Hà Nội strives to further develop farm economy
Head of the Hà Nội Sub-department of Rural Development Nguyễn Văn Chí said in the current context of the pandemic and natural disasters, farm economy still upheld its efficiency in production and product consumption, contributing to ensure the supply of produce for both domestic and foreign consumers in Hà Nội and to restructure the agriculture and rural economy, creating concentrated cultivation areas and paving the way for the development of the produce processing industry.
At present, owners of farms in Hà Nội have paid great attention to investing and applying advanced science and technology in agricultural production; raising high-yield and high-quality varieties such as blue-clawed prawns and white plaice; and applying new technology in growing flowers and plants, helping to increase productivity and incomes for farm owners and farmers, he said.
Hà Nội has had many mechanism and policies to help boost the development of the farm economy. During the 二0 一 六- 二0 二0 period, the city’s Sub-department of Rural Development organised 九0 training courses for farm owners with 五, 四00 people taking part. An additional of 一 五 training courses are scheduled to be held this year, helping to raise farm owners’ production management skills and capacity in effective and sustainable production and business.
Hà Nội has also created conditions for farm owners to take part in trade fairs and exhibitions to introduce their products and granted credits worth hundreds of billions of đồng each year to help them expand production.
In the future, the city plans to speed up information dissemination to raise awareness of the importance of the farm economy and support the development towards a green, sustainable and environmental friendly economy in connection with ecotourism.
Hà Nội also plans to develop farms applying high technology, organic farming and digital transformation.
