Ministry of Agriculture&Rural Development has advised the Government to promulgate the Scheme on development of organic agriculture in the period 2020-2030 in order to step by step turn Vietnam into a country with an organic agricultural production level equal to that of advanced countries. To do this, according to Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam, next to the area to continue to be intensive, Increasing productivity to ensure food security, each locality will base on the area of ​​land, as well as key agricultural commodities to direct the development of organic agriculture. Other way, Provinces also need to focus on training and improving production capacity so that cooperatives and households implementing organic agriculture models understand how organic agriculture is., standards and regulations like. Therefore, after this batch, The staff will organize training courses to improve the qualifications of managers at all levels from the department, organic standards at the local level and producer, especially the Vietnamese Standard 11041:2017 – The national standard for organic agriculture.

In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will guide the production processes towards organic agriculture and organic agriculture standards to each locality.. Because, The investment process to convert from conventional production to organic farming is very expensive, Not anywhere can do it, should be implemented step by step.

Another issue emphasized by Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam, That is how to coordinate with industries in the management of organic agricultural products when placing labels on the market., quality. “Just past, We tried to find out some places that showed that there were items that were labeled organic but not certified organic agriculture.. This is a current problem that needs to be rectified. This is not the only one of MARD&Rural development can do that requires branches, especially market regulators are involved in coordination”.

So, next time, The Department will provide legal support, facilitate to help domestic organic certification bodies to improve their capacity while also orienting them to link with international certification bodies to step by step enhance their position., level, The capacity of domestic certification bodies is equal to that of other countries in the region and in the world.

Millions of people around the world depend on international trade for food security and livelihoods. As countries enact measures to contain the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Care must be taken to minimize potential impacts on food supplies or unintended consequences on global food security and trade..

When taking action to protect the health and well-being of people, Countries need to ensure that any trade-related measures do not disrupt food supply chains. Disruptions include hindering the movement of agricultural and food workers, Extended border delays for goods leading to food spoilage and increased food waste. Food trade restrictions can also be linked to irrational concerns about food safety. If such a scenario occurs, it will disrupt the food supply chain, with particularly pronounced consequences for the vulnerable and those who do not have enough to eat.

Uncertainty about food availability could trigger a wave of export restrictions, creating a shortage in the global market. Such reactions can alter the balance of food supply and demand, leading to price increases and price fluctuations. We have learned from previous crises that such measures are particularly damaging to low-income countries, food shortages and the efforts of humanitarian organizations to purchase food for those in urgent need.

We must prevent the repetition of such damaging measures. It's times like these, International cooperation becomes more important than ever. Between social distancing because of COVID-19, Every effort must be made to ensure trading is as free as possible, especially avoid food shortages. The same, similar, It is vital that food manufacturers and workers in processing and retail are protected to minimize the spread of disease and maintain the food supply chain.. Consumers, especially the most vulnerable, Access to food in the community must be maintained according to strict safety requirements.

We must also ensure that information on food-related trade measures is provided, production level, consumption and reserve supply, as well as the price of food that is available to everyone during the period of social distancing. This reduces concerns and enables manufacturers, consumers and merchants make informed decisions. Above all, This helps limit 'panic buying' and hoarding of food and other essential items.

Now is the time to show solidarity, act responsibly and adhere to our shared goal of enhancing food security, food safety and nutrition, improve the general well-being of all people around the world. We must ensure that our response to COVID-19 does not unintentionally create unnecessary shortages of essential items and worsen hunger and malnutrition.