million hectares. The productivity of the new varieties is higher than old ones by an average 10 percent, equivalent to an addition 1.65 million tons of rice or over 8 trillion VND per year. Made-in-Vietnam varieties and new techniques and technologies help the country improve the quality and productivity of products as well as competitiveness of its farm produce. At the same time, many new techniques and technologies have been transferred and applied in agriculture, contributing to improving the quality and productivity of products as well as competitiveness of Vietnamese farm produce, while reducing production cost and enhancing incomes of farmers. Last year, the MARD recognized 48 new plant varieties, 29 new technology advances and processes, many of which have been applied in production. The ministry has also placed order for research on agricultural technologies for the sector’s restructuring towards sustainable development, with 36 technology research projects and seven pilot production projects with the engagement of many enterprises. In 2018, the MARD will promote technology research and transfer to serve the sector’s reform and the building of new-style rural areas in the 2018-2025 period. At the same time, the ministry will focus on developing national products and national trademarks for a number of products, including rice, mushroom, coffee, catfish and shrimp. It will also continue encouraging… [Read full story]
Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Pham Khoi Nguyen said that Vietnam needs to check land area nationwide in order to devise the most suitable land development plan. In order to get land to develop industries, the state has been taking back agricultural land. A lot of farmers have lost means of livelihood, while national food security may be threatened. Do you think that we need to reconsider the industrialisation process? Vietnam is now an agricultural country. In order to develop the country, we need to develop industries, and in order to develop industries, we have no other choice…... [read more]
Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Pham Khoi Nguyen said that Vietnam needs to check land area nationwide in order to devise the most suitable land development plan. In order to get land to develop industries, the state has been taking back agricultural land. A lot of farmers have lost means of livelihood, while national food security may be threatened. Do you think that we need to reconsider the industrialisation process? Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Pham Khoi Nguyen answers reporters questions Vietnam is now an agricultural country. In order to develop the country, we need to…... [read more]
As autumn arrives, visitors marvel at the picturesque scene of the ripened terraced rice fields in northwestern Vietnam. The beauty of these rice fields can be blurred by the white clouds and the wind. Such dreamlike scenery can only be seen in the early morning or after a sudden rain falling on the terraced fields lying along the mountain ranges. Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province, Hoang Su Phi in Ha Giang Province and Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai Province are perhaps the three areas having the most beautiful terraced rice fields in Vietnam. They are also popular tourism…... [read more]
Vietnam may export 7.5 million tons of rice in 2011, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has forecast after considering the high export volume of 6 million tons in the first nine months of the year. The latest target of 7.5 million tons is higher by 200,000 tons than the target set in the previous month. And if this comes true, the rice exports would bring more than 3.7 billion dollars this year, according to MARD. The rice export in the first nine months of the year represented the increase of 9.13 percent in quantity and 23.71 percent…... [read more]
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a budget of 470 billion VND (about 22 million USD) to help preserve and develop rice fields in nine cities and provinces across the country. Northern Bac Ninh, central Thanh Hoa, Da Nang, Quang Ngai are among the provinces earmarked for attention, but most of the funds will go to Mekong Delta provinces such as Tay Ninh, Vinh Long, Hau Giang, Dong Thap and Kien Giang. A Government study has revealed that rapid urbanisation and industrialisation as well as infrastructure development have led to a decline in rice fields throughout Vietnam. Government Decision…... [read more]
