(VOVworld) - The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has approved a five-year plan to promote cultivation of organic and safe vegetables.

Under the program, by 2020 organic and safe vegetable farming areas will reach more than 16,000 hectares. Production value would be more than 36,000 USD per hectare. The city aims to have 90% of farmers and organizations growing vegetables and fruits to meet VietGAP standards.