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| Vietnam's rice exports increased sharply in the first 6 months of the year. (Source: Vietnamnet) |
The dispatch stated that in the first months of 2023, the world situation continued to fluctuate in a complex and unpredictable manner, negatively affecting the recovery and growth of the global economy, directly affecting the production and export of food and foodstuffs, including rice.
Vietnam's rice production and export in the first months of 2023 achieved many positive results. Rice exports in the first 6 months of the year are estimated to increase by 22.2% in volume and 34.7% in value over the same period in 2022.
Thereby, making an important contribution to the growth of the agricultural sector and the economy, while fully meeting consumer demand, stabilizing domestic rice prices, ensuring national food security and the interests of farmers.
However, rice export activities still face difficulties and limitations. Specifically, the market strategy is not really stable and long-term; market development is not commensurate with potential; fierce competition from rice exporting countries; high input prices...
In order to promote rice production and export activities, take advantage of market opportunities, and contribute to promoting economic growth in the last months of 2023, the Prime Minister requested the ministers of the ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development, Industry and Trade, Foreign Affairs and the chairmen of provincial and municipal People's Committees to focus on implementing tasks and solutions to promote rice production and export.
The Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Rural Development to preside over and continue to perfect institutional policies to create favorable conditions for farmers and businesses to promote research and development of high-yield, high-quality rice varieties that meet market requirements, effectively use the brand and trademark of Vietnam Rice/VietNam Rice; develop standards on production, processing and product quality in line with international integration; support the construction of raw material areas, production linkages...
In addition, building infrastructure (post-harvest technology, product storage warehouses), investing more strongly in developing high-value rice varieties, has created a brand image.
Promote digital transformation, apply scientific and technological advances in production, reduce dependence on fertilizers and pesticides, increase rice productivity and quality, and increase export prices.
In addition, promote negotiations to sign agreements on conformity and mutual recognition of quarantine, product quality, and food safety standards with key markets to take advantage of opening opportunities and dominate the market...
The Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Industry and Trade to preside over the diversification of rice export markets and flexibly implement trade promotion activities to maintain and consolidate traditional rice export markets such as the Philippines, China, Indonesia, and the African region, and develop new, potential markets and FTA markets; exploit niche markets with fragrant rice and high-quality rice.
Along with that, promote market research, evaluate and forecast import demand and the ability to conduct rice trade promotion; promptly update information for the Vietnam Food Association and rice exporters.
Building a brand for Vietnamese rice products. Strongly reforming administrative procedures to create favorable conditions to promote rice exports.
The Prime Minister also requested the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to preside over and promote the activities of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad in grasping market information, supporting rice exporters; connecting trade, and coordinating to promote Vietnamese rice brands and products.
For localities, the Prime Minister's telegram clearly stated that it is necessary to organize the implementation of rice production planning and rice production to improve quality, meet domestic demand and export.
Closely monitor the activities of rice export traders, coordinate closely to proactively remove difficulties and obstacles in rice export, especially in the face of increasing technical barriers and food safety; promptly report and propose solutions to arising problems.
The Vietnam Food Association strengthens information on the world rice market situation as well as the needs of partners; proactively proposes trade promotion programs to markets and approaches for each specific market, contributing to promoting the image and brand of Vietnamese rice products.
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