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15 March, 2021

the face of the remote industry in Hiep My Tay (Cau Ngang) recovered after the epidemic

Effective microbiological management can be the key to efficient farming

New research shows that if the aquaculture industry can take advantage of microbial dynamics in fish farms, Producers can see major improvements in farming efficiency.

The development of effective microbial management strategies to reduce disease outbreaks in aquaculture is often hindered by limited knowledge of microorganisms in shrimp and fish farms.. New research published by the Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET, Ghent University) in collaboration with INVE Aquaculture, Benchmark (BAN) Showcases the opportunity to achieve livestock efficiency through a comprehensive understanding of the microbiota (microbiome).

Mr. Peter De Schryver, Team Leader for Health and Environment at INVE (BAN) and co-author of the study: “In aquaculture, The presence of bacteria in the culture water affects the nutrient cycle, metabolic waste decomposition, digestion and animal health. Therefore, the management of these bacteria is an important tool in shaping the overall health of the system ”.

A well-functioning microbial community in the water is very important, and abrupt disruption of the microbiota should also be avoided (a process known as "biological disturbance"). By accurately assessing bacteria, it allows companies to begin tracking changes and linking this to the animal's health status. Future, This can also allow producers to predict when their animals' health may be compromised.

First technology of its kind

The researchers focused on white-legged shrimp farming water (L. vannamei). They assessed the composition and dynamics of the microbiome using a combination of established molecular and novel flow cytometry analysis methods., allows the measurement and enumeration of all bacteria, but also algae and sometimes even viruses, This differs from conventional diagnostics focusing on a single organism at a single moment.

commented lead author Jasmine Heyse of Ghent University, “We have been monitoring the contributions of microorganisms from external sources, Includes fresh or dried food products, into the culture water. This is the first time these contributions have been quantified.”.

Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the product

Ruben Props, commented also at Ghent University: “The application of this new flow cytometry method means we can accurately assess changes in the microbiome associated with the use of our products.. I believe this opens up new opportunities for product providers like INVE (Benchmark Advanced Nutrition) as well as shrimp and fish producers know that the product they are using is having the desired effect ”.

“Through CMET's academic research as well as our upcoming UGent spin-off company KYTOS, We are continuing to generate larger data sets that will allow us to pinpoint the microbiological markers that determine animal survival and health.. This will be a step change in farm management.”, Ruben adds.

Peter concluded, An excellent partnership between the aquaculture industry and academia and shows with the right tools and knowledge, We can make great strides in improving the health and efficiency of aquaculture systems.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

10 March, 2021

Vietnam-New Zealand-Union-of-the-industry-industry

Iet Nam and New Zealand will promote deeper agricultural cooperation during the year 2021

Morning 24/2, Vietnam and New Zealand hosted the first High-Level Dialogue on Agriculture and signed an Agreement on Agricultural Cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam. (NN&PTNT) and the Ministry of Primary Industries New Zealand. Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh and Mr. Ray Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Primary Industries New Zealand co-chaired, along with the participation of leaders of units under the Ministry of Agriculture&PTNT.

At the conversation, Both sides commit to promote the two-way cooperation in agriculture and deepening two-way agricultural trade. Vietnam and New Zealand confirmed that a strategic partnership was announced by the Prime Ministers of the two countries in October. 7/2020 has created a solid foundation for strengthening agricultural connection and cooperation between the two countries.

Speaking at dialogue, Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh highly appreciated the ODA assistance projects of New Zealand won for Vietnam in various fields.: quarantine (SPS), safe vegetable development, develop high quality fruit varieties, dam and reservoir safety,… The Deputy Minister affirmed that agriculture plays an important role in the economies of the two countries. Both countries are strong agricultural producers and exporters. Establishing Vietnam Agricultural Dialogue – New Zealand and the signing of an Agricultural Cooperation Agreement will promote connectivity, two-way cooperation and trade of the two countries, in the spirit that the Prime Ministers of the two countries have emphasized in the strategic partnership dialogue.

