80 golden harvests of Nghe An Agriculture and Environment sector

Starting from the early days, after 80 years of ups and downs, Nghe An Agriculture and Environment sector has risen to become the leading force of the province.

On the afternoon of November 6, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Nghe An organized the 80th Anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnam's Agriculture and Environment Sector (November 14, 1945 - November 14, 2025), through which we reviewed the emotional ups and downs, with many hardships, many challenges but full of pride.

Nghe An Agriculture and Environment Sector has achieved many proud achievements in 80 years full of hardships and challenges. Photo: Thuy Quynh.

Turning back time, on November 14, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh signed the Decree establishing the Ministry of Agriculture, officially opening a new chapter for Vietnam's agricultural sector. Throughout that long history, Nghe An's Agriculture and Environment sector has been a bright brushstroke, standing out in the midst of a shimmering, colorful picture.

At the ceremony, Mr. Hoang Quoc Viet, Director of Nghe An Department of Agriculture and Environment, affirmed that the 80-year journey of formation and development of the industry is closely linked to the history of revolution and the cause of building the homeland and the country. Each period has its own difficulties, challenges and opportunities.

The entry of large enterprises such as TH Group is a highlight of Nghe An's agricultural sector. Photo: Viet Khanh.

From the years of war (1945 - 1954), to the process of building socialism (1954 - 1975), efforts to overcome the consequences of war, ready to push back poverty (1975 - 2000), and then integration when agriculture is the pillar of the economy, the environment is the pillar of sustainable development (2000 to present). In any context, any period, the Agriculture and Environment sector has shown its role, its strong mark, truly the pulse of society.

The sweet fruit is crystallized from the orientation of the Party and State; from the close direction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment; the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee of Nghe An province; the dedication, efforts, and intelligence of generations of leaders; the companionship of businesses, and above all, the trust of millions of farmers.

On March 1, 2025, the historic mission was continued when the Nghe An Department of Agriculture and Environment was officially established on the basis of merging the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Director Hoang Quoc Viet emphasized that this is a turning point, a strategic orientation towards a green, modern agriculture associated with responding to natural disasters and climate change. At the same time, it is necessary to do a good job of managing and using natural resources effectively and reasonably, combining environmental and ecological protection:

Mr. Hoang Quoc Viet affirmed that the whole industry is confident in entering a new journey with higher steps. Photo: Thuy Quynh.

“Over the years, the Nghe An Agriculture and Environment sector has always demonstrated its role as a pillar of the economy. This is a proud achievement when placed in the context of difficulties surrounding it. Reality shows that natural disasters are frequent and epidemics are widespread, but the agricultural sector still stands firm and is still the mainstay of people's lives. Meanwhile, the environment is increasingly preserved, which is the driving force for long-term development goals. Looking at the broader picture, the basic indicators of the sector have all been achieved and exceeded, which is something to be proud of.”

From the practical results, the head of Nghe An Agriculture and Environment Department concluded: “The 80-year journey has been maintained and continued by golden harvests, an epic that continues the tradition to the present. From that foundation, we confidently embark on a new journey, the journey of creating a modern agriculture, a civilized countryside, a sustainable environment, worthy of the stature and tradition of President Ho Chi Minh's homeland”.

Mr. Le Hong Vinh, Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee, praised the great achievements that Nghe An Department of Agriculture and Environment has achieved. Photo: Thuy Quynh.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Le Hong Vinh, Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee, said that the whole industry has worked hard to build and gradually build a proud, stable and sustainable agriculture and resources foundation, all demonstrated by specific figures:

“On behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee, I respectfully commend, acknowledge and congratulate the great, silent but extremely valuable contributions of generations of cadres, civil servants, public employees, workers and all farmers of the province.

80 years is a glorious journey, a journey of resilience to overcome difficulties. With the tradition of solidarity, constant innovation and aspiration to rise up, we believe that the whole industry will continue to play a pioneering role in green and sustainable development, thereby making important contributions to making Nghe An a prosperous province of the country, the socio-economic center of the North Central region as determined in the spirit of Resolution No. 39 of the Politburo and the Resolution of the 20th Provincial Party Congress.

The new phase poses many new challenges, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghe An province requested the Department of Agriculture and Environment to continue to innovate thinking to create momentum for breakthroughs. "Agricultural production" will shift to "agricultural economy", taking technological innovation and digital transformation as the foundation; developing green, ecological, circular, and smart agriculture; strongly applying IoT, Big Data, traceability and value chain management.

Many individuals and groups of the Nghe An Agriculture and Environment sector were honored this time. Photo: Viet Khanh.

Regarding the field of natural resources and environment, Mr. Le Hong Vinh requested the industry to strengthen management, effectively use resources, protect the environment, respond to climate change; promote green transformation, reduce emissions, preserve biodiversity; focus on drastically implementing the "90-day campaign to clean up land data"; strictly manage mineral and water resources activities; relocate polluting facilities out of residential areas...

On this occasion, authorized by the leaders of Nghe An province, the leaders awarded the Third Class Labor Medal to 3 individuals; the Government Emulation Flag to 1 collective; Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister to 3 individuals; Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Agriculture and Environment and a banner from the Provincial Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Fatherland Front Committee of the province to the collective of the Department of Agriculture and Environment...

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