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Animal feed exports exceed USD 1 billion mark for the first time
Animal feed exports exceed USD 1 billion mark for the first time

Exports of animal feed and raw materials in 2021 have grown strongly in turnover. By mid-December the export turnover has crossed the USD 1 billion mark.

More than USD 4 billion is spent to import raw cashews
More than USD 4 billion is spent to import raw cashews

Raw cashews import in this year increased unexpectedly in both volume and value, exceeding the USD 4 billion mark.

Awareness of advanced and water-saving irrigation is still superficial
Awareness of advanced and water-saving irrigation is still superficial

On December 12, MARD overviewed their five-year plan for developing advanced and water-saving irrigation for dry crops from 2015 to 2020, orienting to 2021-2025

Agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa – chilli, catfish, cassava and more
Agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa – chilli, catfish, cassava and more

Here is a selection of potential agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa that came across our desk in 2021.

Farmers shouldn’t have to compete with solar companies for land
Farmers shouldn’t have to compete with solar companies for land

When it comes to solar energy, Australia has a huge-natural advantage with an abundance of sun and vast, flat expanses of land.

Raise awareness to improve coffee quality through VnSAT
Raise awareness to improve coffee quality through VnSAT

Coffee producers are now aware of the importance of improving the quality of co-branded products thanks to the recent impacts of the VnSAT program.

The starting point of the path to sustainable agriculture development
The starting point of the path to sustainable agriculture development

Moving towards sustainable agriculture, the Mekong Delta must address the matter concerning fertilizers and chemical pesticides abuse in agroproduction.

Farmers benefited from the irrigated agriculture improvement project
Farmers benefited from the irrigated agriculture improvement project

The Vietnam Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project (VIAIP/WB7) is supported by the World Bank with a total fund of US$210 million including a concessional

Lao Cai has 'headache' with over 40,000 tons of pineapple per year
Lao Cai has 'headache' with over 40,000 tons of pineapple per year

As an international trade border gate with China, Lao Cai Province has great potential for developing a variety of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products.

Rice production by sowing tray, planting machine helps reducing half rice seeds
Rice production by sowing tray, planting machine helps reducing half rice seeds

Rice production by sowing tray and planting machine contributes to reducing the production costs.

BBB breed brings higher income with less effort
BBB breed brings higher income with less effort

The Belgian Blue Beef (BBB) Breed that is famous for its impressive height, muscling and beautiful shape could bring much higher income in comparison

Biotechnology in research and production of forest crop
Biotechnology in research and production of forest crop

The forestry sector is paying more attention to the application of biotechnology in research and production of forest crops, particularly for large timber

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