Agriculture continues to spearhead backbone of economy

Agriculture continues to spearhead backbone of economy

MPI Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasised that Vietnam's agricultural sector has seen the strongest development ever, along with rising exports.
Agricultural connectivity bolstered in Dong Thap province

Agricultural connectivity bolstered in Dong Thap province

A six-day forum on bridging One Commune, One Product items in the Mekong Delta is set to leave a mark on agricultural production and bolster regional connectivity by turning the region into a deserving place to live.
Hanoi aims to develop smart agriculture

Hanoi aims to develop smart agriculture

The capital city has implemented many high-tech agricultural production models in order to move towards smart agriculture. However, the city will have to pay more attention to promoting the application of science and technology as well as training high-quality labour resources.
Vietnam, Venezuela boost agricultural cooperation

Vietnam, Venezuela boost agricultural cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Le Viet Duyen paid a working visit to Guárico state from February 25 to 28 to discuss stepping up agricultural production projects and other promising cooperation initiatives.
Prime Minister directs provision of seeds to flood-hit provinces

Prime Minister directs provision of seeds to flood-hit provinces

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to provide seeds free of charge to four central provinces hard hit by flood this year, to help the localities restore agricultural production.
Investment in farm land needed: experts

Investment in farm land needed: experts

Vietnam was in urgent need of policies to develop a transparent and sustainable agricultural land market to attract more investment in the farming sector, according to the Vietnam Real Estate Association.
Festival featuring Hanoi’s agricultural products, craft villages to open

Festival featuring Hanoi’s agricultural products, craft villages to open

A festival featuring Hanoi’s agricultural products and craft villages is expected to take place from December 14-17 in the capital city.
PM urges Hai Phong to take lead in agriculture modernisation

PM urges Hai Phong to take lead in agriculture modernisation

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he expects the northern port city of Hai Phong will take the lead in developing a modern agricultural industry while addressing a conference on October 15 to review the implementation of the national programme on new-style rural building areas in the city in 2010-2020.
Vietnam decides on removal of glyphosate from agricultural production

Vietnam decides on removal of glyphosate from agricultural production

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development today officially enacted a decision on the proposed removal of pesticides containing the active ingredient glyphosate from the list of pesticides allowed for use in Vietnam.
Hau Giang, RoK link up on farm tech

Hau Giang, RoK link up on farm tech

The Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang will continue working with the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) organisation for agricultural technology transfer and trade (FACT) in forming agricultural production value chains, said Truong Canh Tuyen, vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee at a working session with FACT representatives and some Korean businessmen on Thursday.