Agriculture Minister warns of unsustainable development Chia sẻ | FaceBookTwitter Email Copy Link Copy link bài viết thành công
16/07/2021 07:31 GMT+7
The Minister of Agriculture has expressed concern over the abuse of fertilizer and plant protection chemicals, saying this does not represent sustainable agriculture.
At the 2021 Local Development Dialogue held by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics on July 13, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said Vietnam’s agriculture is facing three upheavals – climate change, market fluctuation and consumption trend changes. Green consumers, when buying farm produce, not only seek visible value but also intangible value, including origin, green production and sustainable and responsible production.
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VN agricultural exports hit record: achievements and worries Chia sẻ | FaceBookTwitter Email Copy Link Copy link bài viết thành công
12/07/2021 09:01 GMT+7
Amid difficulties and disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam s agricultural exports in the first 5 months of 2021 still reached $22.5 billion, up 30.1% year on year.
In 2020, agriculture was still the mainstay of the economy at a difficult time due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Specifically, export revenue earned from major agricultural products is estimated at $7.78 billion, 13% up; livestock exports $166 million, 43.9% up; seafood exports $3.24 billion, up 12%; and export value of main forest products at $7.06 billion, up 61.8%.
In 2020, agriculture was still the mainstay of the economy at a difficult time due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
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VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 5 Chia sẻ | FaceBookTwitter Email Copy Link Copy link bài viết thành công
05/07/2021 11:41 GMT+7
Heavy rains cause serious flooding in Lao Cai
Heavy rain early on Monday morning has caused serious flooding in many areas in the northern province of Lao Cai.
According to local authorities, up to 117 mm of rain overloaded local drainage systems.
Many families have reported flood water of some 15-35 centimetres inside their houses.
Many roads and streets in the area have also been put under water. Le Thanh Street experienced 80 centimetres of water. Other streets including Tran Hung Dao, Vo Nguyen Giap, Tran Phu were also submerged which caused congestion during morning rush hours.