University asked to engage businesses in organic farming
The Vietnam National University of Agriculture should seek to encourage businesses to reduce the use of pesticide and increase investment on organic and high-quality agriculture to achieve the green growth target, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc addresses the event (Photo: VGP) |
In the context of the fourth industrial revolution, it is necessary to seek measures for Vietnam’s agriculture to become a model, but not to lag behind, he stressed.
The PM urged the university to study strategic priorities on rural infrastructure, early weather warning systems, diseases management, environmental institutional capacity, and farming tools usage.
He also ordered initiatives to improve the production system, and increase the quality of products and local income.
He suggested building agricultural clusters and forging connectivity between farmers and businesses.
On the occasion, the PM presented the second Ho Chi Minh Order to the university.
Established in October 1956, the Vietnam National University of Agriculture has trained over 90,000 local and foreign students in the fields of plantation, flora protection, land management, animal husbandry, veterinary, and aquaculture.