Stratergy and Plans

MARD announced the agriculture production results of the 1st quarter of 2012

(Mard-17/04/2012): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a press conference to announce the first quarter production results and the key tasks of the second quarter of 2012.

Food security, safety and infrastructure investment in rural areas were discussed at this morning's online dialogue

(MARD - 22/03/2012) Food security, safety and infrastructure investment in rural areas were among the chief issues discussed at this morning's online dialogue between members of the public and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat on the Government's website.

Rural area programme to be enhanced in 2012

(MARD - 06/02/2012) The national programme on building new rural areas must be enhanced this year in order to meet the target as scheduled, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has said.

Livelihood for Fishermen: Decisive Factor for either Success or Failure in Marine Conservation

(MARD - 23/12/2011) In recent years, the seafood industry growth relatively fast, fishery production reaches about 5 million tonnes/year, the export revenue has reached US$5 billion/year, contributing an important part in the change of economic structure, and poverty alleviation for the people. However, Vietnam's fisheries are facing with many challenges, including the depletion of marine resources under increasing pressure of population growth, increased catch and export.

Salt production is estimated at nearly 800,000 tons

(MARD - 24/10/2011) On 21st, October in Hanoi, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a conference to review salt production in 2011 and discuss measures to purchase, produce and supply Iodized salt.

A national master plan for developing the seafood processing industry by 2020

(MARD - 07/10/2011) The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has approved a national master plan for developing the seafood industry by 2020. Under the plan, by 2020 production of processed seafood exports reached 2 million tons, with average growth of about 3.5% per year and export value reached 10 billion USD.

Enhancing the role of farmers

(MARD - 14/09/2011) Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said that farmers play an important role in national development. However, measures to enhance the role of farmers should be considered further.

Fisheries sector to target better quality and wages

(MARD - 16/05/2011) Viet Nam will continue to follow its plan to develop the fisheries sector so that it achieves economies of scale and high global competitiveness in a sustainable manner, a senior official said last week.

Viet Nam set to increase rice production by one million tonnes

(MARD - 27/04/2011) The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of increasing rice production by 1 million tonnes this year to ensure food security under instructions from Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Country prepares to face climate change

(MARD - 04/04/2011) Viet Nam must get ready to cope with climate change, which was forecast to bring erratic and extreme weather this year, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai said at a meeting to review storm and flood prevention and control in Ha Noi yesterday.
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