Local farm produce processing technology remains averageBy Trung Chanh A local worker processes coconut at a facility in Ben Tre Province – PHOTO: TRUNG CHANH CAN THO - Despite being reputed to be one of the largest agricultural producing countries, the processing technology used by Vietnam’s farmers remains at an average level, compared with what is used throughout the world, according to Nguyen Quoc Toan, acting head of the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority. Toan discussed his evaluation at a meeting on promoting technology processing agro-aqua-forestry products and mechanization to help restructure the agriculture industry in the south, held on October 19 in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang. In particular, the nation’s output of vegetables totals 25 million tons per year, but there are a mere 150 centralized industrial processing facilities with total designed capacity reaching one million tons annually, he noted. Last year, the … [Read more...] about Local farm produce processing technology remains average
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Hanoi: High tech improves farm produce quality
(VEN) - Hanoi considers the application of technologies, especially high technologies, in agriculture and rural development as the key to improved quality of farm produce. High technology is indispensable for the agricultural sector Chu Phu My, Director of the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said the application of high technologies in production, processing and preservation of farm produce has been intensified, helping increase yields and product value and ensure food safety. So far, the capital has developed 123 models of high-tech agriculture. High-tech cultivation contributes 18 percent to the total production value of Hanoi’s agricultural sector; high-tech animal husbandry contributes 34 percent; and high-tech aquaculture, 13 percent. Hanoi has promoted mechanization in cultivation by using 5,676 bulldozers, 281 sowing-machines, 990 motorized pesticide sprayers and 877 combine harvesters. The mechanization ratio in tilling has reached 97 … [Read more...] about Hanoi: High tech improves farm produce quality
Farm produce and agricultural machinery fairs open in Ho Chi Minh City
A series of international fairs on farm produce and agricultural machinery kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City on July 26, aiming to enhance regional links and expand trade cooperation between domestic and international enterprises. The fairs — Farm & Food Tech 2018, Vietnam Farm and Food Expo 2018, and Agritech Vietnam 2018 ¬— feature nearly 200 booths of domestic and international businesses from countries such as the Republic of Korea, Japan, Malaysia and China. Farm & Food Tech 2018 brings together machinery and equipment for post-harvest processing, preserving, food safety testing, traceability, and printing, as well as food packaging. At the same time, the fair displays agricultural products, high-tech agricultural products, biotechnology and clean food. Agritech Vietnam 2018 will offer opportunities for businesses to connect investment, transfer technology and production lines. While the … [Read more...] about Farm produce and agricultural machinery fairs open in Ho Chi Minh City
Provinces to host farm produce fairs
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A fair showcasing products of communes as well as hi-tech farm produce in the northern midland and mountainous region will be held next month in the northern province of Thái Nguyên. The ‘One commune one product (OCOP)’ fair aims to honour Việt Nam’s high-quality agro-forestry-fisheries products which are well-known in domestic and foreign markets, organisers said a press conference in Hà Nội on Tuesday. Nguyễn Quốc Huy, Deputy Director of Thái Nguyên Department of Industry and Trade, described the forthcoming event as a good chance for cities and provinces in the region to advertise their potential and strengths in agriculture and green tourism. The fair, organised annually by Thái Nguyên province since 2016, will also offer a venue for businesses, farms and processors to exchange experience and set up partnerships, he said. The event will run from August 31 to … [Read more...] about Provinces to host farm produce fairs
Long An increases supply of farm produce to Ho Chi Minh City
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Long An (VNA) – The southern province of Long An has increased supply of farm produce to Ho Chi Minh City under the 2016-2020 socio-economic cooperation agreement with the city, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Van Can. As home to 32 cooperatives and VietGAP firms with a capacity of nearly 21,000 tonnes, Long An will provide nearly 500,000 tonnes of vegetables for Ho Chi Minh City each day, nearly 225,000 pigs and 133,000 cows and a variety of specialty rice each year. The province also supplies roughly 11,000 tonnes of fresh shrimps in brackish water and other farm produce such as dragon fruits, lemons and pineapples to Binh Dien wholesale market and local restaurants. Long An asked for the city’s support for its agricultural products to enter its stable distribution channel, especially fruits and vegetables, hold training courses for managerial staff, cooperatives and working groups on high-tech … [Read more...] about Long An increases supply of farm produce to Ho Chi Minh City