In the past, Bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector has made great achievements, contributing to promoting the upgrade to a Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and New Zealand. High-level delegation exchange activities take place regularly. Especially, New Zealand has supported Vietnam in many major projects that are of great significance in the sustainable development of agricultural production, A typical example is the New High Quality Fruit Variety Development Project between Vietnam and valuable New Zealand 8,1 NZ $ million helps support Vietnam in selecting and creating new breeds of golden flesh dragon fruit, New farming techniques improve productivity, quality, develop the dragon fruit value chain according to the model that ZESPRI Company is applying for kiwifruit of New Zealand.

Present, New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Branches is continuing to implement cooperation activities with the Ministry of Agriculture&Rural development in the fields of choice and creation, developing high quality plant varieties, animal and plant quarantine, epidemiology and veterinary medicine, customs clearance testing of agricultural products with electronic certificates (SPS-Ecert), dam safety and reservoir operation… through technical assistance projects, Technology transfer is funded by the Government of New Zealand.

Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh affirmed the Ministry of Agriculture&Rural Development is ready to be the ASEAN regional focal point of the Global Research Coalition on reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions (GAME) sponsored by New Zealand, Focus on areas such as greenhouse gas inventory, research to mitigate the impacts of climate change and develop smart agriculture.

Vietnam welcomes New Zealand products, In particular, imported wood materials for processing due to New Zealand wood are in active geographical areas. At the same time, Vietnam also appreciates that New Zealand has opened its doors to a number of Vietnamese fruits such as mangoes., dragon fruit and rambutan. Next time, Ministry of Agriculture&Rural Development hopes New Zealand will continue to open to welcome more fruits. At the same time, suggesting New Zealand to support research projects, Collaborate with the Vietnamese side to continue researching in depth the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on agricultural production and agricultural product supply chains to have specific results., as a basis for planning, coping strategy and overcoming the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Ray Smith, According to executive director of the Ministry of Primary Industries of New Zealand, New Zealand has developed one of the most efficient agriculture in the world, is famous for its research and advanced technology, safe and good agricultural practices, high product quality. He expressed his hope that the newly signed Cooperation Agreement will help build value and expand investment opportunities between the two countries..

“We realize that increased trade is not just about exporting more products, it is knowledge exchange, specialize, technology, service, and investment. This two-way exchange benefits both our countries ”, Mr. Ray Smith emphasized.

Final, Both sides affirmed their commitment to perfecting each other's market access priorities for new fruits this year so that consumers can enjoy New Zealand strawberries and squash in Vietnam as well as fresh lemons and Vietnamese grapefruit in New Zealand.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

9 March, 2021

Peace: Safe agricultural production model, product consumption links

According to Hoa Binh Agricultural Extension Center, over the years, Hoa Binh province has many typical models, at the forefront of safe agricultural production, Consolidating consumption associated with traceability contributes to creating stable jobs, improve income for people to participate and produce in a sustainable direction.

Ha Phong Cooperative in Xóm Mon, Bac Phong commune, Cao Phong district has the above area 300 ha of citrus fruit trees of all kinds, focus on production, trading in citrus products such as oranges, oranges, grapefruit, tangerine, Orange V2, peach lemon, white lemon… and some orange products such as orange essential oil, orange peel jam, orange gut jam, orange wine, orange soap, orange syrup… Production cooperatives follow VietGAP and have certified. Special two products are fresh fermented Orange juice and Orange fruit of the ranking cooperative 4 one product per commune under the program (OCOP) Hoa Binh province year 2019. Cooperative's products were introduced and sold in and many provinces across the country.

Chicken farming model of Lac Thuy Chicken Cooperative in An Binh commune, Lac Thuy district with production 40 tons / year. The cooperative's husbandry meets VietGAP standards and has a traceability stamp with whole fresh chicken, Currently, whole fresh chicken products are contracted and supplied to BiC supermarkets, Lotte, restaurants, Agricultural products shop in Hanoi. Year 2019, Whole fresh chicken product by the Cooperative ranking 4 one product per commune under the program (OCOP) Hoa Binh province. The cooperative's chicken model is a bright spot in clean agriculture, safety and link product consumption of Hoa Binh province in general and Lac Thuy district in particular.

