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The Department of Crop Production collaborates with Syngenta Vietnam to promote sustainable development in crop cultivation

(VAN) The Department of Crop Production and Syngenta Vietnam Company Limited are partnering to enhance training, research, and technology transfer for sustainable development in crop cultivation during the period of 2023 - 2028.

On August 16th, at the Department of Crop Production (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), the Department of Crop Production and Syngenta Vietnam Company Limited held a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in training, research, and technology transfer, aiming to achieve sustainable development in the field of crop cultivation during the period 2023 - 2028.

Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between the Department of Crop Production and Syngenta Vietnam. Photo: Department of Crop Production.

Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between the Department of Crop Production and Syngenta Vietnam. Photo: Department of Crop Production.

Crop cultivation is one of the key sectors of agriculture. In Vietnam, the products of crop cultivation not only meet domestic consumption needs, contributing to national food security goals but also gradually expand into exports, making a significant contribution to the Vietnamese economy.

However, climate change, market fluctuations, and shifts in consumer trends have deeply impacted the agriculture sector in general, and crop cultivation in particular. In this new context, to increase productivity and production in a sustainable direction, it is necessary to enhance scientific research activities to apply advanced cultivation techniques, and utilize new crop varieties that are better adapted to climate change, and suitable for local soil and climatic conditions. The goal is to develop an ecologically safe, secure, and sustainable crop cultivation sector.

With the favorable strength of being a leading global group in the agrochemical and seed sector, as well as over 30 years of experience in research, development, and trade of seed varieties in Vietnam, Syngenta places great importance on collaborating with partners in selecting, developing, and producing high-value crop varieties. These varieties possess valuable traits and are suitable for Vietnam's climate and cultivation conditions, with the aim of transferring them to farmers.

Mr. Nguyen Nhu Cuong, Director of the Department of Crop Production (left) and Mr. Tran Thanh Vu, General Director of Syngenta Vietnam Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement. Photo: Department of Crop Production.

Mr. Nguyen Nhu Cuong, Director of the Department of Crop Production (left) and Mr. Tran Thanh Vu, General Director of Syngenta Vietnam Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement. Photo: Department of Crop Production.

The main collaboration between Syngenta Vietnam and the Department of Crop Production includes:

- Enhancing the collaboration of expertise: Advanced training to enhance expertise in specialized fields and introduce new technical approaches applied to crop variety selection, cultivation, and sustainable and safe production.

- Training and guidance for expanding production, and implementing the efficiency assessment model for new crop varieties considering local cultivation practices, climate conditions, and soil characteristics. These new varieties will be transferred to farmers to increase productivity, quality, and cultivation efficiency.

- Training and guidance for provinces and cities to implement region-specific cultivation area codes nationwide. This aims to monitor and control production conditions, product quality, and traceability of agricultural products.

Through this collaboration, both parties aim to achieve positive outcomes for the crop production sector. This partnership is expected to enhance productivity, crop quality, and economic value for farmers, contributing to the sustainable development of agriculture.

Beyond bolstering the immediate livelihoods of farmers, this collaboration embodies a broader commitment to the long-term well-being of the agricultural sector. The integration of responsible cultivation practices is set to nurture a thriving ecosystem where crop cultivation harmonizes with environmental sustainability. As these advancements become deeply ingrained within the fabric of farming communities, they will contribute to the realization of a robust, resilient, and prosperous agricultural sector that stands the test of time.

The technical staffs of Syngenta Vietnam are ready to accompany and stand by with the farmers. Photo: TL.

The technical staffs of Syngenta Vietnam are ready to accompany and stand by with the farmers. Photo: TL.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Nhu Cuong, Director of the Department of Crop Production, stated that the collaboration between the Department of Crop Production and Syngenta Vietnam is oriented towards the benefits of farmers and the sustainable development of agriculture. "We will promote the dissemination and application of modern cultivation methods into production models. This will facilitate the transfer of new technologies to improve the livelihoods of farmers, build responsible cultivation awareness, and aim for a sustainable agricultural sector in Vietnam," emphasized Mr. Cuong.

Addressing the signing ceremony, Mr. Tran Thanh Vu, General Director of Syngenta Vietnam, mentioned that Syngenta places strong emphasis on collaborating with research institutes and agricultural management agencies to enhance cooperation and bridge the gap between research and application. The signing of the memorandum of understanding between Syngenta and the Department of Crop Production aims to leverage the strengths of both parties, accelerate the transfer of new technologies into production, enhance the value of agricultural products, and contribute to an ecologically sound, safe, and sustainable agricultural sector.

Author: Le Thuyet

Translated by Nguyen Hai Long

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