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Feb 03, 2017 / 10:53

PM pledges to introduce high-tech agricultural products to world market

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has vowed to directly introduce Vietnam`s high-tech agricultural products and clean farm produce to the world market while attending the launching of a high-tech agricultural production at a VinEco farm in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 2.

Prime Minister (PM) Nguyen Xuan Phuc pressed the button to launch a high-tech agricultural production at a VinEco farm in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 2. 
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc launches a high-tech agricultural production at a VinEco farm in the northern province of Ha Nam.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc launches a high-tech agricultural production at a VinEco farm in the northern province of Ha Nam.
Addressing the launching ceremony, PM Phuc highlighted that agriculture is an economic pillar of the country.
He affirmed that the Government would speed up constructive and creative agricultural development towards organic, high-technology, clean and smart farming.
The Government leader called for developing organic and smart farming with the involvement of private businesses and cooperatives.
The PM pledged to directly introduce Vietnam's high-tech agricultural products and clean farm produce to the world market.
 The Prime Minister visits high-tech agricultural production at a VinEco farm in the northern province of Ha Nam.
The Prime Minister visits high-tech agricultural production at a VinEco farm in the northern province of Ha Nam.
PM Phuc asked the State Bank to increase the value of preferential credit package, from 60 trillion VND to 100 trillion VND (2.6-4.34 billion USD), to high-tech agriculture firms. 
He also instructed cities and provinces nationwide to expand coverage for farming to submit to authorities for approval as well as provide all possible support for the field. 
The PM suggested further encouraging start-ups operating in agriculture and enhancing technology transfer. 
He vowed that the Government will drastically protect trademarks and legitimate interests of businesses and cooperatives working in high-tech agriculture.
As one of the 14 VinEco farms invested by VinGroup, the project covers an area of over 180ha at a cost of nearly 300 billion VND (13 million USD), including a large-scale model field of about 130ha, a 5ha greenhouse area using Israeli technology and manufacturing facilities. 
VinEco Ha Nam will develop nearly 15 kinds of key produce.
VinEco Ha Nam will develop nearly 15 kinds of key produce.

The greenhouse No. 1, using Israeli dripping technology, covers an area of 8,300 sq.m and is capable of providing around 150 tonnes of leafy vegetables per year. 
On the 130ha model field, VinEco Ha Nam will develop nearly 15 kinds of key produce with a daily capacity of 20-30 tonnes for domestic and foreign consumption. 
The PM required Ha Nam province to develop labour force to expand markets, popularise trademarks and improve packaging, thus ensuring stable consumption. 
On the same day, PM Phuc visited Ha Nam high-tech agriculture investment and development company in Nhan Khang commune, Ly Nhan district.