Quang Tri lures 160 billion VND in hi-tech agriculture

The central province of Quang Tri has attracted eight projects in high technology and green agriculture worth over 160 billion VND (7.02 million USD), according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Quang Tri lures 160 billion VND in hi-tech agriculture ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)

Quang Tri (VNA) – The central province of Quang Tri has attracted eight projects in hightechnology and green agriculture worth over 160 billion VND (7.02 million USD),according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Notably, an automatic hydroponicproject with an investment of 2 billion VND has been developed in Hai Langtown, Hai Lang district, covering 2,000 square metres.

Nguyen Giap, Vice Chairmanof the People’s Committee of Hai Lang district said that hi-tech agriculture hasbeen effective, attracting the involvement of many farmers.

He pledged that HaiLang will create optimal conditions in land use and policy for investors in hi-techagriculture.

He highlighted theclose coordination between the local government, enterprises and farmers in thefield, pointing to a number of outstanding projects, including a nearly 80billion VND project jointly implemented by the Quang Tri People’s Committee andDong Giao company to develop a pineapple-growing region spanning the districtsof Vinh Linh, Cam Lo and Dakrong.

Currently, Quang Thihas focused on restructuring its agriculture, with priority on high technologyagriculture to produce high quality products and adapt to climate change.

The province plans tosupport investors in land use, capital and policy to develop projects growingkey plants such as pepper, rice, vegetables and fruits.-VNA
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