Vietnam agri news update – September 2024
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Vietnam to establish national rice council for sustainable production and export
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, along with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, is set to soon present a proposal to the Government for the creation of a national rice council.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên noted that rice production remains fragmented and lacks advanced technology, with exports heavily reliant on traditional markets, limiting diversification. He emphasized that the establishment of this council would lead to the development of robust and practical policies aimed at enhancing the value of Vietnamese rice and establishing it as a prominent global brand.
Source: Việt Nam to establish national rice council for sustainable production, export (vietnamnews.vn)
The EU increases control over quality of several Vietnam’s agricultural products
Many Vietnam’s agricultural products have been placed under stricter food hygiene and safety controls by the European Union (EU) since the beginning of this year, according to an official from the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (SPS Vietnam). Statistics indicate that Vietnam received 57 warnings from the EU in the first half of this year, representing an increase of more than 80 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Statistics of the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (SPS Việt Nam) showed Việt Nam received 57 warnings from the EU in the first half of this year, an increase of more than 80 per cent compared to the same period last year, resulting in higher inspection frequencies for dragon fruit (30 per cent), chilli (50 per cent), okra (50 per cent) and durian (10 per cent).
Source: Enterprises urged to strictly comply with the EU’s quality requirements (vietnamnews.vn)
Vietnam's efforts to strengthen supply chains for sustainable organic agriculture
Organic agricultural products are becoming increasingly popular due to their sustainability, safety, and nutritional benefits.
The Vietnamese government has shown strong support for organic agriculture through several policies, including the 2022 Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW and Decree No. 109/2018/ND-CP, which promote green and circular agriculture. These efforts are part of a broader plan set out in Decision No. 885/QD-TTg for organic agriculture development from 2020 to 2030, aligning with global trends and Vietnam's agricultural restructuring policy.
Experts believe that achieving long-term success in organic farming will require effective collaboration among all stakeholders in the production system.
Source: Vietnam enhances supply chains for sustainable organic agriculture | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
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