At the "Technology Forum for Agriculture and Rural Development" organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on October 1, Mr. Nguyen Mai Duong, Director of the Department of Technology Development and Innovation of the Ministry of Science and Technology, said that in the past 10 years, Vietnamese agriculture has achieved great achievements, science and technology have contributed over 30% of added value in agricultural production, 38% in the production of plant and animal breeds.
Thanks to the application of science and technology, the productivity of some livestock and crops in Vietnam is high compared to other countries in the region and the world, such as: the highest rice productivity in ASEAN countries (1.5 times higher than Thailand), coffee productivity ranks second in the world (after Brazil), pepper productivity ranks first in the world, rubber ranks second in the world (after India), tra fish with a productivity of 500 tons/ha is also the highest in the world...
In the current context, the agricultural sector is facing difficulties and challenges from the impact of rising input material and food prices due to supply chain disruptions; potential outbreaks of diseases in humans, crops and livestock; changes in demand and consumption patterns, especially in the domestic market; increasingly clear and extreme climate change, unpredictable natural disasters, drought and saltwater intrusion are always potential risks.
To turn challenges into opportunities, the agricultural sector has put forward many strategic directions, policies and solutions so that agriculture remains the "pillar" of the economy, in which the development of science, technology and innovation is always considered the spearhead, the key to success, creating the foundation for agricultural development associated with the construction of new rural areas in the direction of ecological agriculture, modern rural areas and civilized farmers.
Sharing about the orientation of science and technology development in the agricultural sector, Mr. Nguyen Huu Ninh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) said that the agricultural sector is shifting its mindset from "agricultural production" to "agricultural economics". Specifically, from the scope of agricultural production to the integration of multiple service and industrial sectors; from single value of agricultural products to the integration of multi-value products; from focusing on supporting producers to supporting all actors in the value chain.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development also aims to increase the content of knowledge, science, technology, and innovation in agriculture; and activate high-tech, circular, value chain, smart, and shared agricultural models.
Currently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is focusing on implementing a number of key programs on science, technology and innovation such as: Developing biotechnology; developing green agriculture, circular agriculture, adapting to climate change; researching, developing and applying digital technology and scientific and technological solutions to serve new rural construction.
In recent times, many research results, technical advances and new technologies have been transferred to production through agricultural extension activities. As a result, farmers have access to new knowledge and techniques, helping them improve productivity and quality of agricultural products, increase income and improve their lives. However, the level of technology in the field of post-harvest preservation and processing in Vietnam is still at an average advanced level compared to developed countries in the region and the world.
To promote scientific research and innovation in general and in the field of post-harvest preservation and processing in particular, experts said that it is necessary to focus resources in each stage to enhance research capacity for public scientific and technological organizations in the context of enhancing autonomy and salary reform; creating an ecological environment from basic research, applied research and application deployment. In addition, mechanisms and policies need to be removed, innovated and synchronized to encourage and create motivation for scientists...
Source: https://nhandan.vn/thuc-day-doi-moi-sang-tao-trong-nong-nghiep-post834238.html
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