Responsible action is the condition for Vietnamese coffee to firmly step out into the world...

Important markets in the world , such as the EU, the US, Japan, etc., are increasingly strict about food safety and traceability. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on solutions for safe, sustainable and quality coffee production to increase the brand reputation and image of the Vietnamese coffee industry in the international market.

Conference scene.

On the afternoon of April 11, in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province , the National Agricultural Extension Center and the Global Coffee Forum (GCP) organized a project summary workshop with the theme "Building policy dialogue, enhancing capacity and awareness on responsible use of agricultural materials, collection and treatment of waste in coffee production in Vietnam".

Attending the workshop were more than 150 delegates including experts, scientists, managers, cooperatives, businesses operating in the agricultural sector and coffee farmers in the Central Highlands.

The comrades chaired the workshop.

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment To Viet Chau said that today's workshop marked an important step in the process of promoting the responsible use of agricultural materials and waste management in coffee production, one of the major challenges for the Vietnamese coffee industry in the period of transformation towards sustainability and deep integration into the international market.

He emphasized that currently, important markets such as the EU, the United States, Japan, etc. are increasingly strict about food safety and traceability. Therefore, responsible actions in coffee production and processing are the conditions for Vietnamese coffee to firmly step out into the world.

Delegates attending the workshop.

The project “Building policy dialogue, enhancing capacity and awareness of responsible use of agricultural materials, collection and treatment of waste in coffee production in Vietnam”, is managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, chaired by the National Agricultural Extension Center, and sponsored by GCP in Vietnam.

The project will be implemented in 2024 and 2025, with the main objective of promoting sustainable coffee production in Vietnam, through organizing workshops to dialogue between stakeholders (state management agencies, enterprises, farmers, social organizations) to develop and perfect policies to support responsible coffee production; equipping agricultural extension officers, community extension officers, farmers and related subjects with knowledge and skills on the effective, safe and responsible use of agricultural materials, as well as measures to collect and treat waste during the coffee production process.

At the same time, increase understanding of the importance of responsible use of agricultural inputs for coffee quality, human health and environmental protection.

GCP representative in Vietnam speaking at the workshop.

The project is implemented in 4 provinces of the Central Highlands, including Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Lam Dong and Kon Tum. Over the past time, the project has organized 12 TOT training courses for 360 agricultural extension officers and key farmers; 2 policy dialogue workshops, 2 communication seminars, contributing to spreading environmental awareness and responsibility in the community.

Delegates attending.

At the workshop, many experts, managers and farmers shared their opinions on the lessons learned and positive impacts of the project on the Vietnamese coffee industry; shared models and solutions for effective and sustainable coffee production; methods of using advanced agricultural materials, collecting and treating waste that have been successfully applied...

At the same time, recommend policies and create connections between stakeholders, contributing to building a favorable policy environment for sustainable coffee development in Vietnam and exchanging and cooperating to develop the coffee industry in the future.

Coffee harvest season in Lam Dong.

According to the National Agricultural Extension Center, coffee is one of Vietnam's key agricultural export products, contributing significantly to household income.

By the end of 2022, the country will have more than 709 thousand hectares of coffee, the area for products will be more than 656 thousand hectares, the average coffee bean yield will be 2.97 tons/ha of product area, the output will be more than 1.95 million tons and the total export output will be 1.78 million tons, the export turnover value will be more than 4.06 billion USD.

In the 2023-2024 crop year, Vietnam will export 1.45 million tons of coffee, reaching the highest turnover ever with nearly 5.43 billion USD.

Delegates speak at the conference.

According to the assessment, despite its great potential, the Vietnamese coffee industry is facing many challenges in the process of sustainable development, especially in waste management and responsible use of agricultural materials.

This project plays a key role in creating positive changes through policy dialogue, capacity building and awareness building for stakeholders.

Director of the National Agricultural Extension Center Le Quoc Thanh (second from left), speaking at the workshop.

Director of the National Agricultural Extension Center Le Quoc Thanh said that recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has requested localities to build concentrated raw material areas, increase support for farmers and cooperatives to connect well with businesses to focus on safe and sustainable production solutions.

Recently, the coffee export industry has slightly decreased in output, but increased in value, with 5 billion USD, proving that the quality and value of the Vietnamese coffee industry has increased. That proves that we have approached the production chain to increase product value through approaching sustainable production, quality and green growth.

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