The model of fish breeding in the lake bed of Cuong Thinh Construction and Service Co., Ltd. in Voi hamlet, Hoa Binh commune, TP. Peace. The company's breeding scale 400 cage 825 tons / year (200 corporate cage, 200 production link cages). The company raises according to VietGAP standards with fish such as Lang fish, Red tilapia, carp, Copy. Highlights of the company's products are Da River Black Lang fish fillet and Da river tilapia fillet. Year 2019, When participating in the program, one product per commune (OCOP) Hoa Binh province, These two products are rated 4 sao, favored by consumers inside and outside the province. In addition to the model of raising fish in the reservoir bed in the direction of safety and associated consumption associated with the traceability of Cuong Thinh Construction and Service Co., Ltd., there is Hoa Binh Hai Dang Seafood Co., Ltd., scale 300 cage, 780 tons / year (162 corporate cage, 140 production link cages). The company's products are Da river-bed fish consumed in Hanoi.

Model of husbandry and product consumption association of Thuan Phat Agricultural and Service Cooperative in Dong Suong hamlet, Lien Son commune, Luong Son district with the product of whole fresh chicken in vacuum bags, raising chickens meeting VietGAP standards with registration of labels and traceability stamps, Quantity 40 tons of chickens / year, with affiliate markets at restaurants inside and outside the province, System of clean food stores in Hanoi. Year 2019, Chicken products of cooperatives when participating in the program, one product per commune (OCOP) Hoa Binh province was ranked 3 sao./

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

9 March, 2021

Kon Tum: Promote sustainable coffee production

Sustainable agricultural transformation, also known as VnSAT Project, has been implemented in our province since years 2016 with the aim of orientating and supporting people to implement sustainable coffee production. By 5 year of implementation, The project has contributed to changing perceptions and promoting production of coffee growers towards sustainable farming, reduce the impact on the environment.

Mr. Tran Van Chuong- Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Kon Tum province said: The implementation of a sustainable agricultural transformation program aimed at bringing about a positive change in farmers' thinking and production methods.. In our province, The project has been implemented since year 2016 locality 17 commune of 3 the district is Dak Ha, Dak Glei and Kon Plong with many content such as: Training, technical guidance for sustainable coffee cultivation; support the cost of installing water saving technology; infrastructure support (traffic road, drying yard, storehouse, machines, device) for cooperatives, cooperation group. 5 last year, The project has been promoting positive results, contribute to restructuring agricultural production, especially increasing the competitiveness of coffee products and farmers' income.

According to the assessment of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 5 last year, VnSAT project has supported training, training to improve knowledge, sustainable coffee production techniques for more 4.500 households with a total area of newly planted and replanting coffee over 4,126ha; Support for installation of economical watering technology 40 households of Binh Minh Sustainable Coffee Production Cooperative (Ha Mon commune) and Dak Long Associate Cooperation Group (Dak Long commune) of Dak Ha district. The project also supports a number of cooperatives in upgrading inland roads, construction of drying yard, warehouse and equipment, machinery is necessary to modernize production and have conditions to improve production and business efficiency. Especially, from year 2019 now, Construction assistance projects 3 standard coffee nursery to serve the needs of replanting and new planting of the people inside and outside the project area.

With the support of the VNSAT Project, the years, Sau Nhung Agricultural Production and Trade Cooperative (Dak Ha district) have boldly contributed counterpart capital to deploy the installation of economical watering technology. Hence, The cooperative has significantly reduced production costs, increase coffee yield, bring higher income for members.

Mr. Nguyen Tri Sau – Chairman of the Board, Calculation Cooperative Director: The application of advanced irrigation technology helps to reduce the amount of water for irrigation approximately 30% compared with traditional irrigation methods. This is one of the important solutions to cope with the shortage of irrigation water, at the same time, Economical irrigation also helps to reduce the amount of fertilizer, reduce work as well as electricity bill, irrigation pump oil.

Mr. Doan Van Chuong – Leader of Binh Minh Cooperative Group (Ha Mon commune, Dak Ha district) share: Before, People often cultivate coffee based on their experience, learning from each other should sometimes water too much, Applying a lot of inorganic fertilizers leads to a large investment cost without increasing the yield of the orchard. Since joining the project, The members of the Cooperative have understood and correctly applied the sustainable production process, watering at the right time, required amount, balance between inorganic and organic fertilizers, Biological insecticide spray, collecting coffee with a high rate of ripe fruit ... Comparison across production crops, we see, from adopting new production methods, profit increased 15 – 20% compared to before.

