Mr. Nguyen Van Cop holds the position of Chairman of the An Giang Provincial Farmers' Association.

On December 17th, the first Congress of the An Giang Provincial Farmers' Association, for the term 2025-2030, officially took place, with the participation of 300 outstanding delegates representing more than 270,000 farmers and association members in the province.

The first Executive Committee of the An Giang Provincial Farmers' Association for the 2025-2030 term was introduced at the Congress.

During the 2023-2025 period, the An Giang Provincial Farmers' Association made significant progress, contributing to the development of a modern and sustainable agricultural sector. Following the merger, the Provincial Farmers' Association now comprises 102 branches, over 1,663 sub-branches, and 10,401 groups, with nearly 270,000 members. This extensive network ensures the Association understands practical needs and provides timely support to farmers. The Association at all levels collaborates with the agricultural sector, science and technology sector, and technology enterprises to train over 12,098 farmers, improving their production and business skills, cooperative thinking, value chain linkages, and the use of information technology.

Farmers in An Giang province are harvesting freshwater prawns.

In addition, social welfare activities were strongly implemented. The association mobilized over 6.1 billion VND in Tet gifts, built 134 "Farmers' Shelters," constructed 27 rural traffic bridges, drilled 116 water wells, provided medical examinations and medicine... with a total cost of over 10 billion VND, contributing to reducing the poverty rate in the province from 1.9% to 0.91%.

The Association focuses on supporting farmers in modern and sustainable production, including 22 models under the Project for 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation linked to green growth in the Mekong Delta, covering 1,117 hectares; maintaining the effectiveness of 279 farmers' clubs and 19 community centers; and selecting 100 strong cooperatives to participate in value chains. All these results demonstrate the spirit of "Democracy - Unity - Innovation - Cooperation - Development," creating a foundation for entering the new term with a new mindset.

A view of the Congress.

For the 2025-2030 term, the An Giang Provincial Farmers' Association has identified three major task groups: building a clean and strong association; developing a capable team of cadres and high-quality membership; and strongly innovating operating methods, focusing on the grassroots level. The overall goal is to build dynamic, knowledgeable, market -minded farmers in An Giang, ready to participate in value chains and apply high technology.

Mr. Nguyen Van Cop, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of An Giang province, will serve as Chairman of the Provincial Farmers' Association for the term 2025-2030.

The Congress adopted the decisions of the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Association, appointing personnel to participate in the Executive Committee, Standing Committee, President, and Vice President of the An Giang Provincial Farmers' Association for the first term 2025-2030; and appointing Mr. Nguyen Van Cop, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of An Giang province, to the position of President of the An Giang Provincial Farmers' Association.

QUOC TRINH

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