Craft products displayed at the festival. — VNA/VNS Photo Phuong Anh Ha Noi’s first-ever festival displaying a wide range of agricultural products and craft villages is taking place in the capital city, with the participation of 185 exhibitors. The event, which opened its doors here on Saturday, is the first of its kind to be held in the capital city with an aim of promoting the nation’s agricultural sector whilst simultaneously supporting to connect producers and consumers. Moreover, the festival also provides a venue for businesses to seek additional opportunities to expand co-operation in agriculture, boost technology transfer between individuals, organisations, and businesses globally, in addition to serving agricultural production and rural development. Over 300 booths showcase products in the capital’s agriculture and rural development, especially those participating in the One Commune-One Product (OCOP) programme. A total of 28 provinces and cities … [Read more...] about Ha Noi’s first festival on agricultural products and craft villages opens
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Government plans to have 100,000 enterprises in agriculture by 2030
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a Resolution covering solutions to encourage and foster investment in sustainable and safe development of agriculture. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (first, left) visits a typical agricultural development model in the Southern province of Binh Phuoc in 2018. Photo: VGP The Resolution aims to untap huge potential of the country’s agricultural sector, especially land and human resources. The Government plans to increase the number of enterprises effectively investing in agriculture to 80,000-100,000 by 2030. Of the total, around 3,000-4,000 are large-scale businesses, the Resolution reads. The Government also sets the goals to maintain growth rate of agriculture, forestry and aquaculture at 3% annually meanwhile the export value of agriculture, forestry and aquaculture is expected to increase by 6%-8% annually. To achieve the above goals, the Government will focus on improving related institutions and administrative procedures … [Read more...] about Government plans to have 100,000 enterprises in agriculture by 2030
Vietnam ranks fourth in Southeast Asia in food security
Vietnam was ranked fourth in Southeast Asia and 54th in the world on the Economist Intelligence Unit food security index. Vietnam was ranked fourth in Southeast Asia on the Economist Intelligence Unit food security index A top world rice exporter, the country scored an overall 64.6 out of 100 points, higher than the 62.9 average among 113 countries and territories. Compared to Southeast Asia peers, Vietnam was behind Singapore (1st place), Malaysia (28th) and Thailand (52nd), though ranking above Indonesia (62nd), the Philippines (64th), Myanmar (77th), Cambodia (90th) and Laos (92nd). Vietnam did well in eight indicators - presence and quality of food safety net programmes, access to financing for farmers, change in average food costs, proportion of population under global poverty line, food safety, volatility of agricultural production, urban absorption capacity and food loss - with a score above 75. However, it struggled in public expenditure on agricultural … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranks fourth in Southeast Asia in food security
Agro-tourism makes Lam Dong province special
In November alone, Da Lat resort city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, welcomed half a million tourists, raising total tourist arrivals for the year to 6.2 million. Visitors are attracted to strawberry farms in Da Lat city. (Photo: dalattravel.vn) Agro-tourism, which involves any agriculture-based operation or activity that attracts visitors, is a new product that has emerged to boost local tourism growth. Da Lat’s municipal leaders have encouraged farmers and businesses to invest in agro-tourism. Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, a tourist from Binh Thuan province, joined her friends on an agro-tourism trip to Da Lat. She found it really interesting to pick and taste fruits and vegetables at a farm in Ward 7. Doing farm work is memorable, according to Huong. “I like this place, with its beautiful natural scenery and fresh fruits and vegetables. I enjoyed picking fruits and vegetables myself and tasting them on the spot,” Huong said. Tran Dang from … [Read more...] about Agro-tourism makes Lam Dong province special
US trade negotiator hails ‘remarkable’ deal with China
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (centre) in the Oval Office with US President Donald Trump (left) and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. (AFP/Nicholas Kamm) "This is not just about agriculture and other purchases," US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in an interview with CBS's "Face the Nation." "The way to think about this deal, is this is a first step in trying to integrate two very different systems to the benefit of both of us," he said. The so-called phase one agreement announced Friday includes elements dealing with intellectual property protections, technology, currency and financial services. Above all, Lighthizer said, "it's enforceable." He said the US$50 billion in additional purchases of American agricultural products by China is spelled out in writing in the agreement. 'THIS IS TOTALLY DONE' Though the agreement is still being translated and has yet to be signed, Lighthizer insisted, "This is totally done." He would not give a precise date for the … [Read more...] about US trade negotiator hails ‘remarkable’ deal with China
