The development of eco-friendly agriculture and ways to boost the
production of organic vegetables were the major topics of a seminar held
in Hanoi on May 8.
The seminar was jointly held
by the Vietnam Farmers’ Association (VFA) and the Asian Farmers’
Association for Sustainable Rural Development.
Speaking at the event, VFA Vice President Ha Phuc Mich said organic
agriculture is seen as the most effective way to ensure sustainability
of the ecosystem and organic vegetables are a sought after agricultural
product.
Delegates at the event stressed the
increasing consumption trend of organic vegetables worldwide, especially
in developing countries, thanks to their benefits to human health and
the environment.
They also discussed a broad range of
issues regarding the production of organic vegetables in Vietnam
such as differences between the production of organic vegetables and
their chemically grown counterparts, the role of businesses in this
field, impacts of urbanisation, food prices and climate change on
production as well as opportunities and prospects for the development of
organic vegetables.
While pointing out challenges
facing Vietnamese farmers, delegates shared experience and proposed
measures to help the country develop production models for organic
vegetables.-VNA