Meeting to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Agriculture and Environment (November 14, 1945 - November 14, 2025)

On the afternoon of November 14, the Department of Agriculture and Environment held a meeting to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Agriculture and Environment (November 14, 1945 - November 14, 2025).

Comrades: Ha Trong Hai - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Vu Van Hoan - former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, former Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment; leaders of provincial departments, branches and sectors; former leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Environment through the periods; leaders of the People's Committees of communes and wards; civil servants, public employees and workers of the Department of Agriculture and Environment attended.

Delegates attending the meeting.

At the meeting, Comrade Bui Huy Phuong - Provincial Party Committee member, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment reviewed the 80-year journey of establishment and development of the sector; expressed gratitude to generations of cadres who have contributed to the cause of agricultural and rural development and environmental protection. He affirmed that, whether in war or peace , the staff of the Agriculture and Environment sector are always united, creative, attached to the people, making important contributions to the socio-economic development of the province.

Comrade Bui Huy Phuong - Provincial Party Committee member, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment reviewed the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Agriculture and Environment sector.

In recent years, Lai Chau's Agriculture and Environment sector has achieved many outstanding results. By the end of 2024, the value of agricultural production will be 6,400 billion VND; food output will be 226,100 tons; concentrated production areas will be formed with 7,400 hectares of macadamia, 10,500 hectares of tea, 12,500 hectares of cinnamon, 11,000 hectares of medicinal plants; total livestock herd will be nearly 372,000. Forest cover rate will reach 52.95%; payment for forest environmental services will bring in about 500 billion VND/year.

The year 2025 marks the merger of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment into the Department of Agriculture and Environment. Although newly established, the department has completed its tasks well, such as: food output of more than 124,000 tons; forest area of ​​506,000 hectares; 226 OCOP products with 3 stars or more; 92.2% of the rural population using clean water; 100% of temporary and dilapidated houses are eliminated; the collection rate of hazardous waste and solid waste is high.

Promoting the glorious tradition, in the coming time, the Agriculture and Environment sector will focus on developing sustainable agriculture, organic agriculture, high technology; expanding key production areas; improving land, water and mineral management; developing the carbon credit market; promoting digital transformation. In the period of 2026 - 2030, the sector will continue to advise on implementing the new rural construction program towards improving the quality of life and narrowing the gap between regions.

Comrade Ha Trong Hai - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee spoke at the meeting.

Speaking at the meeting, Comrade Ha Trong Hai - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee acknowledged, praised and congratulated the contributions of generations of officials in the Agriculture and Environment sector over the past years. He suggested: In the coming time, the Agriculture and Environment sector will continue to unite and focus on intelligence to create a comprehensive strength and quality of work in management, consulting and implementation. Be more proactive in consulting, formulating policies, and concretizing the goals set by the 15th Provincial Party Congress, which is to develop commodity agriculture and medicinal herbs in the direction of green development associated with resolutions and topics on commodity agricultural products, forest development, new rural construction, application of digital transformation in construction, management of land and environmental data for socio-economic development. Proactively coordinate with sectors and localities to develop policies, remove difficulties and obstacles, and gradually improve the position of the sector in society and the political system. It is recommended that all levels, sectors, organizations and individuals always accompany and support the Department of Agriculture and Environment to successfully complete its assigned tasks. Thereby, gradually successfully implement the province's agricultural and rural development goals with the motto "Ecological agriculture, modern countryside, civilized farmers", contributing to the rapid, green and sustainable development of Lai Chau...

Comrade Ha Trong Hai - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee presented flowers to congratulate at the meeting.

Comrade Ha Van Um - Former Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment spoke at the meeting.

At the meeting, comrade Ha Van Um - former Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment expressed his pride in the growth of the industry over the years, and hoped that the younger generation would continue to promote the good tradition.

Representatives of the young generation spoke, affirming their determination to practice and strive to fulfill their tasks, contributing to the sustainable development of the industry.

Authorized by the Minister of Agriculture and Environment, comrade Ha Trong Hai - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals.

Comrade Ha Trong Hai - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee awarded Certificates of Merit of the Provincial People's Committee Chairman to collectives and individuals.

On this occasion, the Minister of Agriculture and Environment awarded Certificates of Merit to 1 collective and 2 individuals with outstanding achievements in implementing patriotic emulation movements in the period of 2021 - 2025, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Agriculture and Environment sector; the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to 2 collectives and 20 individuals; the Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment awarded Certificates of Merit to 7 collectives and 72 individuals with outstanding achievements in the Emulation Movement to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Agriculture and Environment sector (November 14, 1945 - November 14, 2025).

Source: https://baolaichau.vn/kinh-te/gap-mat-ky-niem-80-nam-ngay-truyen-thong-nganh-nong-nghiep-va-moi-truong-14111945-14112025-1372243