(VOVworld) – The 20 most outstanding  articles on agriculture, farmers and rural areas have been selected for awards.

Phan Huy Hien, Deputy Editor-in-chief of People’s daily newspaper said at a press conference to launch the writing contest on agriculture, farmers and rural areas (Photo: vietbao.vn)

At a press conference on Monday in Hanoi, Phan Huy Hien, Deputy Editor-in-chief of People’s daily newspaper said one A, three B and six C prizes will be presented to the top pieces. The 2015 writing contest on agriculture, farmers and rural areas was held between April 1, 2015 and January 31, 2016, The entries were very true to the topic with the most notable ones including creating a firm foothold for Vietnam’s rice exports, and developing traditional handicraft villages in the integration period. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday.