Update February, 22 2012 17:18:08
Salt production to soar 20%
February, 21 2012 10:36:07
The country's salt production is expected to reach about 1 million tonnes this year, up 20 per cent against last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
February, 21 2012 10:31:59
Fertiliser subsidies not helping farmers
Input material subsidies for fertiliser production aims to support farmers, but facts have shown that farmers cannot buy fertiliser products at low prices while only producers and intermediaries benefit from the policy.
February, 20 2012 10:31:38
Dong Thap to host agriculture festival
The first safe agricultural produce festival based on growing orchards, farming fish in ponds, and animal husbandry will be held in Dong Thap Province in April.
February, 18 2012 08:35:14
Rice growers ensure food security
Plant Cultivation Department general director Nguyen Tri Ngoc tells Viet Nam News reporter To Nhu that the nation has set a target to export up to 7.3 million tonnes of rice this year.
February, 16 2012 10:23:19
First swine flu hits Mekong
Health officials have reported the first case of H3N2 swine flu contracted from pigs after a two-year-old girl in Long An Province in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta was diagnosed with the disease.
February, 16 2012 10:00:00
Inspections to meet EU food safety standards
Inspections of fruit and vegetable producers would be conducted throughout the country in an effort to meet the European Union's regulations on plant quarantine and food safety, according to a message from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cao Duc Phat on Tuesday.
February, 15 2012 17:23:03
Well-processed coffee percentage increases
Well-processed coffee is expected to increase from 14 to 15 per cent of total coffee production of 400,000 tonnes in Dak Lak to achieve economic value.
February, 15 2012 11:25:55
Rice exports likely to fall this year
Experts have estimated that Viet Nam would export 6.5 million tonnes of rice this year, 9.72 per cent down against last year because of challenges faced by the domestic and world markets.
February, 14 2012 17:12:00
A new type of cross-bred cow to be grown
A new cow breed called F1 is set to be raised in Ha Noi and is expected to introduce better-quality, safer beef to the domestic market.
February, 14 2012 12:13:04
Nationwide disinfecting campaign launched to curb bird flu
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will launch a month-long campaign tomorrow to disinfect locations across the country as a move to prevent the spreading of bird flu, which was reported in six provinces so far this year.
February, 14 2012 10:38:46
Ministry inspects regional bird flu prevention, control
Seven groups from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development are inspecting bird flu prevention and control in 48 cities and provinces as the disease spreads.