Signing ceremony of the “Sustainable Connections” program
19.04.2021
On 19 April 2021, in Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap province, VFC, in coordination with Syngenta Vietnam, SOFRI, WASI, Dong Thap Television (THDT) and Lam Dong Television (THLD), held the signing ceremony for the “Sustainable Connections” program for fruit trees, coffee and pepper.
The “Sustainable Connections” signing ceremony held in Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap
In addition to the leadership of the cooperating organizations, the event welcomed representatives from the Dong Thap Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Department of Science and Technology, the Sub-Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection of Dong Thap, together with 60 delegates who are key customers and progressive farmers from Dong Thap and neighboring provinces.
Leaders of the participating organizations at the signing ceremonyDelegates including valued customers and farmers attending the ceremony
For more than 25 years of “Companionship and Development”, VFC and Syngenta have remained closely connected with Vietnamese agriculture and farmers through numerous partnership programs to promptly transfer scientific and technical advances and the most modern, effective solutions. In the context of an integrating agriculture sector, with increasingly dynamic markets and farmers who are more proactive in production, the shift from rice to higher-value crops such as fruit trees in recent years clearly reflects this trend. However, spontaneous and trend-driven planting has exposed many risks for farmers due to lack of knowledge, experience and sustainable cultivation solutions. Therefore, VFC and Syngenta Vietnam initiated the “Sustainable Connections” program, with the participation and support of SOFRI and WASI, to contribute their efforts towards developing sustainable production of fruit trees, coffee and pepper – commodities for which Viet Nam is renowned.
Mr. Truong Cong Cu – General Director of VFC – speaking about the significance of the “Sustainable Connections” signing ceremonyMr. Tran Thanh Vu – General Director of Syngenta Vietnam Co., Ltd. – addressing the eventMSc. Nguyen Van Kha – Marketing Director of VFC – presenting the vision of the “Sustainable Connections” program Mr. Dang Van Bao – Marketing Director of Syngenta Vietnam – speaking at the ceremony
The “Sustainable Connections” program will be implemented over four years, from 2021 to 2023. Under this program, VFC and Syngenta will develop 50 sustainable cultivation models for key fruit crops (mango, dragon fruit, durian and citrus) in major fruit-growing provinces such as Tien Giang, Khanh Hoa, Binh Thuan, Long An, Tien Giang, An Giang, Dong Thap, Son La, Hau Giang, Vinh Long… and for pepper and coffee in main production areas in the Central Highlands such as Lam Dong, Binh Phuoc, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Binh Phuoc.
Crop groups in which VFC and Syngenta will establish sustainable cultivation models, including mango, dragon fruit, durian, citrus, pepper and coffee
In their technical advisory role, scientists from SOFRI and WASI will develop production protocols incorporating a comprehensive set of modern solutions, to be applied alongside the core solutions of VFC and Syngenta for pest and disease management at each crop growth stage, oriented toward safety and sustainability.
Meanwhile, technical staff from VFC and Syngenta will guide farmers on pest management procedures and principles for the safe, effective use of plant protection products, helping to maximize crop growth and yield, enhance product quality, and comply with food safety and hygiene requirements.
These pioneering models will serve as satellite training sites for farmers, from which the practices can be scaled out to other localities so that more growers can access advanced cultivation protocols, particularly through communication channels of Dong Thap and Lam Dong Television, representing two distinct ecological regions.
Leaders of the two companies and SOFRI signing the cooperation agreementLeaders of the two companies and WASI signing the cooperation agreementLeaders of the two companies and Dong Thap Television signing the cooperation agreement
The efforts of VFC and Syngenta Vietnam demonstrate their commitment to building cooperative relationships and sharing value with all stakeholders in the agricultural production chain, in order to support farmers in efficient cultivation, promote sustainable agricultural development and improve livelihoods in rural areas.
Below are some highlight images from the ceremony:
Dr. Vo Huu Thoai – Director of SOFRI – speaking at the ceremonyDr. Tran Vinh – Acting Director of WASI – addressing the eventRepresentative of progressive farmers sharing expectations regarding the “Sustainable Connections” programMr. Huynh Tan Dat – Deputy Director of the Dong Thap Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – speaking at the ceremonyAt the end of the program, leaders of the participating organizations, valued customers and progressive farmers taking a commemorative group photo.
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