Nghe An: Support over 79 billion VND to build models applying science and technology

On the morning of September 20, in Do Luong district, the Department of Science and Technology organized a scientific workshop "District-level science and technology activities in 2018", to summarize and evaluate the results of the model of applying scientific and technological advances in the period 2013 - 2017.

The workshop was attended by representatives from 21 districts, towns and cities in the province.

Overview of the workshop. Photo: Xuan Hoang

The report of the Department of Science and Technology shows that in recent years, science and technology activities at the district level have had many innovations and positive changes; making practical contributions to socio-economic development at the district level.

During the period 2013 - 2017, in the districts, towns and cities, 1,134 models were implemented from different budget sources, with a total budget support of 79 billion VND. Of which, 447 models were replicated with a replication rate of 42.5%.

Districts implementing many models include: Tuong Duong 122 models; Que Phong 119 models; Anh Son 75 models; Ky Son 66 models.

In 2018 alone, the Department of Science and Technology approved the construction of 25 models applying scientific and technological advances with a budget of over 1.9 billion VND. To date, 22/25 models have been implemented, achieving 88% of the plan.

Some effective models have been replicated: Passion fruit growing model with an income of 100 - 120 million VND/ha/year, has been replicated on 131 hectares in Tuong Duong district and 283 hectares in Que Phong district; Quang Tien pink grapefruit growing and replicating model in Thai Hoa town, with an income of 500 - 700 million VND/ha; The model of converting crop structure from ineffective seasonal rice to green bean growing in Cua Lo town has an income of 50 - 55 million VND/ha...

However, in the 5 years of implementing the model, there are still problems such as: The work of proposing and ordering a list of models for applying scientific and technological advances has not closely followed the district's priority orientation, and has not been focused and unified to serve the development of certain subjects; leading to the proposal of duplicated lists or lack of implementation proposals for subjects that need priority implementation.

The model of growing red-fleshed dragon fruit using Japanese technology was implemented by the Agricultural Extension Station of Do Luong district in Xuan Son commune. Photo: Xuan Hoang

During the period 2013 - 2017, the Department of Science and Technology supported the district level to build 11 collective brands: Tan An fish sauce - Quynh Luu; Quynh Lien chayote - Quynh Luu; Quy Hop white stone; Gang village molasses - Nghia Dan; Dong Thuan green rice - Nghi Loc; Giang Tuong Duong beef; Nghia Dan butter; Hung Tan - Hung Nguyen sticky rice wine; Nam Dan tapioca starch; Tay Hieu - Thai Hoa honey; Tan Ky goat certification brand.

At the workshop, there were 15 presentations from a number of sectors and district-level units, discussing issues that need attention in model building: How to build a new, effective model; solutions to replicate the model; consistency in product branding and trademarks and defining the district-level tasks in the field of science and technology; experience in building small models in product chain linkages...

Raising fish using the "river-in-pond" model in Quynh Van commune, Quynh Luu district. Photo courtesy

Regarding the orientation of building a model of applying science and technology in the coming time, comrade Tran Quoc Thanh - Director of the Department of Science and Technology said: People's Committees of districts need to focus and persistently implement many models according to the value chain for a number of priority products, in order to create final products with high value and competitiveness.

Districts need to prioritize and mobilize more resources in building and developing brands to develop local products. It is necessary to mobilize and use local human resources, especially human resources from centers, stations, and camps in the area to identify, propose, and implement models of applying scientific and technological advances.

In addition, the District People's Committee needs to have priority orientations for enterprises and cooperatives in implementing models for organizations to replicate, associated with input supply and output consumption.

Previously, the Department of Science and Technology organized for delegates to visit a number of models applying new technology in the fields of cultivation and livestock breeding in Do Luong district./.