(BGO) – Thanks to
vast forest coverage, goat farming movement in Luc Nam district, the northern
province of Bac Giang, has strongly developed in recent years. Compared to
other animal breeding models, goat farming requires less capital but generates
high economic value and secures stable consumption.
All corn fields in Vietnam use hybrid seeds, with the volume of seeds used for annual production amounting to about 20,000 tonnes, said the Plantation Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
(BGO) – Along with ironwood-grown mushroom and Bat Tien tea, honey taken from beehives in forests is a product closely connected to Son Dong district’s tourism. However, to help the brand name strong enough to reach out to the domestic market and then conquer foreign outlets, the district needs support mechanisms in addition to efforts made by local farmers.
The agricultural sector will aim for a GDP growth rate of between 3 – 3.1 percent and total export value of agro-forestry-fisheries at 34 – 35 billion USD in 2018.
(BGO) – Total earnings from lychees
have to date reached nearly 5 trillion VND (almost 220.3 million USD), equivalent
to the revenue of last year’s lychee crop, according to the Department of
Industry and Trade of northern Bac Giang province.
Several Vietnamese firms will participate in the 7th Organic and Natural Exhibition (ONE 2017), slated to be held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok from July 27 to 30.
NDO - In 2017, the agriculture sector is facing two major challenges including the complicated situation of climate change and increasing competitiveness in the market. In order to improve on the 3% GDP growth in 2016, with export revenue of just US$33 billion, the agricultural sector is prioritising the restructuring of production to meet the market demand and adapt to climate change.
Major agricultural products enjoyed a rise in export value in the first half of this year despite a fall in volume, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
