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Solar-powered cameras proposed in Hon Mun for coral protection

The People's Committee of Nha Trang city in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has proposed to install solar-powered cameras to monitor and protect coral in Hon Mun Area after severe coral bleaching was reported there.

Another potential African swine fever vaccine

Trials of an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine candidate in the Philippines have shown promising results, the Department of Agriculture said.

Shrimp exports are forecast to face difficulties

Shrimp exports in June decreased for the first time due to the limited supply of raw shrimp in the country, and the consumption demand from the US and Chinese markets slowed down.

Breeding hybrid ducks with biosafety in a chain, economic efficiency increases by 15%

Hai Phong farmers participate in the model of raising white-winged white-winged hybrid ducks with biosafety, which is linked to product consumption to increase economic efficiency by 10-15%.

Vietnam posts two-fold growth in agricultural trade surplus in 7 months

Vietnam's import-export value of agricultural, forestry and aquatic products reached 58.3 billion USD in the first seven months of 2022, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

All set for exporting passion fruit to China

After the Protocol for piloting the export of fresh passion fruit to China, the authorities, businesses and people are busy completing the procedures.

Vietnamese tra fish sector enters new development cycle

Vietnam’s tra fish (pangasius) export revenue expands about 90 percent in the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year, signaling a new development period for the sector.

Raising goats with herbal medicine

In order to reduce antibiotic content in livestock, DTH FARMT farm in Thach Da commune, Me Linh district, Hanoi has used herbal medicine in goat farming with high efficiency.

Joint efforts to protect marine ecology and aquatic resources

On July 27, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan met with the Coral Protection Co-management Team at Ghenh Rang in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.

Linking economic cooperation with 6 key industry ecosystems

An Giang will develop cooperatives and cooperative groups associated with 6 key ecosystems of the province, including rice, vegetables, pangasius, mango, pig and cow.

Vietnam aims to become world's top 10 agricultural processing centre

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision approving the Strategy for the development of mechanization of agriculture and agro-forestry-fishery processing until 2030.

Investing in processing needed to increase farm produce value

Investing in processing technology is important to diversify products and increase farm produce's added value and promote exports, experts have said.

Efficiency from the 'Bio Pro and Rijk Zwaan Value Connection' model

The 'Bio Pro and Rijk Zwaan Value Connection - Greenhouse farming - Safety, productivity' model brings high value to bell pepper farmers.

WB and IBRD grant nearly 27 million USD for rice - shrimp project in Mekong Delta

The World Bank and the International Bank for Reconstruction & Development have agreed to provide a loan for a 5,500ha shrimp-rice farming project in the Mekong Delta.

Ca Mau crab is granted a geographical indication protection title

On July 22, Mr. Phan Tan Thanh, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ca Mau province, said that Ca Mau crab has just been granted a geographical indication protection title by the National Office of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology). Certified geographical area map in Ngoc Hien, Nam Can, Dam Doi and Phu Tan districts.

Strive for bilateral trade between Vietnam and Korea to reach 150 billion USD by 2030

Thanks to the similarity in culture and development goals, the two-way import-export turnover between Vietnam and South Korea has grown steadily, even during the Covid-19 period.