Vietnam has encouraged the development of hi-tech agriculture with a view to making breakthroughs in farming productivity and improving the competitive edge of agricultural products in both the domestic and foreign markets, according to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Cong Tac.

VOV.VN - The 20th International Agricultural Trade Fair (AgroViet 2020) is scheduled to run in Hanoi from December 3 to 6, according to a press conference held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on November 23.

VOV.VN - A trade promotion fair held to promote agricultural products and the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme opened at AEON Mall Ha Dong in Hanoi on November 20, with 80 local businesses participating in the event.

The Vietnam International Agriculture Fair 2020 opened in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 11, featuring 250 stalls from 100 Vietnamese and foreign companies.

VOV.VN - With Vietnamese organic agricultural produce enjoying a presence in 180 countries worldwide, a total of 60 out of 97 local organic production businesses are currently involved in export activities with annual turnover reaching US$335 million.

The domestic agriculture sector is in need of solutions to optimise capital and science and technology, thus raising productivity, quality, and value in service of both domestic and foreign markets, the fifth national farmers’ forum held in Hanoi on October 13 heard.

VOV.VN - The Party and State define agriculture, farmers and rural areas as a significant part of the national industrialisation, modernisation as well as construction and defence, and an important motivation for socio-economic development, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated.

VOV.VN - Local fruit exports to the US are set to enjoy strong grow in both output and value moving towards the end of the year, according to business insiders, largely due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic being brought under control, coupled with the start of the peak season and efforts made by domestic enterprises.

Vietnamese agricultural projects in Cambodia continued to serve as a driving force for local economies in the last five months and create stable jobs for Cambodians of Vietnamese origin living near Tonle Sap.

VOV.VN - Despite facing the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) still looks set to maintain its agro-forestry-fisheries export target of over US$40 billion for this year.