Vietnam Organic Day 19/9: The journey of cultivating trust and sustainable values
From the launching ceremony in Thai Nguyen year 2017, day 19/9 becomes an opportunity for the Vietnamese organic community to honor pioneers, Share experiences and connect for development. Looking back on the past journey, policy achievements, standard, Production and international integration are creating a foundation for organic agriculture to continue to develop for human health and the environment..
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| Launching ceremony to respond to Asian Organic Agriculture Day in Thai Nguyen 19/9/2017, organic community landmark selected date 19/9 Every year is Vietnam Organic Day. |
Originated from a call for the community
Month 9/2016, at the Second Asian Local Government Summit on Organic Agriculture Development in Goesan, Korea, Delegates from each country agreed to choose the date 19/9 Every year is Asian Organic Day. Respond to this initiative, day 19/9/2017, Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association (VOAA) coordinated with the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen province to organize a launching ceremony in response to the first Asian Organic Agriculture Day.
The event was attended by leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (now the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), Thai Nguyen province, IFOAM Asia representative and hundreds of delegates. With the consent of the delegates, day 19/9 was selected as Vietnam Organic Day, linking domestic community activities with the regional organic movement.
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| Dr.Kh. Ha Phuc Mich, VOAA President emphasized that Vietnam Organic Day is an occasion to honor, Connect and spread community responsibility towards people and the environment. The quality control of agricultural products contributes to improving product value: Dr.Kh. Ha Phuc Mich spoke at the celebration of Vietnam Organic Day this year 2024. |
Choosing Thai Nguyen as the launching place has special meaning. Speaking at the launching ceremony (year 2017), Dr.Kh. Ha Phuc Mich, VOAA President reiterated the organic tea model built in 2015 1998 in Tuc Tranh commune, Phu Luong district, Thai Nguyen province at that time. With the support of international organizations, scientists and professional bodies, This is one of the early organic production models in Vietnam, contribute to laying the foundation for future development.
From pioneering tea growers to farmer groups, Cooperatives and businesses choose organic production, The meeting point is the desire to create reliable products, Protect land and preserve living environment. Day 19/9 Therefore, it has the meaning of recognizing those persistent efforts, At the same time, it creates opportunities for producers to meet scientists, businesses and consumers.
Right at the year launching ceremony 2017, VOAA President expressed his belief that the Vietnam Organic Festival will be continued every year, “never stops and there is no last time”. It is the expectation of a movement sustained by regular action, from field to market.
Come the year anniversary 2024, message of honor, gratitude, Sharing knowledge and connecting organic workers continues to be emphasized. Through the landmarks, Vietnam Organic Day has become an opportunity to reiterate common responsibility: Manufacturers practice according to standards, Enterprises build transparent supply chains, Consumers go with proven products.
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| Vietnam Organic Day 19/9 is an occasion to honor organic workers, connecting the community and spreading the values of sustainable agriculture. Illustration. |
Policy advances, production and integration
An important achievement of Vietnam's organic agriculture is the gradual formation of a legal foundation and standards. If at the launching ceremony of the year 2017, Developing a separate policy for organic is also an ongoing task, then day 29/8/2018, The Government has issued Decree No. 109/2018/ND-CP on organic agriculture.
Next, Decision No. 885/QD-TTg dated 23/6/2020 Approve the Phase 1 Organic Agriculture Development Project 2020 – 2030 long-term direction has been established. Along with the national standard TCVN 11041, These documents create the basis for organizing production, certification, Quality management and support policy implementation. Organic agriculture has additional conditions to develop according to unified requirements, associate production with environmental protection and increase the value of agricultural products.
According to the report The World of Organic Agriculture 2026, by the Organic Agriculture Research Institute and IFOAM – Organics International announced, year 2024 Vietnam has 125.045 hectares of organic agricultural land, account for about 1,07% agricultural land area and rank 5 Asia; number of organic producers reached 65.466.
The report also noted: 17.946 tons of organic products from Vietnam into the European Union and the United States during the year 2024. This data partly shows Vietnam's ability to participate in markets with high requirements for standards and traceability of organic products..
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| PGS organic production group in Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province (Now it is Luong Son commune, Phu Tho province). |
During standardization, VOAA continues to contribute through the development of TCCS Facility Standards 01:2024/VOAA is based on Vietnamese PGS standards. The set of standards covers many areas, in which seafood is the bright star of the industry”, breed, Natural harvesting to processing and input materials. The VOAA Organic Standard continues to be part of the IFOAM Family of Standards, with the recorded range including cultivation, breed, natural harvest, product processing and handling. This is a step forward in connecting domestic practices with international organic requirements.