Not only knowledge in production, Coffee processing; 5 last year, The VNSAT project also conducts many training activities, training to improve management capacity, Activities for cooperatives, cooperation and encouragement groups, Support farmers to strengthen links with businesses, cooperatives to develop the coffee value chain in a sustainable way.

According to Mr. Tran Van Chuong, with the positive results that the program of sustainable agricultural transformation has brought about in recent years, The Government has decided to extend the project implementation time to the end of the month 6/2022. "Next time, along with continuing training to equip growers with essential knowledge about sustainable coffee production, We will focus on supporting businesses, Cooperative, cooperation groups to improve production capacity, process, preserving coffee. Especially, We will be focusing more deeply on instruction, support building link value chains, trade promotion to bring commodity products to market. The cost for implementation is estimated at approx 100 billions dong"- Mr. Tran Van Chuong said.

Can see, VNSAT project implementation in the province has contributed to the orientation, improve production capacity for people; promote the introduction of scientific and technical advances into production, Coffee processing. Thereby, while helping to reduce production costs, increasing benefits for farmers while contributing to environmental protection; contribute to promoting sustainable coffee production.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Play rural development

3 March, 2021

Meeting on Sustainable Development of Citrus in Northern Provinces

Day 10/11, in Hoa Binh, Ministry of Agriculture&Rural Development coordinated with the Provincial People's Committee to organize a conference to promote sustainable development of citrus (CAQCM) in the northern provinces. Attending and chairing the conference were Deputy Minister of Agriculture&Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh; Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial People's Committee Chairman Bui Van Khanh; Provincial People's Committee Vice Chairman Dinh Cong Su. There are also departmental leaders, branches of the province and representatives of the Department of Agriculture&PTNT 22 the provincial.

According to the report of Department of Crop Production (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), Up to now, in many localities, concentrated commodity citrus production zones such as Ha Giang oranges have been formed, Peace, Bac Giang, Phu Tho grapefruit, Bac Giang, Peace, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan and Lang Son tangerines.

The total area of citrus trees in the northern mountainous provinces is approximately 121.000 he has (accounting for 47,5% area of the country).

Remarkable, Citrus area has been steadily increasing in recent years, with high growth. Statistics in 10 five words 2009 – 2019, Citrus growth averaged 10% / year in terms of area (equivalent 7,3 thousand hectares / year), on 12% in terms of output (69,4 thousand tons).

Along with area growth, Quantity, Citrus production in the Northern mountainous provinces still has many limitations and many difficulties in product consumption., Disease. Besides, abuse of inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides, risk of soil pollution, country, outbreaks and quality problems.

At the conference, The delegates contributed many papers on the production situation, the citrus pest situation, orientation of plant protection and market opening, processing industry, Promotion of citrus fruits; synthesis of research results, transfer of seed technical advances, culture, post-harvest in recent years and the future orientation ...

Speaking at the conference, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial People's Committee Chairman Bui Van Khanh emphasized: Lately year, The province's agricultural production forms key product groups, to create a reputation in the domestic market and towards export. The province has completed the land suitability classification map for crop production with the classified area 116 thousand hectares. Especially, CAQCM is a key crop in the process of agricultural restructuring of the province. To the year 2020, the whole province has approx 11.500 he has. Inside, Business area approx 7.400 he has; 2.119 ha of citrus trees were certified for food safety, VietGAP, Organic. Expected year 2020, the income value per unit of cultivated area is above 350 million / ha. Besides the results achieved, CAQCM production in the province still has some limitations, exists as: Business status, trade in seeds of unknown origin, Quality failures are still going on; applied techniques have not been synchronous; many new pests and diseases arise; preservation activities, preprocessing, undeveloped processing; The issue of protecting trademarks and intellectual property rights has not been paid attention.

Provincial People's Committee Chairman Bui Van Khanh proposed to the Ministry of Agriculture&Rural Development and relevant sectors support the province to review citrus; area code level; increase trade promotion, looking for export markets; transfer of preservation technology, product processing CAQCM. At the same time, support the province to implement the project of replanting Cao Phong orange area.

