A 4% value-added growth goal set for agriculture sector in 2025
Large-scale, sustainable raw material zones will be developed to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions for key products and services.
Under a detailed action plan, signed recently by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy, outlining the sector's development goals for 2025, including a value-added growth of 4% or higher in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries.
To achieve this target, the ministry has identified several key tasks and solutions, including:
First, accelerating sector restructuring to boost productivity, quality, and product value, while enhancing efficiency in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Large-scale, sustainable raw material zones will be developed to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions for key products and services.
Second, building ecological, transparent, and sustainable agricultural systems linked to environmental protection. Production will be reorganized into specialized cultivation zones with geographical indications, traceability, and standardized planting or farming codes to meet market demands. Efforts will also focus on transitioning food systems toward green, low-emission, and sustainable methods through science, technology, and innovation.
Expanding marine aquaculture and implementing sustainable seafood harvesting practices. A priority will be focused on addressing the European Commission’s "yellow card" recommendations by 2025, with stricter measures against illegal fishing.
Third, streamlining administrative procedures to assist businesses and citizens by reducing and simplifying regulations related to investment, production, and business activities.
Fourth, driving technological breakthroughs and promoting agricultural industrialization. This includes improving agricultural product processing, increasing mechanization, and incorporating smart systems, automation, and science into agricultural production and environmental protection.
Fifth, strengthening market access and trade promotion to remove technical and trade barriers. Official export channels will be established for more products to traditional markets like China, the USA, and the EU, as well as in emerging markets such as Islamic countries, the Middle East, and Africa. A focus will be placed on diversifying products and markets.
