At the working session (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – China wants to step up agricultural cooperation with the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, especially for major farm produce like rice and fruits, in order to raise the efficiency of the rural economy, Chinese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Wu Jun said on June 24. China also hopes to share experience and scientific-technological applications in farming with the locality, while joining hands in the control of food safety and hygiene, and diseases in the husbandry sector, the official said at a working session with municipal leaders. The Chinese side stands ready to transfer high technologies in agricultural production, processing and distribution to Can Tho, and organise training courses for local agricultural officials, farmers and faming households with the participation of Chinese experts, he said. Wu Jun noted that the Chinese authorities will encourage and create conditions for big Chinese agricultural businesses to … [Read more...] about China eyes stronger agricultural cooperation with Can Tho
Fertilizers help to increase agricultural production
Drip irrigation increases crop productivity
The drip irrigation technology, transferred to Vietnam by Israel, is used to provide water and fertilizer to plants, especially those grown in areas with harsh weather like Israel, where the method was invented in 1965 and then applied nationwide. Research has shown that in Vietnam, agriculture accounts for 43 percent of greenhouse gas due to traditional cultivation fertilizer provision methods. Therefore, to improve the environment quality, this new irrigation way, introduced by Netafim – an Israeli manufacturer of irrigation equipment, and offered by Khang Thinh Irrigation Technology Joint Stock Company, has been successfully piloted in the coconut tree plantations in the southern province of Ben Tre and the grape plantations in the central province of Binh Thuan. Thanks to applying this new irrigation method, the productivity of plants has increased from 25 percent to 200 percent. The success in maintaining humidity helps plant roots develop fully, raising the rate of … [Read more...] about Drip irrigation increases crop productivity
Vietnam shares experience on developing green agriculture at UN forum
The Hanoitimes - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), presented the country’s policies and experience to promote green agriculture. A sideline event of "Green economy and the transformational impact on sustainable development in all aspects" was held in the framework of High-level Political Forum of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on July 11, Vietnam News Agency reported. A clean shop selling green products in Son La province of Vietnam. Photo: Huu Quyet The event was co-organized by Thailand, Vietnam, Bhutan, the EU, UNEP and Switch Asia. Participants are all nations' representatives from government leaders and experts on environment and sustainable development. They shared their countries’ solutions to promote a green economy and sustainable production and consumption models that bring about inclusive benefits for the people and minimize environmental … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares experience on developing green agriculture at UN forum
Vietnam shares experience in green agriculture at ECOSOC forum
The application of Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practice (VietGAP) is expected to help increase productivity, mitigate environmental impacts, and raise incomes for farmers. (Illustrative image. Source: VNA) New York (VNA) – Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), presented the country’s policies to promote green agriculture at a sideline event of the High-level Political Forum of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on July 11. The event was co-organised by Thailand, Vietnam, Bhutan, the EU, UNEP and Switch Asia. Ambassador Quy highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in agriculture as well as challenges that the country is facing to ensure sustainable development such as low productivity and environmental impacts due to the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The diplomat emphasised the importance of concrete initiatives to bring policies into life, including the application of … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares experience in green agriculture at ECOSOC forum
Hi-tech application touted as solution to climate change adaptation
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) - Vietnam has been promoting the application of high technologies in agriculture production as part of efforts to adapt to climate change and strive towards sustainable agriculture development, heard the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 19. Participants to the event are debating impacts caused by climate change on the regional agriculture as well as advantages and challenges of the progress towards sustainable agricultural development and adaptation to climate change in ASEM member countries. Dr. Tang The Cuong, Director of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment stressed that Vietnam considers climate change response as a vital task as it is one of the countries hardest hit by climate change. The Vietnamese Government has taken drastic actions in restructuring its economy, especially agricultural restructuring, in order to cope with climate … [Read more...] about Hi-tech application touted as solution to climate change adaptation