On the afternoon of August 21, the Project Management Board organized a consultation meeting in Van Du commune to discuss a plan to build an organic agricultural model. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Department of Rural Economy, Department of Agriculture, Farmers’ Union, Women’s Union, Youth Union, and the leadership of Minh Thanh Cooperative.
The main goal of the meeting was to present a summary of the FFD project and the plan to build an organic agriculture model, while also gathering feedback from relevant parties.
At the meeting, all delegates expressed strong agreement and a desire to coordinate closely with the cooperative to successfully implement the pilot model in Hamlet 3 and Hamlet 8. The parties discussed and identified several key points:
- Building a Pilot Model: All parties agreed that the cooperative would implement and manage the quality of the organic agriculture model. Local specialized agencies and associations will work together to raise public awareness, encouraging people to adopt safe production methods, reduce chemical use, and increase their income.
- Controlling Water Sources and Acreage: It is necessary to calculate the acreage and control the irrigation water supply from the reservoir and canal systems to ensure quality for the pilot rice fields.
- Market Promotion: Building a market and connecting with potential businesses and customers needs to be a priority from the start to ensure products are sold at a price that reflects their organic value.
- Policies and Resources: The cooperative and the project will review specific policies from Nghe An province on developing organic agriculture (Decision No. 3108/QD-UBND) and policies supporting agriculture and rural areas (Resolution No. 18/2021/NQ-HDND) to mobilize additional local resources.
The meeting opened a new path for sustainable agricultural development in Van Du commune, demonstrating the unity between the government, social organizations, and the local people in building high-quality product chains and improving the livelihoods of farmers.
Some photos from the meeting:
