Log in
Hanoi

Hanoi facilitates agricultural cooperatives

The Hanoi authorities will create conditions for cooperatives to form value chains for agricultural products.

Hanoi is providing many solutions and adjusting policies to comprehensively innovate and develop agricultural cooperatives in the city.

The move results from the important role of agricultural cooperatives in promoting the city’s agricultural sector, contributing to restructuring the sector and building a new countryside model.

Production area of ​​Chuc Son Clean Vegetable Cooperative in Hanoi’s Chuong My District. Photos: Anh Ngoc/ The Hanoi Times

 However, Hanoi's cooperative economic sector continues to struggle. As of August 2022, Hanoi was home to more than 1,300 agricultural cooperatives, accounting for more than 58% of the total number of cooperatives in the city. About 80% of the agricultural cooperatives are in operation.

Deputy Head of the Hanoi Sub-Department of Rural Development Hoang Thi Huyen said that roles and positions of agricultural cooperatives have not fully been harnessed and are not commensurate with the capital city’s potential and advantages.

"The ratio of agricultural cooperatives with and application of high technology remains low. In addition, poor infrastructure namely transportation, irrigation, and electricity in the fields in some localities has failed to meet the requirements of the agricultural sector," Huyen told The Hanoi Times.

Clear targets 

To boost the development of mass production, the Hanoi People's Committee October 25, 2022, issued a decision on strengthening agricultural cooperatives in the city for the period of 2022 - 2025, with an orientation to 2030.

Cuoi Quy High-tech Organic Vegetable Production Cooperative in Hanoi’s Dan Phuong District).

 Accordingly, the city has set seven targets for 2025, including the establishment of 150 or more new agricultural cooperatives, 100% of communal cooperatives should join the construction of new rural areas, and at least 60% or more of agricultural cooperatives should achieve good results.

To achieve the above goals, Hanoi will focus on having supporting policies for agricultural cooperatives with specific assistance to digital transformation, circular economy, and organic and ecological farming.

In addition, the local authorities will also create conditions for agricultural cooperatives to form linkages in the value chain of agricultural products; develop the planting zone code associated with the development of the material zone and product traceability.

As for policy recommendations, Hoang Xuan Truong, deputy director of the Center for Agricultural Systems Research and Development of the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences, told The Hanoi Times that Hanoi should continue to establish specialized and multi-trade cooperatives and promote the development of green cooperatives.

Reactions:
Share:
Trending
Most Viewed
Related news
Hanoi proposed delaying the roadmap for motorbike emissions inspections

Hanoi proposed delaying the roadmap for motorbike emissions inspections

The inspections are expected in 2027 for motorbikes manufactured before 2008.

Hanoi’s lotus cultural space highlights humanistic values of “The Tale of Kieu”

Hanoi’s lotus cultural space highlights humanistic values of “The Tale of Kieu”

The exhibition features dozens of calligraphic artworks depicting exquisite verses from The Tale of Kieu.

Hanoi urges improvements to retain top spot in governance index

Hanoi urges improvements to retain top spot in governance index

Hanoi continues to enhance the use of information technology for administrative reform, focusing on data systems that support policy and decision making.

Hanoi improves access to clean water amid summer heat

Hanoi improves access to clean water amid summer heat

Plans are put in place to ensure residents have a stable supply of clean water this summer.

Organic waste treatment plant commissioned in Hanoi

Organic waste treatment plant commissioned in Hanoi

The treatment results in no secondary emissions, such as leachate, insects, or bad smell.

Hanoi to restrict motorbikes in four central districts by 2030

Hanoi to restrict motorbikes in four central districts by 2030

The decision, rooted in 2017, signals Hanoi's firm commitment to transforming the capital into a cleaner place.

Hanoi targets using recycled construction waste in all public projects

Hanoi targets using recycled construction waste in all public projects

The city aims to collect 90% of all construction waste generated in urban areas and ensure that it is treated in accordance with environmental standards.

Hanoi to process all building permit applications online

Hanoi to process all building permit applications online

Online submissions help citizens save time while preventing corruption.