The Hanoitimes - The city has mapped out specific solutions to ensure farm production goals, while minimizing the impact, towards sustainable development. Hanoi’s agricultural sector this year strives to achieve growth of 3% or more, focusing on focus on large-scale production, high-tech application and smart agriculture, according to the municipal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. A vegetable-planting facility in Soc Son district, Hanoi. Photo: Ngoc Anh Targets for 2021 This year, the city plans an estimated 232,000ha for cultivation, including 160,000ha of rice fields and 33,000 ha for growing vegetables and beans. Another 7,200 ha will be used for the cultivation of flowers and ornamental plants, satisfying the demand for consumption in the city and for export. In addition, 22,350 ha will be dedicated to the cultivation of high-yield fruits such as grapefruit, orange and longan. The city also aims to raise 145,000 cows, 1.8 million pigs, stabilize poultry flock in 40 million heads and maintain 24,000ha for aquaculture. Mr. Chu Phu My, the Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that agriculture is still a risky field and vulnerable to weather factors and diseases. Therefore, Hanoi has mapped out specific solutions to ensure its goals, while minimizing the impacts, towards sustainable development. "The city will promote the application of science and technology, thereby increasing the productivity and quality of agricultural products, and facilitating the development of the processing industry," Mr. My said. Mr. Chu Phu My, Director of the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Hanoi will concentrate on increasing the organic production area for key crops, especially the area for growing vegetables and fruit trees. In addition, the city will effectively exploit the riparian zones of rivers (Red, Da, Day, Duong) to grow crops, strengthen …
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