Concluding remarks Conference, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh acknowledged the efforts and achievements in CAQCM development of the Northern provinces. Deputy Minister confirmed: Production of citrus trees, an important role in agricultural restructuring. Before the difficulties, Shortcomings still exist, recommended departments, service, the set, Central departments need to closely coordinate with localities to synchronously deploy solutions to develop sustainable citrus, well implement the planning of planting areas.

The Deputy Minister suggested the Department of Crop Production preside over and guide the localities to review, to adjust the area of citrus trees according to planning. For the Plant Protection Department, concentrate on directing the prevention, against harmful diseases; issue a process to control Greening and yellow leaf disease, root rot. The National Agricultural Extension Center gives priority to the development of model gardens. The institutes have well implemented the plant breeding program of the Ministry of Agriculture&PTNT…

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

2 March, 2021

Organic product verification method

A European project is leading the way in strengthening consumer confidence in organic produce, with the creation of an intuitive system for better transparency in the organic supply chain.

Interest and demand for organic food is growing in many parts of the world. This trend appears to be driven by claims of organic production and has resulted in reduced negative environmental impacts and improved sustainability..

Besides, The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have had a major impact on people wanting to choose healthier foods.. Demand for organic products is clearly increasing, This is great news for organic farmers, But what happens when demand exceeds supply? Using electric heating bulb/photography is the best, results are deficient and / or increase prices sharply. It also creates opportunities for those who want to cheat and sell conventional products as organic.

With modern supply chains, complex, It is often difficult to know where the exact product is coming from – and unfortunately, Some ignorant people may exploit this. Laboratory testing to distinguish organic from conventional is also a very difficult task. In addition to filing for pesticides or fertilizers, The "organic test" in the lab is almost impossible.

How to verify organic products?

An innovation is expected to be sponsored by the European Institute of Food-Technology and Innovation (EIT-food) may have developed an answer to the organic verification challenges.

As part of this process, an international group, Led by the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's University Belfast, has mapped and digitized the two organic supply chains – one for red meat and one for fresh produce. Experts from Cambridge University, Siemens, ABP and Colruyt worked closely together to achieve this groundbreaking work. By creating a digital twin of the key elements in the chain, they can get a better overview of the supply chain – A useful tool for retailers. This approach also empowers consumers, help them gain insight into their food's origins.

In terms of measurement science, Researchers from the Institute for Global Food Security have collaborated with experts from the Fraunhofer Institute to look at innovative ways to determine whether fresh meat and produce from organic and conventional systems can distinguished by whether or not “food fingerprinting technology” is used. The results were impressive; Using very rapid forms of mass spectrometry has shown great promise, with the rate of successful separation from 90% come 100%. The research team is also trying to use a handheld device to perform the same method; Results from this will be ready later this year.

Another important part of the project is engagement with key stakeholders and consumers in the organic sector. A series of meetings and workshops were held to engage and discuss the findings of this study. Initial results from a large-scale Europe-wide survey have shown that by introducing traceability technology into the organic food chain, Consumer confidence increased. Not only do they consider it more secure and less susceptible to fraud, but they are also willing to pay a premium for these guarantees.. The consumer and stakeholder work has been developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from across European universities, including Hohenheim University, The University of Turin and the Queen's University of Belfast.

The results of this project will bring about paradigm change, shows that organic supply chains can become more transparent through the use of innovative science and digital technologies..

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

2 March, 2021

The survey shows an increase in vegetable consumption during the pandemic

This study is believed to be the first multi-continental study to be conducted on the effects of COVID-19 on eating habits..

How we shop for food, cooking and eating changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, an international survey led by Queen Belfast University has revealed.

Positive changes such as increased home cooking and cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients have been recorded. However, There are also negative trends, for example, an increase in saturated fat intake is reported.

Bulk purchases spiked – put pressure on food systems that are already stressful and can lead to shortages, causing further panic purchases – Also observed during the study.

The survey was carried out during the period from month to month 5 to month 6 year 2020, when many countries are embargoed and using the template 2.360 adults in four regions – island of Ireland, Brother, America and New Zealand .

General, The survey found less change in food behavior in the US compared with the other three regions, and the most significant regional differences occurred between the US and elsewhere.. For example, An increase in vegetable intake was demonstrated in all regions except the United States. There is also an increase in the frequency of home cooking and baking at home in all regions except the United States.

