(VOVWORLD) - In 2022, Vietnam’s agriculture recorded strong growth with agriculture, forestry and fishery exports exceeding the targets set by the Government. Agriculture aims to implement breakthrough solutions next year to continue its growth.
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This year, Vietnam’s agricultural production faced high prices of input materials and raw materials, protection policies in some countries, and stricter requirements from importers. But it was another successful year for Vietnamese agricultural export. Thanks to market and product diversification, many new records were set for the export of rice, seafood, and coffee.
Vietnam earned 53 billion USD from farm exports. For the first time in the 20 years since it entered the international market, Vietnam’s aquatic exports earned 11 billion USD.
 Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan (Photo: VOV) |
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said agriculture continued to be the pillar of the economy.
Mr. Hoan said: "The agricultural sector has contributed to economic growth and social security. We have never had a food crisis. In addition to contributing to economic growth, the mission of agriculture is to ensure jobs for tens of millions of workers in the agricultural and service sectors."
In 2022, Vietnam shifted from agricultural production to an agricultural economy. The results of research have created added value for the agricultural economy. Attention has been paid to market positioning for agricultural products and agricultural tourism and OCOP programs have been promoted.
Minister Hoan said: "Vietnam has expanded the markets of agricultural products and the product quality has improved to satisfy more demanding markets. Before, we only sold what we produce. Now we produce what the market wants."
In 2023, the agricultural sector aims to grow and increase employment, which are also the targets of the National Target Program on new rural development for the 2021-2025 period and the Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.