Promoting biological products on rice: 'Green ticket' for Vietnamese rice

(Chinhphu.vn) - On November 15 in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) in collaboration with the Plant Protection Institute, the Vietnam Pesticide Production and Trading Enterprises Association (VIPA) and Can Tho University organized a workshop on "Promoting the use of biological products in preventing and controlling pests on rice towards green and sustainable rice production".

Scientists , managers, and businesses attending the workshop - Photo: VGP/LS

Biological products – an inevitable trend of green agriculture

The workshop focused on sharing experiences in research and application of biological pesticides, discussing solutions to reduce dependence on chemical pesticides, protect the environment and increase the value of Vietnamese rice in the context of implementing the Project of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice in the Mekong Delta.

According to the report at the workshop, pesticides play a very important role in agriculture, especially in protecting crops from pests and weeds, contributing to protecting and improving productivity. Vietnam is internationally recognized as one of the countries that has successfully implemented the "Integrated Pest Management (IPM)" program on crops, along with the "3 reductions - 3 increases" and "1 must - 5 reductions" programs on rice, thereby helping to stabilize and improve productivity and quality of agricultural products.

However, the trend of developing safe and sustainable agriculture globally is requiring a reduction in dependence on chemical pesticides and an increase in the use of biological pesticides. The production and use of biological pesticides is identified as an inevitable trend and an important task to minimize the harmful effects and consequences of chemical abuse, protect the environment and develop biodiversity.

Prioritizing the development of biological pesticides must be based on research and application of modern scientific and technological achievements, while exploiting the potential and advantages of Vietnam's natural resources, biodiversity and rich sources of beneficial organisms.

Make Vietnamese rice green and clean

Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Bui Ba Bong, Chairman of the Vietnam Rice Industry Association, emphasized that the Vietnamese rice industry is entering a phase of green and sustainable development. Currently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is implementing the Project of 1 million hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice in the Mekong Delta , aiming to create a nucleus for the development of green and sustainable rice in the whole country.

According to Mr. Bui Ba Bong, in this development direction, the role of plant protection drugs is very important, in which the use of biological products is increasingly concerned and increased . The goal is not only to protect crops, but also to make Vietnamese rice truly green and clean; ensure the interests of domestic consumers; improve competitiveness and export value for businesses and the country.

He emphasized that the core is to promote the application of scientific and technological advances in cultivation, especially the use of biological products, to help farmers increase their income and protect the environment for future generations.

“We are building 1 million hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice in the Mekong Delta to create the nucleus for the era of green and sustainable rice development in our country. In the direction of green and sustainable rice development, the role of plant protection is very important, in which the use of biological products is increasingly interested and increased, how to make our rice grains truly green, clean and for the benefit of domestic consumers as well as for the export benefits of businesses and the country”, Mr. Bong affirmed.

Signing of the agreement on transfer and cooperation in production and trade of biological pesticide Bio - VAAS.01 between Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Asia Pacific Company - Photo: VGP/LS

Linking scientists - entrepreneurs - farmers to increase the value of Vietnamese rice

At the workshop, scientists, businesses and producers shared many experiences, advantages, difficulties and potentials in using biological pesticides on rice. Opinions focused on the common goal of reducing chemical pesticides, serving the strategy of developing Vietnamese rice in a green, clean and sustainable direction in the coming period.

Many reports presented research results on the development, production and use of biological products; analyzed the possibility of application in production; evaluated the economic and technical efficiency and environmental benefits. Delegates also discussed the development orientation of the biological products market in the context of the requirement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity and increase the value of Vietnamese rice in the international market.

The proposals and recommendations at the workshop are expected to contribute to improving policies and promoting more strongly the use of biological products in preventing pests on rice, thereby building the image of Vietnamese rice as greener, cleaner and more valuable in the global supply chain.

* At the workshop, the signing ceremony of the transfer and cooperation in production and trade of biological pesticide Bio - VAAS.01 took place between the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Asia Pacific Company.

Le Son

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