Parents cooking (and baking) The same offspring were also found to be increased in all samples except the United States (Interestingly, research shows that parents who bring their children into the preparation of family meals more often have higher dietary quality.).

Opposite, An increase in saturated fat intake was seen everywhere except the United States.

General, there was a decrease in take-away food consumption and an increase in 'food organizing practices'. (planning ahead, Shop with grocery list, v.v.). When it comes to "food management practices" (prepare in advance, cook in batches, v.v.), there are no obvious changes for Ireland or New Zealand. This may be related to the fact that the Irish and New Zealand restrictions are stricter than in other regions., so there may be less need to prepare food in advance.

“These findings don't just provide vital data on how our behaviors and food systems have adapted to pandemic., but also has public health implications as we continue to strive to manage COVID-19 with continuous containment and restriction measures ”, team leader – Dr. Fiona Lavelle from IGFS said about the project,.

“We want to understand the impact of the pandemic and the shutdown on people's health, but we also want to try to figure out how to measure the impact on the global food system..

“Thank you very much, There is some good news in our findings and many people have benefited from cooking more at home and eating a wider range of fresh foods.. But there are also some red marks in it, such as an increase in saturated fat consumption, can be reduced to ‘comfortable eating’ during the blockade. It is very important – especially during a pandemic, for obvious reasons – to maintain a balanced diet, nutritious.

“One of the survey results that interests me the most is the increase in cooking with children, This is good for kids – but our research highlights potential positive benefits to the quality of a parent's diet when children are involved ”.

“With the blockade continuing and there will probably be more people working from home in the future, I believe that bringing kids into cooking activities will be a key public health message in the future. ”

Research by the Institute of Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen's partnership with St Angela's College, Sligo (part of the National University of Ireland, Galway) leader. The main findings have been published in the journal Nutrients and the team believes that this is the first study published on multiple continents about changing food practices by COVID-19..

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

1 March, 2021

Approve selected scheme, complete, Replication of a new and effective cooperative model in localities across the country in the period 2021 – 2025

Day 03/02/2021, The Prime Minister signed Decision No. 167 / QD-TTg approving the selected project, complete, replicating an effective new cooperative model in localities across the country in the period 2021 – 2025.

Illustration (Source: Internet)

The overall goal of the Project is to provide a practical basis for a new, efficient cooperative that contributes to a successful implementation of the path, policy of the Party, law of the State; Building cooperative models to become models for propaganda, raise awareness and create attraction to people, organization, participating businesses, link with cooperatives; As a basis for the replication of new models of cooperatives operating effectively in many fields, promote the collective economic sector, development cooperatives nationwide. Whereby:

The Scheme's point of view:

– Build, Organization of the implementation of the project "Selection, complete, replicating an effective new cooperative model in localities across the country in the period 2021 – 2025"In accordance with the Party's policy line, State law and international treaties to which Vietnam has committed.

– Mobilizing synchronous supporting policies, existing resources of the State and society to implement the Scheme, creating a breakthrough for the cooperatives in terms of organization and operational efficiency.

– Respect for the basic organizational principles of voluntariness, free, self-responsibility, promote internal strengths of the cooperative. The state does not intervene, impose administrative orders on organizational work, operating and production and business activities of cooperatives.

Detail goal (to year 2025):

– Choose to be minimal 300 participating cooperatives / unions of cooperatives, works according to 12 model of the Scheme;

– 100% pilot cooperatives with high efficiency, rated Good, reach words 80 points or more according to Circular No. 01/2020/TT-BKHĐT day 19/02/2020 of the Ministry of Planning and Investment on guidelines for the classification and evaluation of cooperatives (hereinafter referred to as Circular No. 01/2020 / TT-BKHDT);

– Develop a plan to replicate effective new cooperative models nationwide 05 next year (stage 2026 – 2030).

Subjects of implementation are cooperatives, Cooperative unions are operating effectively nationwide, wishing to participate in the Scheme, are local, Selection, the conditions for participation are met. The number of participants is approx 300 cooperatives across the country, in that each province, centrally selected cities 05 Cooperatives participating in the Scheme. Time to implement the Scheme: including 03 stage: Stage 1: Select a pilot cooperative model (in year 2021); Stage 2: Completion of the pilot model, Replication of a number of completed new cooperative models (to date 30/06/2025); Stage 3: summary, propose plans to replicate effective new cooperative models (6 the last month of the year 2025).