With small-scale production, The system ensures mutual participation (PGS) is also a notable contribution. Following the IFOAM approach, PGS relies on the active participation of stakeholders, trust and knowledge exchange. This mechanism creates conditions for producers to jointly monitor, Learn and share responsibility for product quality, thereby strengthening the connection with consumers.
Year 2025, VOAA coordinated with IFOAM Asia to organize the 1st Asian Organic Conference 8 (OAC 8) In Ninh Binh, more attractive 550 delegate from 33 contries and territories. Hosting a major regional organic forum shows Vietnam's increasingly connected role in the Asian organic network..
From a local perspective, Thai Nguyen continues to show continuity from the original foundation. Information at the Thai Nguyen Organic Agriculture Association Congress on 28/8/2026 said, The province's area of certified organic crops reached nearly 200 he has, of which tea is approx 178 he has. First Congress, term 2026 – 2031, also marked a step forward in organizational development, increase the ability to gather scientists, enterprise, cooperatives and producers.
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| 1st Asian Organic Conference 8 In Ninh Binh (OAC 8) year 2025 contributing to affirming Vietnam's increasingly clear connecting role in the regional and international organic community. |
Continuing achievements with quality and trust
Despite being in the top group in Asia, The new organic area accounts for approx 1,07% Vietnam's agricultural land. The gap between the ranking position and the actual proportion shows that the room is still large, but also requires attention to quality, efficiency and ability to maintain production areas, instead of just pursuing area expansion.
For farmers, The conversion process requires time for land reclamation, change farming practices, record and control input. Let the producers persevere, Support needs to accompany the entire process, from technical guidance to maintaining certification and finding exits. Associate with cooperatives, A business only has a sustainable meaning when responsibilities and benefits are clearly shared.
Market confidence needs to be protected by verifiable information. The name "organic" must be associated with applicable standards, Controlled processes and compliance throughout the production chain, process, distribution. When quality is maintained stably, New consumers have a basis for choice, Only those who do things right will receive the recognition they deserve.
From that perspective, Vietnam Organic Day is an opportunity to spread practical knowledge: Understand the correct standards, know how to identify products and see the effort behind each crop. Honoring activities also need to help good experiences be shared, so that effective models have more opportunities to connect and develop.
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| Delegates attended the Launching Ceremony in response to Vietnam Organic Day 19/9 year 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City. |
At the celebration of Vietnam Organic Day this year 2024, Dr.Kh. Ha Phuc Mich emphasized the value of organic agriculture beyond the economic efficiency of each product, associated with equitable relationships, harmony in the ecosystem and responsibility to future generations. That perspective continues the spirit of the year's launching ceremony 2017, placing people and the living environment at the center of the development process.
Looking forward to the day 19/9/2026, Gratitude for organic workers needs to be followed by specific companionship. Each land is steadfastly cared for, Each process is taken seriously, Each chain of links that maintain trust will contribute to deepening the achievements of organic agriculture in Vietnam. That is also a way for the meaning of the festival to be present in daily life, from the farmer in the field to every family's meals.
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There they are, Vietnam crabs grow strongly
There they are, Vietnam crabs grow strongly
The above information was provided by Mrs. Kim Thu – Shrimp market specialist (under the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers) provide.
Black tiger shrimp stands firm in the European market thanks to the EVFTA Agreement
Black tiger shrimp is considered a premium product thanks to its color, special taste, large in size and often popular in niche markets in the EU such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Virtue, France.
Expanding import and export lanes in Tan Thanh, Vietnam's black tiger shrimp exports to the EU market recorded a breakthrough growth 107% with export value reaching 24 million dollars
Ms. Kim Thu shared: Black tiger shrimp are consumed in retail and foodservice markets in Europe. Year 2020 and the beginning of the year 2021, Black tiger shrimp consumption in the EU has slowed down due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, Restaurants are closed to prevent the epidemic.
But, from the middle of the year 2021, The market gradually reopened, so the demand for black tiger shrimp in the EU market recovered and is expected to remain at a high level this year. 2022.
