Towards a high quality and sustainable agricultural sector
(VOV) - Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has praised the agricultural sector’s and farmers’ efforts to overcome difficulties and achieve positive results in 2012.
At a conference in Hanoi on December 28 reviewing the sector’s performance and making plans for 2013, the Deputy PM reaffirmed agriculture is s key pillar of the national economy and has an important influence on macroeconomic stabilisation.
Hai acknowledged the sector’s outstanding weaknesses regarding planning and state management.
He asked the sector to continue restructuring reforms, hone its competitive edge, and advance towards higher quality, sustainable agriculture.
He also asked the sector to focus on improving planning methods and adapt production in line with consumer market, and infrastructure. He also emphasised the need to expand the role of associations and collectives to increase farmers’ income.
In 2013, the agricultural sector is aiming to record a US$28.5 billion export turnover with a GDP growth rate of 2.8–3.0 percent.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat said the sector will prioritise developing highly competitive products and apply using the latest technology to increase product value.