More than 22,369 billion VND invested in Nghe An agriculture

On the afternoon of December 27, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to summarize 2018 and deploy the 2019 plan for the Agriculture and Rural Development sector. Attending the conference were comrades: Nguyen Van Thong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Nguyen Hai Thanh - Director of the Department of Construction Management, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Chairing the conference were comrades: Dinh Viet Hong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Hoang Nghia Hieu, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Nguyen Van Lap, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,

Overview of the conference. Photo: Phu Huong

In 2018, despite many difficulties in agricultural production and unusual weather conditions, 27/27 basic targets on agricultural production and rural development were still completed and exceeded the plan.Estimated growth rate is 5.09%; Production structure is strongly transformed, increasing added value, sustainably following the restructuring orientation of the agricultural sector.

All production sectors achieved good results; the rate of rural population using hygienic water reached 81%, 30 communes met NTM standards, accumulated to December 31, 2018, 211/431 communes, 3 district-level units met NTM standards.

With the authorization, comrade Nguyen Van Thong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee awarded the Labor Medal of the President to individuals with outstanding achievements. Photo: Phu Huong

Total investment in projects in the agricultural sector reached over 22,369 billion VND, infrastructure was invested in construction; processing and mechanization industries were developed; export activities, cooperation and linkage in production and consumption of agricultural products were expanded...

In 2018, the Agriculture and Rural Development sector was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Prime Minister for restructuring the agricultural sector; the Provincial Party Committee awarded a Certificate of Merit for summarizing 10 years of implementing Resolution 7 of the 10th Party Central Committee on agriculture, farmers and rural areas.

Individuals receiving Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister. Photo: Phu Huong

In 2019, Nghe An continues to focus on restructuring the agricultural sector with solutions to increase productivity, quality and value of agricultural products, ensuring sustainable development.

To achieve the target of production value growth rate of 4.3 - 4.5%, forest coverage rate of 57.72%, rate of rural population using clean water of 82.5% and 27 communes meeting NTM standards, the Agriculture and Rural Development sector continues to strongly implement solutions to build modern agriculture with high added value.

Collectives receive Emulation Flags from the Provincial People's Committee. Photo: Phu Huong

At the same time, coordinate with all levels, mobilize all resources to restructure the industry and build new rural areas; promote cooperation and linkage in production, attract enterprises to invest in agriculture and rural areas; have solutions to promote agricultural product consumption, enhance the capacity to forecast agricultural product supply and demand. At the same time, proactively integrate internationally to attract foreign investment, develop markets; prioritize directing and mobilizing resources for rural development, building new rural areas, eliminating hunger, reducing poverty, ensuring social security...

High-tech hydroponic vegetable production model in Nghi Lien commune, Vinh city. Photo: Phu Huong

On this occasion, 3 individuals received the Second Class Labor Medal, 5 individuals received the Third Class Labor Medal from the President for their outstanding achievements in work during the 2012 - 2016 period.

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister for its outstanding achievements in restructuring agriculture and rural development in the 2013 - 2018 period; 5 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister for their outstanding achievements in the 2013 - 2017 period;2 collectives received the Emulation Flag of the Provincial People's Committee.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development also awarded Certificates of Merit to four collectives and four individuals with outstanding achievements in five years of restructuring the agricultural sector.