What is special about Vietstock 2024 Exhibition?

Accordingly, Vietstock 2024 is an international exhibition specializing in livestock, animal feed, aquaculture and meat processing in Vietnam.

This year, Vietstock exhibition with the theme "Transforming livestock farming for higher productivity, better nutrition, cleaner green environment & better life", is organized by the Department of Livestock - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with Informa Markets.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, speaking at the opening ceremony of Vietstock 2024.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said that over the past 10 years, the livestock industry has maintained a growth rate of 5-7% per year, with meat output increasing 1.8 times, from 4 million tons to more than 7.9 million tons; eggs increasing 3 times, from nearly 6.4 billion to 19.2 billion; fresh milk increasing 3.9 times, from 0.3 million tons to 1.2 million tons.

According to the latest data, in the first 9 months of 2024, the livestock industry maintained its growth rate. It is estimated that the total number of pigs nationwide increased by 2.5%; the total number of poultry increased by 2.2%; the total number of cows decreased by 0.4%; the total number of buffaloes decreased by 3.6%; livestock product exports reached 376 million USD, up 3.8%; imports of animal feed and raw materials decreased by 3.7% over the same period last year, making an important contribution to the growth of Vietnam's agricultural sector.

According to Mr. Tien, livestock products not only contribute to ensuring food security but also ensure nutritional security for people. Antibiotic resistance, environment, food safety, especially dependence on raw materials for animal feed production directly affects competitiveness in the context of the global economy, are urgent issues for the industry that need to be solved.

Exhibition booth at Vietstock 2024.

Accordingly, Vietstock 2024 is taking place not only to provide opportunities to display and introduce advanced products and technologies in the livestock sector, but also to create favorable conditions for businesses, researchers and experts in the industry to exchange, learn and share experiences through seminars, conferences, etc.

Vietstock 2024 takes place simultaneously with the international exhibition specializing in Vietnam's aquaculture - Aquaculture Vietnam 2024, becoming a comprehensive destination covering the entire value chain of the livestock and aquaculture industry, from farm to table. The exhibition brings together many breakthrough products, services and technologies from leading enterprises in Vietnam and internationally, bringing a space for innovation in the livestock and aquaculture industry.

Mr. Ben Wong, General Director of Informa Markets Vietnam shared at the opening ceremony that Vietstock and Aquaculture Vietnam have become important destinations for the livestock industry. Here, we have the opportunity to meet, share experiences and cooperate, towards a better future.

“This year marks an important milestone - 20 years of development of Vietstock. With the theme “Transforming livestock for higher productivity, better nutrition, cleaner environment and better life, Vietstock 2024 has emphasized our commitment to building a sustainable and prosperous livestock industry in Vietnam”, Mr. Ben Wong added.

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