At the ceremony, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien emphasized: “Completing and putting the “Information system, database for granting and managing planting area codes” into operation immediately follows “Information system and infrastructure” feed and livestock facility management database” demonstrates the determination and great effort of the Industry in its commitment to accelerating the process of digital transformation in the agricultural sector to change the thinking, the way of management. new management, creating a driving force to promote sustainable development in the direction of “ecological agriculture, modern countryside, civilized farmers” in the coming time; especially when the Party and State determine: Agriculture is the ‘pillar’ of the economy, the foundation and national advantage in the process of socio-economic development and industrialization and modernization. country”.
The information system and database for granting and managing planting area codes when put into operation will bring many practical benefits to both management agencies, businesses and farmers, such as: Monitoring and control production situation; control product quality at source; traceability of plant products; Support and connect product consumption markets; consulting, technical support for cultivation, etc. As for the management agency, they will directly direct the production in a quick and timely manner. Up to this point, the system of granting and managing planting area codes has been built on web version and mobile application with modules for management agencies, verification officers and registered people. Initially, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development selected dragon fruit trees for pilot implementation.
It can be said that the construction of an information system and database to update and manage growing area codes has an important meaning in “identifying Vietnamese agricultural products”, contributing to building trust and affirming the brand. about the quality of Vietnamese agricultural products in the domestic and international markets, as well as the economic benefits brought to farmers, cooperatives and businesses. The event of deploying the Information System and Database of Granting and Management of Planting Area Codes is an important milestone and step in building agricultural digital data platforms to gradually innovate field management. agriculture and rural areas towards modernization and international integration.
At the ceremony, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan acknowledged that the biggest difficulty in digital transformation of agriculture is changing an inconsistent habit and perception. The Minister emphasized: “By digital transformation, we will remove the ambiguity in agricultural production. Digital transformation is a journey throughout, helping to improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products with other countries.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan spoke at the ceremony
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has made a strong commitment to digital transformation and application of information technology in agriculture. At the ceremony, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development launched an emulation movement to actively implement digital transformation in agriculture and rural development.