The significance of the public-private partnership (PPP) to the project on developing 1 million hectare of high-quality and low carbon footprint rice in the Mekong Delta region by 2030 was highlighted at a workshop held in the Mekong Delta city of Cần...
Effective public-private partnership and support from partners are key to the success of the project on developing 1 million ha of high-quality, low-emission rice linked with green growth in the Mekong Delta region by 2030, Minister of Agriculture and Rural...
The project is part of an effort to restructure the region''s production system and value chain with a focus on sustainable farming practices, higher product value, greater business and production efficiency
The PM instructed the Ministers of Agriculture and Rural Development, Industry and Trade, and Foreign Affairs and chairpersons of the people’s committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to focus on carrying out measures to step up rice production and exports.
Localities in the Mekong Delta have set ambitious targets this year with a focus on high-quality agriculture combined with eco-tourism, services and industry.
Agricultural company Loc Troi Group signed an agreement with UAE-based food company Phoenix Group in Dubai on Dec 20 for sustainable rice production in Viet Nam.
Rice production and exports has shifted towards quality and added value, promoting safe production and applying high technology while organic agriculture has been given special attention for development.
Production of sticky rice in the Mekong Delta over the past weeks has faced challenges due to China’s new import tariff policy, forcing a strong reduction in the price of sticky rice at home and in export markets.
The large-scale rice production model that has helped farmers earn
higher revenues than the traditional model, has been adopted in most
provinces in the Mekong Delta.