Applications of biotechnology in agriculture
Da Nang is currently focusing on promoting the scientific and technical applications, with a focus on bringing biotechnological research to fruition in order to promote high tech organic farming practices. The intention is to develop a modern farming method that reduces the cost of inputs and increases the value of agricultural products while making them safe and environmentally-friendly.
A view of a hi-tech agricultural production model in Hoa Vang District |
Currently, the municipal Department of Science and Technology is being actively engaged in converting labour-intensive farming into hi-tech application production through the effective application and transfer of scientific and technological advances.
Recent years have seen numerous positive results from technological applications in agricultural production in a flexible and innovative manner in a bid to enhance the productivity and the quality of agricultural products.
In particular, various advanced animal husbandry and cultivation techniques have been introduced to farmers in an attempt to enhance their livelihoods, and thereby partly promoting the upgrade of rural areas.
Thanks to the efficiency of the technological applications in agriculture, many of the made-in-Hoa Vang District agricultural products have built trust and credibility with local consumers.
Besides, many universities and junior colleges across the city are paying importance to conducting research and producing plants, types of flowers and medicinal herbs with a high economic value.
Furthermore, micro-biological technologies have been applied in the production of micro-organic fertilizers.
Breeds of oyster and Lingzhi mushrooms, and seedlings of various kinds of hi-quality flowers have been also provided to cooperatives and farmers.
In an attempt to further the development of hi-tech agriculture, many dedicated organic vegetable growing areas, meeting the Viet Nam Good Agricultural Practices (VietGap) standards, have been established in a bid to satisfy the growing demand for healthy and fresh food products.
It is common to see that the application of advanced technologies has resulted in higher productivity and value than traditional cultivation methods.
In the coming time, the municipal Department of Science and Technology will continue concentrating on using advanced cultivation techniques to produce a variety of robust, disease-free, high-yielding products.
Besides, heed will be paid to appealing for more active engagement by local businesses in increasing the value chain of the agriculture, and taking the advantages of national-level scientific and technological programmes regarding hi-tech agricultural production.
Last, but not least, it is also necessary to fostering cooperation with universities and biotechnological centre in promoting training, research activities and the application of biotechnological achievements.