Promote the application of scientific and technological achievements in life

Leaders of the Department of Science and Technology chaired the conference. Photo: Thanh Le

* Encourage scientific research

In 2018, the Department of Science and Technology focused on advising on the effective implementation of policies to encourage the development of science and technology to serve the socio-economic development of the province; scientific research and technology development activities had many innovations; the total number of science and technology topics and projects implemented by the Department during the year was 54, of which 48 were provincial-level topics and projects; 6 projects under the rural and mountainous program.

Forming models applying scientific and technological advances to chain production, many economic models have been developed effectively, forming agricultural production models applying high technology in livestock breeding; some models applying biotechnology have been successful and are spreading throughout the province (models of seed production and mushroom cultivation in Tan Ky, Yen Thanh; applying microbiological technology to process feed for buffalo, cows, and pigs from corn and cassava leaves in Thanh Chuong, Anh Son...).

Comrade Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee attended and gave a speech at the Conference. Photo: Thanh Le

In addition, the Department of Science and Technology also supports the development of geographical indications and the affixing of traceability stamps to enhance the brand and value of goods (Vinh Orange brand, Nghe An Tea collective brand, Van Phan fish sauce certification brand, Hai Giang fish sauce collective brand) and many brands, barcodes, codes for businesses...

The innovative startup ecosystem in the province has been initially formed and achieved positive results. In 2018, the Nghe An province Innovation Startup Competition was organized, attracting nearly 100 projects and ideas to participate, with 10 outstanding startup projects awarded. The startup projects were signed by investors to cooperate and support investment in many forms.

Handing over scientific and technological research topics to departments, branches and localities. Photo: Thanh Le

The work of protecting intellectual property rights and expanding the electronic stamping of origin for agricultural products of the province has been paid attention to and promoted. Products have been built with projects to promote and develop brands, expand the scale of production into commodities with beautiful packaging and logos, commercialized to the market, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of localities and improving people's lives.

*Increasing practical application

The application of high-tech agriculture has spread; some advanced technologies have been applied such as seed technology; modern greenhouse technology; information technology for automatic control of irrigation to save water, temperature, humidity, nutrition, and light.

At the same time, many high-yield, good-quality varieties have been selected; high-tech agricultural production processes such as irrigation techniques, biological products, GloboGAP, VietGAP, IPM, SRI, mechanization, etc. have also been quickly applied to production.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee awarded the Emulation Flag to the Center for Application of Science and Technology Advances. Photo: Thanh Le

The research results in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities have contributed to building a scientific basis for the socio-economic development strategy of Nghe An province in the period of 2015-2020 with a vision to 2030. Science and technology activities at the district level are vibrant, with many results contributing to the socio-economic development of localities.

The conference focused on exchanging, discussing and sharing experiences in improving the effectiveness of applying scientific and technological advances in production and life.

Awarding Certificates of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee Chairman to collectives and individuals. Photo: Thanh Le

Speaking at the conference, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Huynh Thanh Dien pointed out that the application and development of high technology and high-tech products are still limited; research and application of scientific and technological equipment have not really become a driving force for development, especially in-depth growth; the effectiveness of transferring and replicating successful models has not met people's expectations.

To achieve the goal in the spirit of Resolution 26 of the Politburo, building Nghe An into a Center of Science and Technology in the North Central region, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Department of Science and Technology to continue to innovate drastically and effectively, replicate models of effective application of scientific and technological advances in production and life; do a good job of advising and implementing policies, programs, projects of the State and Resolution 06 of the Provincial Party Committee on developing science and technology in life.

The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee suggested that the Department should pay attention to effectively implementing projects with high practical applications in various fields; strengthening state management of science and technology, developing the science and technology market; supporting creative and innovative start-up businesses, etc.

Use your phone to check the origin stamp of Vinh oranges sold on the market. Photo courtesy

On this occasion, the Provincial People's Committee awarded the Emulation Flag to the Center for Application of Science and Technology Advances; 1 individual was awarded the title of provincial-level emulation fighter; 3 collectives and 4 individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Director of Department of Science and Technology awarded Certificates of Merit to groups and individuals who contributed to Science and Technology activities.