December 13, 2024 | 11:10 GMT +7

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are forecasted to reach USD 7.2 billion

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are forecasted to reach USD 7.2 billion

(VAN) The General Secretary of Vinafruit said that Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover increased from USD 3.3 billion in 2022 to USD 5.6 billion in 2023 and will reach USD 7.2 billion in 2024.

Intellectualizing farmers requires persistence and the right level of investment

Intellectualizing farmers requires persistence and the right level of investment

(VAN) Farmers' participation in collective economic organizations is still low, and the training efforts are not consistent, which makes the journey of intellectualizing farmers challenging.

Intellectualizing farmers is an ongoing process

Intellectualizing farmers is an ongoing process

(VAN) Nowadays, production is no longer solely based on experience. Success stories from local models show that intellectualizing farmers has become a top priority.

Dong Thap has more than 42.000 professional farmers

Dong Thap has more than 42.000 professional farmers

(VAN) From the idea of the "Professional farmer" movement, farmers in Dong Thap have gradually changed their production mindset, affirming their role in building the agricultural economy.

China establishes first weather modification institute to cultivate talents for disaster prevention amid climate change

China establishes first weather modification institute to cultivate talents for disaster prevention amid climate change

(VAN) According to a report from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, some 77.6 percent of Earth's land experienced drier conditions during the three decades leading up to 2020 compared to the previous 30-year period.

Imported foods found with residues of 48 pesticides not approved for UK use

Imported foods found with residues of 48 pesticides not approved for UK use

(VAN) Pesticide Action Network analysis of government testing data finds chemicals linked to cancer and harmful to bees.

Public-private partnership to help people understand multifunctional value of forest

Public-private partnership to help people understand multifunctional value of forest

(VAN) On December 11, MARD and Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam held the closing ceremony of the program 'Water Conservation - For a Green Vietnam'.

Providing roadmap for Vietnam and France’s agricultural cooperation

Providing roadmap for Vietnam and France’s agricultural cooperation

(VAN) The premier meeting of the Vietnam - France Agricultural Working Group addressed several subjects to establish a framework to foster agricultural cooperation between the two nations.

A farm of thousands of red junglefowl with zero disease for 12 years

A farm of thousands of red junglefowl with zero disease for 12 years

(VAN) For 12 years, the red junglefowl farm of Le Do Chinh and his wife have never been infected with any disease thanks to methodical farming approaches.

Tram Chim National Park to be the safe home for sarus cranes

Tram Chim National Park to be the safe home for sarus cranes

(VAN) To keep the cranes staying year-round, it is essential to maintain a suitable environment throughout the breeding season, including clean rice fields free of harmful chemicals and a habitat friendly to wildlife.

Russia’s GAP Resource looks to establish poultry processing in Africa

Russia’s GAP Resource looks to establish poultry processing in Africa

(VAN) GAP Resource, one of the leading Russian broiler meat manufacturers, is considering establishing poultry processing capacities in Africa, Dmitry Antonov, GAP Resource’s senior vice president, unveiled during an industry conference in Sochi.

Overcoming natural disasters with determination and compassion

Overcoming natural disasters with determination and compassion

(VAN) Multi-sectoral recovery assessment after Typhoon Yagi guides the development of sustainable post-disaster recovery plans, turning the plan into a collective effort for action.

Positioning One Health as a national priority

Positioning One Health as a national priority

(VAN) The One Health approach requires consensus among ministries, cross-sectoral funding support, and the development of a shared data-sharing mechanism.

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