The selected cooperative models complete

– For the agricultural sector, cooperative production model, just entered the market (agricultural product trading floor); Co-operative model accumulation, concentrating land on a large scale and applying high technology to production; Agricultural cooperative model to undertake input services, preliminary processing / processing and the output in the value chain of agricultural products; Cooperative model to respond to climate change; Cooperative model for sustainable agricultural, forestry and fishery development; Model of cooperatives producing OCOP products, associated with rural tourism, mountain range; Participating business model is a member of cooperatives producing and processing agricultural, forestry and aquatic products; Fishing cooperative model, aquaculture and protecting community resources.

– For the non-agricultural sector, cooperative construction activities model; Transportation cooperative model; Handicraft cooperative model associated with restoration and development of traditional craft villages; Model of service cooperatives for the community (environmental activities, medical, education, market manager…).

Responsibilities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development:

– The focal point to guide the coordination and integration of the Scheme implementation into the programs, other agricultural development projects in accordance with the production planning and the restructuring plan of the agricultural sector;

– Coordinate with the Ministry of Planning and Investment to support localities in formulating plans, scheme to support agricultural cooperatives, check the implementation situation; summary, evaluating the results of the scheme's implementation, propose a plan to replicate the effective agricultural cooperative model in the next period./

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

18 January, 2021

Promote export of fruit to Japanese market

Day 12/1, At Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (NN&PTNT) Le Quoc Doanh had a working session with Mr. Vu Hong Nam, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan.

Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh worked with Mr. Vu Hong Nam, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan.

At the meeting, Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh said: Last time, Japanese projects have provided great support to Vietnamese agriculture in developing agricultural value chains, infrastructure upgrades, promote private investment, strengthening human resources, environmental Protection, respond to climate change.

Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh emphasized: The issue of market access for Vietnamese agricultural products to the Japanese market is very important. Vietnamese litchi products are currently highly appreciated by the Japanese market. Although the volume of Vietnamese lychee exported to Japan is not much, it has created a good effect.

Regarding the plan to open the market for Vietnamese longan fruit, Currently the Japanese side is conducting a pest risk analysis. The two sides are trying to speed up the technical exchange so that Vietnam can soon export fresh longan to Japan.

About the potential to export grapefruit to Japan, Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh said: Phu Tho province has the same specialty pomelo variety Doan Hung with an area 1.500 he has, productivity 124 quintal / ha, Quantity 15.004 tons / year. Doan Hung grapefruit has been issued by the Department of Intellectual Property – The Ministry of Science and Technology grants the annual protection title to geographical indications 2006; year 2015, Doan Hung grapefruit product is 1 among 59 High quality agricultural product brand was honored with "Agricultural Gold Brand 2014".. The Plant Protection Department is currently negotiating to export Doan Hung grapefruit to major markets like Japan, China, America.

Ambassador Vu Hong Nam said: Vietnam - Japan relations are currently developing very well, This creates a favorable foundation for the export of Vietnamese agricultural products to the Japanese market. Increasing agricultural exports will help domestic farmers change the way of production in the direction of further improving quality and added value., so that Vietnamese agricultural products can penetrate into difficult markets.

According to the Ambassador, Vietnamese grapefruit has the prospect of exporting to Japan due to the low pest risk of pomelos. Besides that, Japan does not have this fruit. The ambassador said: Some Vietnamese fruits are not on the Japanese quarantine list, This list needs to be published for businesses to understand, thereby increasing fruit exports to Japan.

The ambassador said, Currently, the preservation stage of Vietnam's agricultural exports is still not good, so some Vietnamese agricultural products exported to the Japanese market are still not well-designed.. The Ambassador suggested to the Ministry of Agriculture&Rural development needs to propose an overall plan, Which fruit has potential to enter the Japanese market will take the necessary steps to export that fruit.

Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh expected Ambassador Vu Hong Nam to act as a bridge, strengthening cooperation between state management agencies of the two Ministries&Rural Development in two countries, supporting human resource training at the Center at Can Tho University, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture&PTNT

13 January, 2021