AIN8748 Final Workshop Highlights Achievements in Sustainable Forestry and Smallholder Livelihood Development
On 22–23 October 2026, the AIN8748 Project, entitled “Informed Forestry Decisions, Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Certification in Smallholder Forests in Vietnam”, held its final workshop in Hue City, marking the conclusion of four years of implementation. The event provided an opportunity to review the project’s key achievements during the 2023–2026 period, share practical experiences […]
AIN8748 Project: Closing and Award Ceremony of the Communication Innovation Competition to Support Tinh Thuong Phong Dien Cooperative
On the afternoon of 22 October 2026, the AIN8748 Project Management Board, in collaboration with the Youth Union and Student Association of the University of Sciences, Hue University, organised the Closing and Award Ceremony of the “Communication Innovation Competition to Support Business Development at Tinh Thuong Phong Dien Cooperative, Hue City” at Duy Tan Hotel, Hue City. […]
PGS Van Du Coordination Board Members Attend Workshop on Market Linkages and Promoting Forest and Farm Products
On June 19, 2026, Mr. Nguyen Cong Hien and Mr. Nguyen Phuc Anh, members of the PGS Van Du Coordination Board, attended a workshop titled “Market Linkages – Promoting the Consumption of Forest and Farm Products for Cooperatives and Collaborative Groups.” The event was held under the framework of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) […]
PGS Van Du Members Participate in Training on Organic Agriculture and Participatory Guarantee Systems
From June 8 to 12, 2026, Ms. Phan Thi Truong Huong and Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hai, members of the PGS Van Du Coordination Board, attended a Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on Organic Agriculture and Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS). The event was held under the framework of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) programme, […]
Stakeholder Consultation Workshop: Promoting the Expansion of FSC-Certified Forest Area at Quynh Tam Cooperative
On May 16, 2026, the Quynh Tam Commune People’s Committee successfully hosted the “Stakeholder consultation workshop on the FSC forest certification smallholder group profile for Quynh Tam Cooperative”. This milestone event was organized under Project AIN 8748, which aims at sustainable forest management and certification for smallholder plantations in Vietnam. The workshop saw full participation from […]
Short training course on “Organic Free-Range Chicken Farming Techniques”
As part of the AIN8748 Project, on April 28, 2026, a training course entitled “Organic Free-Range Chicken Farming Techniques” was organized at Minh Thanh Agricultural Cooperative, with the participation of 30 local poultry farming households and cooperative staff members. The training course was directly delivered by Dr. Le Xuan Anh. During the session, participants were […]
Organic agriculture model linked with the protection of large-timber plantation
The first organic cucumber crop at Minh Thanh Cooperative, Van Du commune, Nghe An province has achieved results far exceeding initial expectations. Not only bringing a bumper harvest, this model also sends a positive signal about a sustainable agricultural development path in the locality. Short-term crops for long-term gains, preserving large timber forests Implemented from August […]
Organic-Conversion Cucumbers from Minh Thanh Cooperative Officially Launched to the Market
In 2025, the project “AIN8748supported Minh Thanh Cooperative in Nghe An Province in implementing a conversion model for rice and cucumber production toward organic farming. This activity is part of the project’s efforts to promote sustainable agricultural production models, contributing to enhancing the value of local agricultural products and creating stable livelihoods for local communities. After a period of implementation […]
Organic Production Linked with Forest Protection Commitments
Project AIN8748 supports Minh Thanh Agricultural Cooperative (Van Du Commune, Nghe An) in implementing an organic farming model integrated with large-timber forest plantations and value chain linkages. Project AIN8748, titled “Evidence-based Forestry Decision-making, Sustainable Forest Management, and Forest Certification for Small-scale Plantations in Vietnam,” aims to build resilience for small-scale forestry livelihoods in Vietnam. This […]
2025 Internal Audit of the FSC Forest Certification Group – Hue City Cooperative Alliance
In implementation of Project AIN 8748, from December 18–19, 2025, the Hue City Cooperative Alliance (TPHCA), in collaboration with an independent consultant and FSC internal auditor (Dr. Hoang Thi Nguyen Hai), conducted an internal audit to prepare for the M2 annual surveillance audit as required by the FSC certification system. Audit Locations: Included audits at […]