Japan’s high tech agriculture transforms Can Tho

At the meeting, representatives from 32 Japanese companies led by JETRO Chief Representative Yazuzumi Hirotaka dilated on the pros and cons of differing types of high tech machinery and equipment.

Additionally, they discussed a myriad of issues related to selecting the best plants and seeds and the proper use of and application of fertilizers and other agricultural related chemicals.

Mr Hirotaka said he was confident state-of the art technologies could thrive in Vietnam and assist in mitigating the harmful effects of environmental pollution caused by deficiencies in the current agricultural production processes.

“Modernized sophisticated technology can also provide a tremendous revitalization to the industry by improving productivity, labour efficiency, quality of agricultural products and profitability for the nation’s farmers,” he said.

Chairman Vo Thanh Thong of the Can Tho People’s Committee in turn emphasized the region surrounding Can Tho is strong in agriculture but substandard in knowledge and application of advanced technologies.

He expressed his confidence Japan can transfer the needed skills to Can Tho to bring about innumerable practical benefits for the local people, particularly the region’s farmers and transform the agriculture industry.