Village Life

25/01/2015

Models for sustainable agricultural production in response to climate change

(VOVworld) - Agriculture is one of the sectors most affected by climate change, with agricultural lands narrowed, productivity considerably reduced, and the life of farmers affected. Science and technology are being applied to deal with the situation. In recent years, the Northern Mountain Agriculture and Forestry Science Institute (NOMAFSI) in Phu Tho province has done a lot of research and created models for sustainable agricultural production in response to climate change.

23/01/2015

Agricultural restructuring vital to Dong Thap’s new rural development

(VOVworld) – The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has rich potential for rice cultivation, aquaculture, fruit growing, and floriculture thanks to its abundant natural resources. Dong Thap was selected for a nationwide pilot project on agricultural restructuring as part of a national program on new rural development. VOV’s Thanh Tung reports…

16/01/2015

Poverty reduction in Khmer commune of Long Hiep

(VOVworld) – Long Hiep used to be the poorest commune of Tra Cu district, Tra Vinh province with a 41% poverty rate in 2009. After 5 years of implementing the national new rural development program, the commune has reduced its poverty rate to 29%. VOV’s Sa Oanh reports….

08/01/2015

Raising dairy cows helps Cu Chi farmers prosper

(VOVworld) – Farmers in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cu Chi district have focused on raising dairy cows as part of a national new rural development program. VOV’s Thanh Trung reports…..

31/12/2014

New rural development in Thanh Thang, Can Tho

(VOVworld) – Thanh Thang, whose population is mostly Catholics, has become Can Tho City’s first commune to complete all criteria of the national new rural development program. This success is attributed to the local people’s consensus and determination to contribute to communal development.

26/12/2014

Crop restructuring reduces poverty in Bac Kan

(VOVworld) – In recent years, farmers in Bac Kan province have paid much attention to developing fruit orchards, with priority given to growing oranges and mandarins, fruits famous for being sweet and succulent. Bac Kan oranges and mandarins are much sought after by both domestic and foreign consumers, contributing to local poverty reduction. VOV’s Thu Hang reports….

18/12/2014

New rural development in San Thang, Lai Chau

(VOVworld) – Lai Chau province’s San Thang commune has fulfilled all 19 criteria of the national rural development program thanks to the local government’s flexible policies and the people’s willingness to contribute to the program. VOV’s Khac Kien reports….

12/12/2014

Hoa Vang – a highlight of new rural development in Da Nang

(VOVworld) – Da Nang city’s Hoa Vang district has gained significant achievements after 3 years of implementing the national new rural development program. 6 out of Hoa Vang’s 11 communes have fulfilled all of the program’s 19 criteria and the other 5 communes are on trade to satisfy all criteria by next year. VOV’s Minh Hoa and Tuyet Le report…..

05/12/2014

Banana growing helps reduce poverty in Yen Chau, Son La

(VOVworld) – Yen Chau is a mountainous district in Son La province which is home to several ethnic minorities. Among a number of fruit trees selected to grow in Yen Chau, banana trees seem to best suit the local soil, bringing in high revenue for farmers there and helping them escape poverty. VOV’s Thao Ly reports….

27/11/2014

War veterans contribute to new rural development in Ben Tre

(VOVworld) – Upholding the fine tradition of President Ho Chi Minh’s soldiers, war veterans in Ben Tre province have spared no effort to contribute to local socio-economic development. They have always taken the lead in implementing the national program on new rural development. VOV’s Phan Anh reports…