Experts from Vitad-Agri Institute visited and worked with the leaders of Hai Duong Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. 8/10/2020
During the working day 8/10 past, Vitad-Agri Institute and Department of Agriculture&Hai Duong Rural Development agreed to have research, in-depth assessment of the results achieved, limitations exist, The main agricultural commodity branch of Hai Duong province has been identified, especially the organic agriculture sector to continue to upgrade and overcome solutions, new directions in the coming time. The scheme is the big stage program 2021-2025, highlighting difficulties in the past period and raising the level in the coming time, into programs, thereby updating new plans, investment plans 5 next year of the province.
The two sides also agreed to cooperate closely in the development of the organic rice-cropping area, The project is expected to be by DARD&Hai Duong Rural Development advises Hai Duong province to include in the Party's agenda in the month-end session 10/2020.
VITAD-AGRI and Thai Nguyen Tea Cooperative Union discussed the organic agriculture project
The 3 day 7/10/2020 past. at the Vitad-Agri Institute Office number 46 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Leaders of the Vitad-Agri Institute and leaders of Thai Nguyen Tea Cooperative Union discussed the method of implementing the project of applying organic agriculture to tea plants.. Thereby, create fragrant organic tea, delicious natural, Beneficial for the health of consumers.
Besides, The Vitad-Agri Institute also decided to set up a working group to implement the Training programs, Training, Granting certificates to farmers in the cooperative on cultivation, Breeding by organic methods in Thai Nguyen province.
Let's review some photos in the discussion between the two sides!
VITAD-AGRI and Thai Nguyen Tea Cooperative Union discussed the organic agriculture project
The 3 day 7/10/2020 past. at the Vitad-Agri Institute Office number 46 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Experts from the Vitad-Agri Institute and leaders of the Thai Nguyen Tea Cooperative Union discussed the method of implementing the project of applying organic agricultural models to tea plants.. Thereby, create fragrant organic tea, delicious natural, Beneficial for the health of consumers.
Besides, The Vitad-Agri Institute also decided to set up a working group to implement the Training programs, Training, Granting certificates to farmers in the cooperative on cultivation, Breeding by organic methods in Thai Nguyen province.
Let's review some photos in the discussion between the two sides!
“Freeway” bringing Vietnamese agricultural products to Europe
Mr. Hoang Quang Phong, Vice President of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, EVFTA is “freeway” For Vietnamese agricultural products to enter the vast market of 27 European country.
Speaking at the Workshop "Enterprises manufacturing and trading agricultural products - Action to approach EVFTA" organized by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 30/7, Mr. Hoang Quang Phong, Vice President of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) identify, is the document regulating trade relations between Vietnam and the EU, Vietnam - EU free trade agreement (in the EVF) referring to the exchange of goods, origin, quality specifications, tax table for each item ....
Workshop "Production enterprises and agribusiness - Action to approach EVFTA" organized by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 30/7 At Hanoi.
“In which, in the agricultural sector, apart from the contents integrated with general regulations, the chapter is reserved 6 Given the content of food safety and phytosanitary measures, exchange research is definitely needed, assess and find solutions to overcome difficulties, possible obstacles of businesses in the agricultural sector ”, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry emphasized.
So, Mr. Hoang Quang Phong highly appreciated the idea of organizing seminars for businesses in the agricultural sector, help businesses access information and exchange more on the technical aspects affecting businesses operating in the agricultural sector..
Vice Chairman of VCCI expects that the information will help businesses to be proactive and take advantage of positive aspects and the Agreement will bring., avoid possible risks in the process of business cooperation with businesses in this important economic sector.
In fact, EVFTA comes into effect, Tariff and non-tariff barriers will be gradually eliminated among member countries. However, in fact, Non-tariff barriers are not completely rejected, opposite, tend to be used in more sophisticated forms as tariffs progress 0% as committed by EVFTA, including sanitary and epidemiological measures (SPS) and technical barriers to vegetables and fruits for export (XK) sang 27 EU countries.
Exchange with businesses, Dr. Le Thanh Hoa, Deputy Director of Processing and Agricultural Development Department, Director of SPS Vietnam Office said, SPS are those related to food safety, animal and plant quarantine, barriers will be increasingly complicated with newly signed FTAs, especially with EVFTA.
Whereby, Fruit and vegetable products must meet all general food regulations under the EU Comprehensive Food Law (EU General Food Law), This law also has traceability requirements. Types of plants and plant products, including vegetables originating from unspecified areas, contaminated by harmful organisms will not be allowed to import into the EU.
With that, EU regulations on quality control of food safety and hygiene also exist 7 principles should be followed in order to prevent hazards in the production of finished products.
For fresh vegetables, The EU often requires exporters to have a certificate of global good agricultural practices (GlobalGAP) or other food safety certifications. In addition to quality assurance and food safety, GlobalGAP is also concerned with ensuring environmental and social standards by reducing the amount of chemicals used, be responsible for occupational health and safety. GlobalGAP is developed from EurepGAP. The range of EurepGAP includes: produce fruit, vegetable, potato, salad, Cut flowers and livestock.
General provisions on control, check the product: All products imported into the EU are inspected for compliance with the relevant EU food laws..
In food safety policy, The EU also sets criteria for bacterial contamination of food (Food contains microorganisms, toxin, its metabolites), regulations on the maximum residue of pollutants in specific products or product groups.
Shipments imported into the EU must have a certificate of plant hygiene and safety to show product status, inspection measures and signatures of national plant protection agencies before sending goods.
Same idea, Mr. Pham Dong Quang, Former Deputy Director of Science Department of Ministry of Agriculture also pointed out 5 Challenges for Vietnamese agricultural products when exporting to the European Union market (ME). Specifically, first, are rules of origin of goods. If not guaranteed the rules of origin, Vietnam's exports to the EU are only favored with most favored nation tariffs (MFN) or universal tariff incentives (GSP), not taxable 0% in EVFTA.
Monday, food safety regulations (ATTP), animal and plant quarantine. EU requirements are very strict about food safety, quarantine of plants and animals while domestic production is still small, scatter, missing link, Awareness of compliance of farmers is not high ...
Tuesday, intellectual property rights protection. Wednesday, Fair trade sustainable development. Thursday, procedures of conditions for export to the EU. Vietnam and EU committed to apply a common system of procedures, import conditions for products from any area of the other party.
Therefore, The expert stressed that it is necessary to study and master the EU regulations on food safety and technical standards, ensure traceability as well as organize production with high technology, improve product quality, good preservation stage, Apply safe production process according to GlobalGAP international standards, HACCP…
At the Workshop, Experts agree that, besides grasping the rules, enterprises should proactively engage processing enterprises, preservation, Export to raw material areas.
Focus on building and protecting images, brand reputation of vegetables and fruits as well as popular planning, widely Vietnam vegetable brand to EU-27 market in many forms.
Strengthen building good relationships, sustainably with EU-27 importers to help Vietnamese businesses cope well with vegetable market barriers of this market..
Improve human resources with high quality, staff need to master the quality standards of vegetables and fruits, Capable of strictly controlling the production process, Plant quarantine process, EU food safety ...
“Organic production is still the way forward, Specially to enter EU market. We are actually one step slower, The Thai organic program was issued more recently 10 year, We recently issued a decree on organic agriculture. We need to accelerate this way. ”, Deputy Director of Department of Processing and PTTTNS assessed.
(Source: Business Forum Newspaper)
Seminor, Training “Agricultural production and trading enterprises - Action on approaching EVFTA” day 30/7/2020
To help agro-producers and exporters actively catch up, make good use of the opportunity right from the moment the agreement comes into effect, VITAD-AGRI and VCCI jointly organized the workshop training” Enterprises producing and trading in agricultural products- Action approaching EVFTA ”.
Purpose of the Training Session- The workshop aimed to equip EVFTA with the necessary knowledge related to the production and export of agricultural products to the EU market.; Establishing a chain link between agricultural production and import-export; Proposing policies to be proactive, accelerate the process and improve the efficiency of EVFTA implementation in agricultural production and export.
Specific objectives:
- Clearly define agricultural products and requirements for each agricultural product exported to the EU market (including i) Cultivation industry; ii) Livestock sector and iii) Seafood and seafood industry).
- Identify and propose solutions, policies and roadmaps to accelerate agricultural exports to the EU market (By each industry)..
- Establishing a linkage between producers and exporters of agricultural products to the EU market (By each industry).
- The objectives will be addressed, Specific instructions with the following:
– Tax return schedule 0% for Vietnam's exported agricultural products;
– Products enjoying preferential tax but subject to export quotas;
– Order and procedures for implementation of regulations on the origin of export goods;
– Request, procedures for food safety regulations, animal quarantine for export agricultural products;
– Regulations on geographical indications and intellectual property protection, Branding;
– Requirements for environmental protection and sustainable development.
– The export agricultural products have high competitive advantage thanks to VEFTA, difficulties and solutions
Some photos at the seminar, Training “Agricultural production and trading enterprises - Action on approaching EVFTA” day 30/7/2020
VITAD-AGRI had a meeting with leaders 3 company: Environmental Choices Company, Inc. (EC) (America), New Technology Application and Tourism Co., Ltd. (NEWTATCO), Greentek Environment Science and Technology Investment Joint Stock Company (GTE)
VITAD-AGRI had a meeting with leaders 3 company: Environmental Choices Company, Inc. (EC) (America), New Technology Application and Tourism Co., Ltd. (NEWTATCO), Greentek Environment Science and Technology Investment Joint Stock Company (GTE). The parties have mutually agreed to sign 1 minutes of strategic cooperation in areas where VITAD-AGRI has strengths: Organic Agriculture, Environment, Educate, ICS internal inspection and supervision system.
VITAD-AGRI Institute consulted with OXFAM on national strategy phase 2020-2025
Day 16/4/2020, VITAD-AGRI experts had an online meeting with Oxfam International in Vietnam to discuss the national strategy in the period. 2020-2025.
At the webinar, Oxfam has updated Vietnam's contextual situation in the current period in all areas such as the economy, cultural, politic, society, environment and climate change. The meeting also reviewed the results of national strategic consultations in October 8 year 2019 with positive results. Discuss national strategy phase 2020-2025, Oxfam emphasizes and proposes recommendations on the private economy, women's self-reliance and civic voice. At the same time, This organization has set specific goals and objectives related to the above issues.
About the overall approach principles, Online conferencing is where Oxfam's role is played together with unique strengths, create added value, and is the pioneer organization in some important ideas. At the same time, focus on advocacy on the principle of equality, diversify and deepen partnership, support the movement, especially the movements of the young and movements that can reach a wider audience. Ensuring evidence-based research and learning processes to underpin global policy changes and local connectivity initiatives.
VITAD-AGRI Institute experts also made recommendations, solutions and contributions at the conference on national strategies in the coming period. Specifically, The Institute has proposed solutions to educate new skills for farmers in the process of adapting to the technology 4.0 like computer skills, foreign Language, Information Technology. At the same time, The Institute also emphasizes the important role and interest of businesses, legal entities in the initiative, creative to connect with the community and create sustainable values for society.
(Source: VITAD-AGRI)
People's Committee of Dak Lak province works with the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development
Pm 5/6, The provincial People's Committee had a meeting with the Mission of Vietnam Institute of Technology and Rural Development on dissemination, Advising and supporting the province on the development of organic agriculture project in the province according to Decree No. 109/2018 / ND-CP dated 29/8/2018 government. Standing Vice Chairman Nguyen Tuan Ha received and chaired the meeting.
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| Panoramic meeting |
At the meeting, Representatives of the Delegation introduced some highlights of Vietnam National Institute of Agriculture as well as the development of organic agriculture of our country today.; advise and support the province on the development of organic agriculture project in the province.
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| Leaders of the Vietnam Institute of Rural Technology Application and Development give comments |
Dak Lak always determines the role of building and developing organic agriculture in the locality. However, the locality is focusing on developing hi-tech applications under the Project on developing hi-tech agriculture applications in Dak Lak province till the year 2020 in Buon Ma Thuot city, Cu M’gar district. Last time, The whole province has made great efforts to invest, research, Piloting some models of seed production, I have a high productivity, safe; Application of high-yielding livestock breeds such as: Japanese melon pattern; Cocoa growing with banana in South America; Model of Drying House of Plastic Agricultural Products … Especially production according to the chain model, VietGap standards have been positively responded by people and businesses, perform. To the end 2017, had 18.245 ha implements hi-tech agriculture; 500 Animal husbandry applies machinery to serve livestock production; experimenting with high yielding specialty aquatic breeds.
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| Standing Vice Chairman Nguyen Tuan Ha delivered a conclusion speech |
Concluding remarks about the meeting, Standing Vice Chairman Nguyen Tuan Ha thanked Viet Nam Institute of Applied Technology and Rural Development for transferring experience., Advise local support to the province on organic agriculture. He assigned Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to act as a focal point to conduct research with the Institute of Applied Technology and Rural Development of Vietnam., revise the development of organic agriculture in the province. At the same time, Vietnam Institute of Technology and Rural Development Research is requested to study the planning, development in the province, have a reality-based survey program to report back to the Provincial People's Committee in the month 7/2019.
(Source: Website of Dak Lak Provincial People's Committee Office.)
