Vietnam has so far this year imported 4.13 million tonnes of corn worth US$825 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The figures represented
increases of 9% in volume and 11% in value compared to the same period last
year.
Vietnam spends up to US$1.7 billion a year on average to buy corn from
Argentina, Brazil and Thailand.
Corn import is on the rise due to the country’s limited plantation, which
covers just over 1 million hectares, and difficult cultivation conditions that
have led to low productivity, at 4.6 tonnes per hectare on average. Increasing
demand for animal feed also contributes to the cause.
The agricultural body plans to shift between 700,000 and
800,000 hectaresof low-productivity rice paddies to the cultivation of other plants, with corn
making up the lion’s share.
Source: VOV
After the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays, trade union members and workers in Hoa Binh province returned to work with an excited spirit at the beginning of the new spring. Throughout the workshops, factories and enterprises, they were full of enthusiasm, immediately getting to work, striving to excellently complete tasks and production and business targets.
Red grapefruit is a native crop of Tan Lac district, where the fertile soil and favourable climate create ideal conditions for its growth. With over 80% of the area being mountainous, at an altitude of 300-400 metres above sea level, red grapefruits here thrive on well-drained, fertile hillside soil. The region’s large temperature variation between day and night enhances the fruit's nutrient absorption. The local cultivation techniques also contribute to its uniqueness
The provincial business association recently convened a conference to review its 2024 operations and outline plans for 2025. The meeting was attended by Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Duc Hinh along with leaders from various departments and agencies.
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As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the market becomes more vibrant than ever. In Hoa Binh province, preparations for Tet have been bustling since the 20th of the last lunar month, with an abundant supply of goods to meet the growing consumer demand.
