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Jul 03, 2015 / 10:31

Reviewing to reduce maximumly fees and charges in agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has set up a special committee to review fees and charges, revealed Minister Cao Duc Phat at a press conference in Hanoi on July 1.

According to the General Statistic Office, GDP growth for agro-forestry-fishery sector in the first six months of this year was 2.36%, lower than the 2.9% figure from the same period last year. Meanwhile, production value of the whole sector was estimated at 489 trillion VND, a 2.41% rise year-on-year. 
Total exports of the sector in the half of this year were 14.41 billion USD, decreasing by 2.8% from the same period last year.
Minister Cao Duc Phat said in the second half of this year, the ministry will review the value chains of promising products to expand markets and production, supporting farmers and enterprises.

 
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Especially, the ministry will deploy comprehensive measures to improve the business environment, creating the most favourable conditions for agricultural businesses and boosting value chains of major products, he said. 
The Minister also revealed that the ministry will simplify and minimise administrative procedures while applying information technology and online services to serve businesses. 
Meanwhile, a special committee has been set up to review fees and charges, he said. 
Besides, through the end of this year, the ministry will remove obstacles to maintain and expand export markets, helping farmers sell their produce.