On the morning of October 18, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference to deploy the Project "Improving soil health and plant nutrition management by 2030, with a vision to 2050".
The conference took place after the "Project on Improving Soil Health and Plant Nutrient Management to 2030, Vision 2050" was officially approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on October 11, 2024.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Trung (middle) chaired the Conference to deploy the Project "Improving soil health and plant nutrition management to 2030, vision to 2050".
Farmers are using too much inorganic fertilizers in agricultural production.
Mr. Phung Ha assessed that the Project was issued at the right time, improving the health of the soil is correct because the soil quality has declined a lot, especially the soil fertility.
According to Mr. Ha, the relationship between soil and plants is natural, between soil and plants is fertilizer. Plants need fertilizer to grow, if fertilizer is not used, 50% of the population will lack food.
The current situation in Vietnam is that there is too much fertilizer residue in the soil and it is higher than the world average, especially the excessive use of inorganic fertilizers. Secondly, the task for the fertilizer industry is to reduce organic fertilizers and increase organic fertilizers.
Currently, farmers are using too much inorganic fertilizer in agricultural production, especially in rice cultivation. According to a research result, on 1ha of rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta region, about 700kg of inorganic fertilizer is used. In the Red River Delta, it is about 600kg. Meanwhile, in China, only about 293kg/ha is used.
Mr. Ha added that one of the main tasks of the Project "Improving soil health and plant nutrition management by 2030, vision to 2050" is to reduce the amount of inorganic fertilizers and increase the use of organic fertilizers. However, according to him, this is not enough, if inorganic fertilizers are used inappropriately, it will affect crop yields.
According to experts, Vietnam is using too much inorganic fertilizer in agricultural production, especially in rice cultivation.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Bo, former Director of the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences, assessed that land is the subject of management of many ministries and branches. Land is not only related to crops but also plays an important role in many social fields.
To effectively implement the Project, according to the Minister, it is necessary to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of State management of soil health and plant nutrition; Build a database on key soil quality and fertilizers for key crops; Research KIT for rapid diagnosis of soil and fertilizers; promote communication and celebrate World Soil and Fertilizer Day.
“Decision No. 1748 of the Prime Minister approving the Strategy for Crop Development to 2030, with a vision to 2050, includes the content of improving soil and crop health. Fertilizer is only an input factor. We propose that a Steering Committee be established to implement the Project; second, localities send participants and organize regular thematic seminars; Integrate projects related to soil and crop health; Specific content and tasks, need to unify the soil classification system; Build a soil and fertilizer database. Train agricultural extension workers on this content," Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Bo suggested.
Prevent land degradation, develop organic agriculture
Mr. Vu Thang, Deputy Head of Fertilizer Management Department - Plant Protection Department (PPD) said that the Project "Improving soil health and plant nutrition management by 2030, vision 2050" aims to improve the effectiveness of State management of soil health and plant nutrition and build a database on the quality of major soil types, in parallel with the use of fertilizers for key crops.
In addition, a set of indicators and a hierarchy of indicators to assess soil health in terms of physics, chemistry and biology according to major soil types and key crops are also developed in accordance with regional and international standards. In addition, the project aims to perfect the cultivation process associated with effective fertilizer use.
Thereby, reducing nutrient loss on the main soil for growing key crops, contributing to stabilizing and improving the health of cultivated soil, protecting and developing a diverse system of beneficial organisms, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The project will promote programs and training materials on soil health and fertilizer use guidelines to improve the capacity of management and technical staff. The representative of the Plant Protection Department emphasized the importance of the community in soil health management and plant nutrition. “In addition to building a network of technical staff to serve the work of improving soil health and plant nutrition management, it is necessary to promote to receive the attention of the community and the participation, coordination and support of experts, scientists and producers,” said Mr. Vu Thang.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Trung requested that units participating in the implementation of the Project need to develop specific implementation plans, avoid generalities, and coordinate with Departments, Research Institutes, etc. during the implementation process.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Trung affirmed: "Soil is a special raw material for our production and cultivation. Our country and international organizations have raised the issue of how to preserve and improve soil better."
Mr. Trung emphasized that the role of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and local agencies is very important in the issue of soil health. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has also directed its specialized agencies to coordinate with experts to implement the Project.
The project has clearly identified the role of soil management and plant nutrition in preventing soil degradation, developing organic agriculture and minimizing the impact of climate change. The goal of the project is to increase land use value, effectively manage plant nutrition, thereby contributing to the restructuring of the agricultural sector and building new rural areas. Contributing to the successful implementation of the National Strategy on Green Growth and Sustainable Development for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050.
Deputy Minister Hoang Trung requested that units participating in the implementation of the Project need to develop specific implementation plans, avoid generalities, and coordinate with Department units, Research Institutes... during the implementation process.
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