The forum aims to form and develop the bilateral partnership in organic agriculture through short-term training courses for scientists, agricultural officials, farmers, and those interested in organic agriculture.

Delegates visit a booth displaying organic products on the sidelines of the forum.

Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Si Lam said that the locality is mobilizing resources to develop agricultural production towards green and sustainable growth.

From now until 2025, it will give priority to boosting organic agriculture in its advantageous products such as rice, mango, vegetables, and medicinal herbs, Lam added.

Sharing cooperation prospects in organic agriculture between An Giang and Australia, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Anh Thu stated that Australia is strong in its agricultural research, especially in biological control, pest management, farm produce supply chain management, the quality of agricultural and aquatic products, and advanced cultivation techniques – of which An Giang is in demand for.

Therefore, he expressed his hope that Australia and An Giang will intensify cooperation in the time ahead, through short-term courses on organic cultivation for local scientists, agricultural officials, and farmers.

Alan Broughton, Vice President of the Organic Agriculture Association of Australia, said that the association will support An Giang by transferring technologies and attracting the involvement of relevant foreign experts, scientists, and international organizations towards developing organic agriculture in the province.

According to him, the organic agriculture certificate is not the end goal, but rather the essence of organic agriculture is to improve public health, restore the organic matter of soil, and reduce production costs.

Vietnam’s organic farming expansion faster than world average

The total organic farming area in Vietnam expanded from 12,120ha to 76,666 ha between 2007 and 2015, faster than the global average pace, said Director of the Vietnam Agricultural Extension Centre Tran Van Khoi.

 

Rooting for an organic wonder in central Vietnam

The ‘Vietnamese ginseng,’ grown in sylvan surroundings in Quang Nam Province, can fetch up to $4,400 per kilogram.

 

Vietnam, France share experience in organic agriculture

Close to 20 businesses from Vietnam and France gathered at a forum in Paris on February 26 to exchange know-how in organic agricultural production.

 

Developing organic agriculture - inevitable trend

Vietnam is now one of the 170 countries with organic farming models in the world. 

 

Vietnam attends ASEAN Natural & Organic Show in India

Vietnamese businesses are participating in the ASEAN Natural & Organic Show in India from December 15-17.

 

Source: VNA