“The wholesale and retail sectors in the EU market favor products such as HLSO black tiger shrimp and peeled black tiger shrimp. 16/20 – 51/60, HOSO black tiger shrimp size 21/26. The recycling sector is in high demand for HOSO . black tiger shrimp products, HLSO, peeled and closed in size 16/20 – 51/60.
In the retail segment, Frozen peeled black tiger shrimp products are mainly sold as 250g . bags – 1kg. HOSO semi IQF or IQF black tiger shrimp sold as 250g . bags – 1kg or carton box from 500g – 1kg. Most retail organizations sell frozen shrimp under their own label.”, Mrs. Thu confided.
The current, Black tiger shrimp suppliers to the EU market include Bangladesh, Vietnam, Madagascar, Indonesia, India and Myanmar. Products that compete with black tiger shrimp in the EU market such as vannamei shrimp, Argentine red shrimp and wild-caught black tiger shrimp.
According to Ms. Thu, in the first quarter of this year, export (XK) Vietnam's black tiger shrimp to the EU market recorded a breakthrough growth 107% with export value reaching 24 million dollars. Vietnam's black tiger shrimp exports to the EU started to increase this year 2021, previous years, Exports still recorded a decrease. Year 2021, Vietnam's black tiger shrimp exports to the EU reached 98,5 million dollars, increase 36% compare with year 2020.
Vietnam's black tiger shrimp products are mainly exported to the EU in the first quarter of this year, including fresh and frozen whole black tiger shrimp., Frozen fresh PD black tiger shrimp, Frozen fresh EZP headless black tiger shrimp, Frozen fresh HLSO EZP headless black tiger shrimp, Fresh frozen IQF black tiger shrimp, IQF steamed black tiger shrimp PDTO, Frozen fresh HOSO black tiger shrimp, Steamed frozen shrimp CPTO…
Ms. Thu emphasized: “Vietnamese black tiger shrimp in the EU market has many competitive advantages over rival suppliers. Along with advantages from the EVFTA Agreement, Vietnamese black tiger shrimp has many growth opportunities in this market. With black tiger shrimp products going to Europe, Enterprises need to meet many quality requirements, seek an origin, chain of custody and third-party certification”.
Crab exports in the first quarter of 2022 reached 52 million dollars
While, continued growth in the quarter 4/2021, Vietnam's crab exports continue to grow well in the first quarter of 2022. The export value of crabs in this quarter reached nearly 52 million dollars, increase 62% over the same period in the year 2021. This is the highest level in 5 via, doubled over the same period last year 2019, the time before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Statistics of Vietnam's crab exports
Specifically, China, America, Japan and France are top 4 import single market (NK) Vietnam's largest number of crabs. Inside, France occupies more than 91% total export value.
According to Ms. Thu, after a year-on-year decline 2021, Vietnam's crab exports to China and Hong Kong increased continuously in the past year 3 the first month of the year 2022. The export value of crabs to this market in the first quarter of 2022 reached more than 20 million dollars, increase 104% over the same period.
The main reason is that Vietnam's seafood processing and exporting enterprises have adapted well to the policy “accelerate processing as well as reopen” of this country. This high growth has made China the largest crab import market of Vietnam
For the Japanese market, Vietnam's crab exports are continuing to grow this quarter. The value of crab exports to the Japanese market reached nearly 19 million dollars, increase 18% over the same period.
Japan is currently the largest importer of Vietnamese crab in the market that participates in the CPTPP Agreement. And also the country that maintains the continuous growth of crab imports in the past year 3 the first month of the year 2022. While, Crab exports to Australia and Singapore have continued to decline this quarter.
Ms. Thu added, in the EU market, Vietnam's crab exports also recovered after a decline last year. However, Export to markets in the bloc is not stable. France is currently the largest crab import market of Vietnam in this market block, close to 1,7 million dollars, increase 38%.
On the EU market, Vietnam's crab exporters have to compete with crab products from the UK, And Uy, Madagascar, China, Indonesia. Products that compete with crab in this market include lobster and surimi.
Remarkable, Vietnam's crab exports to the US grew continuously in the first quarter of 2022. The value of Vietnam's crab exports to this market in 3 the first month of the year 2022 close to 19 million dollars, increase 78% over the same period.
The US has fully reopened, which has helped increase demand for crabs. Besides that, Increased production costs and sea freight costs have pushed up export prices.
Source: https://nongnghiephuucovn.vn/tom-su-cua-ghe-viet-nam-tang-truong-manh
