"There are three main technological ways to do urban agriculture, and we are involved in all of them by working with most of startups and companies in these field around the world," Dubi Raz, agronomy director of Israeli drip irrigation giant Netafim Global, said in an interview with Xinhua. The technology which makes urban agriculture possible is the ability to grow crops without the need for land and sun. It is a revolutionary technology which makes it possible to produce food anywhere in the universe. Instead of the sunlight, there is a special artificial light which is designed and adjusted to crop individually. This modification ensures perfect growing conditions. The second revolutionary part of urban farming is the use of water or special substrate instead of soil to grow vegetables and fruits. These technologies make it possible to grow crops on walls or vertical layers. Although the technology exists, it is still an expensive practice in most cases. "Because it is costly to … [Read more...] about Feature: Israeli companies promoting urban agriculture techs
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15 national key agricultural products proposed
Photo for illustration The Ministry said many countries identified key agricultural products to encourage growth. However, so far, there has been not set of indicators to determine key agricultural products among countries in the world. Through international experience on determining and developing key products, four criterion groups which most countries are using are economic criteria, social criteria, environmental criteria and criteria on prioritized products for development. In the first 9 months of 2018, exports of major agricultural products reached USD15.16 billion, a year-on-year rise of 4.4%. Some commodities enjoyed higher export value than in the same period last year, including rice USD2.5 million (up 23.2%), fruits and vegetables USD3.07 billion (up 17.1%), and products from rubber USD523 million (up 21.1%)./. BTA … [Read more...] about 15 national key agricultural products proposed
Phu Tho pushes high-tech application in agricultural production
Harvesting tea leaves in Dich Qua commune, Thanh Son district, Phu Tho (Photo: VNA) Phu Tho (VNA) – The northern midland province of Phu Tho’s efforts to apply advanced technologies in agriculture have paid off, creating production areas with high quality and productivity. Based on its advantages in terms of convenient transport infrastructure and a favorable ecosystem, the province has worked to boost investments in agriculture. Within the past five years, it attracted 42 enterprises investing in animal husbandry, crop cultivation, fisheries, and animal feed processing. The mergence of land plots, which is being performed across 94 communes, has been utilised to lay the basis for the formation of large-scale high-tech farming zones. To date, concentrated plantations of rice, corn, and various fruits have been established in Phu Tho town, as well as the districts of Lam Thao, Tam Nong, Thanh Son, Thanh Ba, Ha Hoa, Thanh Thuy, and Doan Hung. In Tam … [Read more...] about Phu Tho pushes high-tech application in agricultural production
Smarter farmer means more sustainable agriculture, says executive
The three-day International Rice Congress opened on Monday in Singapore with the participation of 1,500 thought-leaders, scientists, policymakers, agriculture experts, investors, and others from 40 nations. Viet Nam News caught up with Krysta Harden, senior vice president, external affairs, and chief sustainability officer, Corteva Agriscience, agriculture division of DowDuPont, platinum sponsor of the event, and asked her how to develop sustainable agriculture and how farmers can benefit from rice. What are the role and achievements of the 5th International Rice Congress? The congress has brought many different voices together from around the world. Great discussions are happening. Delegates have discussed sustainable farming and how we can make sure of a good rice crop, how rice is able to compete and stay on the farm. So we have researches, we have technologies and we can see some of the finest scientists in the world here. They are talking about what will happen to rice in the … [Read more...] about Smarter farmer means more sustainable agriculture, says executive
Agriculture vital to Zero Hunger goal
Farmers harvest rice crop in Vũ An Commune in the northern province of Thái Bình’s Kiến Xương District. Việt Nam doesn’t only produce enough food for domestic consumption but also export between 5 to 7 million tonnes of rice annually to the world market.— VNA/VNS Photo Thế DuyệtViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Agricultural development is considered the most effective solution to ‘Zero Hunger’ and poverty reduction initiatives in Việt Nam, contributing to the realisation of sustainable development goals on ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture, said Lê Quốc Doanh, deputy minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Addressing the ceremony which was organised to mark the 38th World Food Day and 40th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Việt Nam, he said these goals are … [Read more...] about Agriculture vital to Zero Hunger goal