The fair takes place until September 17, at the Economic Transaction and Commerce Area, No. 489, Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi.

Vietnam International Agriculture Trade Fair kicks off.

With a scale of nearly 200 booths, the AgroViet 2023 is displaying OCOP products, typical high-value processed products from various regions within Vietnam, as well as from countries such as China, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Russia and ASEAN nations.

Nguyen Minh Tien, Director of the Trade Promotion Centre for Agriculture, said the fair contributes to promoting international economic exchange cooperation; introduce brands, products, and trade transactions; and honour agriculture, forestry, fisheries, OCOP products, and high-quality agricultural specialities, from localities throughout the country.

At the same time, it is an opportunity for businesses and cooperatives to consolidate and exploit the domestic and export markets.

The fair aims to showcase the latest advancements in agricultural technology, machinery, and equipment, providing attendees with valuable insights into the industry's cutting-edge developments.

Furthermore, AgroViet 2023 is expected to foster international cooperation, elevate the profile of Vietnamese products and brand names, and create opportunities for enterprises and cooperatives to expand their presence in both domestic and export markets.

As part of the trade fair, specialised seminars will be conducted both in-person and online.

These seminars will cover topics such as sustainable agriculture, coupled with rural tourism, the promotion of regional and speciality products on e-commerce platforms in 2023, and a business exchange conference between Vietnamese and foreign companies.

6-month agriculture exports near last year’s total

Exports of vegetables and fruits are estimated to have surged 63% year-on-year in the first six months to nearly $2.8 billion, or 90% of last year’s total.

Agriculture Minister buys lychee tree in Luc Ngan

(BGO) – With deep impression on “Lychee tree in home garden” model, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan bought lychee tree in the garden of Nguyen Van Son in Quy Son commune, Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province).

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan pays working visit to Bac Giang province

(BGO)- On June 4, the delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) led by Le Minh Hoan, member of the Party Central Committee, MARD Minister inspected implementation of the National Target Programmes on building new-style rural areas, socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas and sustainable poverty reduction in Luc Ngan district and visited some lychee growing models in northern province of Bac Giang.

Vietnam, Italy cooperate to promote green agriculture

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Italian multinational energy company Eni S.p.A in Hanoi on May 23, aiming to promote sustainable development of forests and agricultural activities.

Application of AI technology to develop modern and sustainable agriculture

Using artificial intelligence (AI) can help farmers optimize production processes, increase yields and reduce costs, while minimizing negative impacts on the environment, thereby contributing to promoting the development of modern and sustainable agriculture, according to Dr. Tran Quy, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Digital Economy Development.

Source: NDO