Rising input costs, coupled with challenges in exporting agricultural products due to international competition, and uncertainty in traditional markets, are the difficulties of the agricultural sector discussed by the National Assembly on 11/05. 5.
The National Assembly Standing Committee opened its 11th session to discuss important socio-economic issues on the morning of May 11, in which it considered and commented on 11 contents and 3 contents for comments by document.
Presenting a report on the verification and additional assessment of the results of the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Plan in 2021; implementation situation in the first months of 2022, Chairman of the Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh said that the Economic Committee of the National Assembly basically agreed with the results achieved in the implementation of the socio-economic development plan. meeting in 2021 and in the first months of 2022. At the same time, the Economic Committee emphasized a number of issues that need attention for analysis, evaluation and clarification.
Due to the complicated development of the world economic – political situation; China’s “zero” COVID policy, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions against Russia negatively impacted the global economy and seriously affected the supply chain, Mr. Vu Hong Thanh said. Vietnam’s agricultural exports in the first four months of the year have been affected by factors of international competition, as well as uncertainty from the traditional market.
Photo: National Assembly Portal Chairman of the Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh
“The market for agricultural products is not stable, leading to low economic efficiency of some products, not commensurate with the level of investment. It is necessary to clarify the difficulties, obstacles and congestion of means of transport in the import and export of agricultural products through the northern border gates in the past time, especially in some border gates with negative phenomena, harassment, causing problems. difficult for businesses”.
In addition, Mr. Thanh also noted that agricultural production continues to face rising input and feed costs. Fishery exploitation faces difficulties due to high gasoline prices, leading to the risk of shortage of supply for processing and export.
Trade promotion and market opening negotiations of the agricultural sector were assessed by the National Assembly Economic Committee as not really meeting the requirements when it had to be done online.
In addition, Mr. Thanh raised a suggestion to supplement reports on the status of fisheries infrastructure development and resources (budget, human resources) to serve the task of combating illegal fishing and efforts to remove the Yellow Card in fishing.
Sharing the same opinion with Mr. Thanh, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung also said that GDP in the first quarter of 2022 is estimated to increase by 5.03% over the same period in 2021. In which, the agriculture, forestry and seafood increased by 2.45% over the same period last year, by 2.35%, 3.86% and 2.54% respectively.
However, agriculture has not focused much on producing high-quality products with strong brands and clear geographical indications. Agriculture still has to import a large number of input materials for production (seeds, fertilizers, animal feed…) leading to difficulties when input prices increase.
Photo: National Assembly Portal Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung
“Agricultural exports are mostly raw and semi-processed agricultural products, low added value, lack of sustainable output, consumption depends heavily on a number of markets with low standard requirements, making it difficult to switch markets. when the import is refused“.
Also according to the report of Minister Nguyen Chi Dung, businesses in general still face financial difficulties, pressure to increase wages to recruit and retain employees, high input costs, and some markets are affected. greatly affected by the Russian-Ukrainian military conflict.
Solution next time
Determining that the year 2022 is of great significance in the implementation of the Socio-economic Development and Recovery Program, Chairman of the Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh gave a number of orientations, tasks and solutions.
Specifically, Mr. Thanh said that agencies/departments need to update, study carefully and overall the impact of sanctions related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and China’s “zero COVID” policy on the economy. the world economy, Vietnam’s economy and Vietnam – Russia cooperation, to promptly report and propose to competent authorities for timely and effective policy responses.
Since then, the task is set to control well the supply and supply chain of materials and production fuels, including consumer goods, between regions and between localities, so as not to break, especially the supply chain. the world’s response to Vietnam.
At the same time, the agricultural sector also needs to closely monitor the market and commodity prices, especially inputs and raw materials for production to have policies and timely solutions to ensure the balance between supply and demand. appropriate management and price stabilization; ensure the supply and circulation of goods and major balances of the economy.
Another solution mentioned by Mr. Thanh is to develop a plan to support domestic enterprises and FDI enterprises to invest in production and export in Vietnam using raw materials imported from the Russian market, ensuring the integrity of the country. maintain the supply chain, avoid disrupting production and export activities.
“Recommending and guiding businesses to diversify markets, diversify export and investment partners to minimize negative impacts and ensure a good response and adaptation to world economic fluctuations”, Mr. Vu Hong Thanh suggested.
In order to strive to achieve the highest goals assigned by the National Assembly, the Ministry of Planning and Investment also set for the agricultural sector the task of accelerating the restructuring of agricultural production in association with improving labor productivity and value. increase; strongly promote the conversion process, use clean energy, digital transformation, increase the application of science and technology.
According to Mekongasean.vn
