The Department of Forestry and Forest Protection under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has launched WoodID, a mobile AI application that identifies wood species, which can recognise over 260 types of wood so far.

VOV.VN - As sustainability becomes a key priority in global markets, businesses are increasingly focusing on producing environmentally friendly products which can meet growing consumer demand and fully comply with regulations.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the Netherlands' Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) organisation on December 17 co-organised the handover ceremony of the pilot results for the database system for forests and coffee-growing areas in compliance with the EUDR.

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) poses challenges for Vietnam's rubber industry, but it also opens doors to new opportunities.

Vietnam's rubber sector in general, and processing and export enterprises in particular have taken actions to comply with the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in order to avoid any impact on rubber exports to the EU market.

Experts believe that European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) compliance will not only elevate export standards but also provide an opportunity to transform Vietnam’s agriculture, making it more sustainable and transparent, and aligning it with the country’s international commitments to green growth.

Despite market recovery, the wood industry needs to overcome formidable challenges to realise the export revenue target of US$15.2 billion for the whole year, according to insiders.

As the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is about to officially take effect on December 31, 2024, Vietnamese enterprises have been advised to act quickly to comply with this rule to sustain exports to this major market.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the EU Delegation to Vietnam have jointly organised a technical exchange focused on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its implications for Vietnam's supply chains.

Experts gathered in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on April 9 to seek measures to help local coffee businesses to adapt to the EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) and promote exports to the EU market in particular and the world in general.