Agricultural Commodities

Staying vigilance against livestock illnesses

The province of Ha Giang has largely eliminated the lumpy skin disease and African Swine Fever. However, competent units recommend farmers exercise caution in the face of risks.

Co-operation in research and production of vaccine against African swine fever committed

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien asked the Department of Animal Health to closely coordinate with Dabaco Group to research and produce a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF).

Management Board for Agriculture Projects implements 3 projects in 2022

In 2021, Management Board for Agriculture Projects managed well the ongoing projects, planned 3 projects for the year 2022 and proposed other news projects.

Binh Thuan expects support for the consumption of dragon fruit and watermelon

Due to the havoc wreaked by the Covid-19 outbreak on dragon fruit and watermelon consumption, Binh Thuan province anticipates support for consumption and exports of the fruits.

The triumph of crop production

On January 12, MARD Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh chaired the conference “2021 Summary and Evaluation Result - Implementation of the 2022 plan.”

Conference seeks solutions to difficulties of import-export activities in HCMC

Export turnover of enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City increased only one per cent, a conference in Ho Chi Minh City heard on January 18.

A green dream of the circular economy

The world is promoting green economy, considering it a sustainable approach in which the circular economy has become a global trend.

High-tech grape growing in membrane houses with year-round harvest

The model of high-tech grape growing in membrane houses helps the vines grow and develop well all year round, less affected by external factors, especially rain.

What is the solution to revive the sugar industry?

The scale of the sugar industry has declined sharply in recent years, so solutions are urgently needed to revive and maintain Vietnam's sugarcane production.

Tuna prices are at a high record

Currently, tuna prices in Khanh Hoa province are purchased by traders from VND 145,000 -149,000 per kilogram of 30-head or more sizes. These are the highest prices in recent ten years.

Organic orange price reaching a record high in the last ten years

Organic oranges purchased in the orchard of Ham Yen district (Tuyen Quang) can be up to VND 28,000/kg, which is a record high in the past ten years.

Raw pangasius prices increase slightly

Currently, raw pangasius prices are from VND 23,000 - 23,500 per kilogram (with 0.9-1.2-kilogram/head sizes). These prices increased by about VND 500 per kilogram compared to the previous month, helping farmers profit.

Quang Ninh promotes economic development under the forest canopy

With forest area and forest land accounting for nearly 70 per cent of the total area, Quang Ninh Province has many advantages to develop an economy under the forest canopy.

The market share of key agricultural products has great potential to increase in EU

Exports of many Vietnamese key agricultural products have taken advantage of the EVFTA in 2021 and are expected to continue to grow in 2022

China will continue to buy more cassava from Vietnam

Exports of cassava and cassava products in 2021 have been strong in turnover thanks to high demand from China, which will be even higher this year.

Ecoagriculture - An option for Vietnam’s agriculture

Ecoagriculture can be considered the only option that helps us achieve the goals of adaptation and risk mitigation at the same time - Dr. Pham Van Hoi.