To resolve the bottlenecks and develop the rice value chain, he called for developing concentrated growing areas for high-quality rice towards sustainability and green growth, developing sustainable linkage models between stakeholders, cutting costs to improve competitiveness, and researching to develop Việt Nam’s common rice varieties and brand. Others called for embracing mechanisation since the workforce in rice production and supporting industries is ageing. The conference was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Hậu Giang Province within the framework of the 2023 Việt Nam-Hậu Giang International Rice Festival. In box:2023 Việt Nam-Hậu Giang International Rice Festival opensHẬU GIANG — The 2023 Việt Nam-Hậu Giang International Rice Festival, with the theme “Centennial Journey of Vietnamese Rice,” opened in the namesake Mekong Delta province on December 12. There is also an exhibition titled "Vietnam's Rice Road" along the Xà No canal that traces the journey Việt Nam has made in rice cultivation.

Source: Viet Nam News December 14, 2023 08:18 UTC