South-central region adjusts farming schedules as drought continues

The south-central region is estimated to have 51,000 – 70,000ha of farmlands facing a water shortage and a temporary halt to cultivation until there is rain or farmers switch to drought-resistant crops, according to the Department of Irrigation.

Agriculture sector requests drastic measures to prevent ASF recurrence

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued an official document to request 20 provinces and cities to take drastic and synchronous measures to prevent and control African swine fever (ASF).

Provinces vaccinate livestock against foot-and-mouth disease, swine flu

Many provinces in Việt Nam have taken preventive measures against diseases afflicting cattle, including vaccination.

PM calls for urgent action on drought, saltwater intrusion Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked authorities in the central region to take action to deal with the prolonged heat wave, drought and saltwater intrusion in the region.

Việt Nam meat imports surge in first four months Việt Nam has imported US$1.36 billion worth of meat and meat products in the first four months of the year, a 17.6 per cent year-on-year increase.

Việt Nam, US to enhance agricultural cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Hà Kim Ngọc held phone talks with US Under Secretary of Agriculture Ted McKinney in Washington DC on Wednesday with a view to promoting agricultural cooperation between the two countries.

More pigs in stock during third, fourth quarter The number of pigs in Bình Dương and Đồng Nai provinces is expected to increase in the third and fourth quarters, following the African Swine Flu (ASF) epidemic at pig farms last year.

Ninh Thuận restructures agriculture to adapt to drought

The south-central province of Ninh Thuận is restructuring agriculture to adapt to droughts and secure stable incomes for farmers.

PM pushes for commodity price cuts

Việt Nam was in a position to hold inflation below 4 per cent this year, according to Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Cần Thơ to speed up agricultural production

The Cần Thơ City Department of Agriculture and Rural Development plans to develop its agricultural production to meet gross domestic product (GRDP) of 1.2 per cent by the end of this year.