The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed to switch to other types of agricultural products which are easier to consume with a number of un-cultivated commodities under the direction of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong at the Conference on promoting trade and developing agricultural production. Due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on 3/2/2020. Photo: Dai Tu. |
In an official dispatch to the People's Committees of the provinces and cities directly under the Central Government on February 18 regarding the review of production activities to regulate the export of agricultural products and fruits across the northern land border, the Minister The Ministry of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh said that during the past time, the situation of Covid-19 epidemic had many impacts on the economy in general as well as activities of production, business, import and export of goods in particular. , especially agricultural products, fruits.
Since the beginning of this epidemic, it has adversely affected the export of our agricultural products and fruits to the Chinese market, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the ministries, branches and localities in many forms. continue to warn, recommend and guide localities, industry associations, enterprises as well as related organizations and individuals to closely monitor the development of export activities across northern border provinces in order to take initiative in plan production, packaging, regulate the delivery, export of goods, avoid the occurrence of congestion and other adverse effects.
Although efforts have been made to convert exports to the Chinese market in the form of official quota, exchange-based exports at border markets remain the main mode of export for a number of agricultural products. of our country, including many fresh fruits.
Therefore, when the authorities of Guangxi and Yunnan provinces extended the time to close the border markets and continue to suspend the trading of goods of border residents, it greatly affected the export of all kinds of border products. This agricultural product of Vietnam.
Therefore, in order to solve difficulties, not only ensure the prevention of epidemics but also do not cause excessive impact on production and business activities of enterprises, based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the official dispatch. No. 822 / BCT-XNK of February 10, 2020, the Prime Minister issued the Official Letter No. 224 / CD-TTg of February 12, 2020, which allows the continuation of import, export and transportation of goods. through Tan Thanh and Coc Nam sub-border gates, Lang Son province and the opening of Km3 + 4 Hai Yen ward, Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province in accordance with law, on the principle of ensuring strict and strict control. on disease prevention Covid-19.
Up to now, an increasing amount of agricultural and fruit goods have been transported to the northern border gates for export to the Chinese market.
However, due to the complicated and unpredictable situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, Vietnam's agricultural and fruit shipments, although it can be cleared for export clearance, the progress has been slow. much more than previous times due to strict and serious implementation of disease prevention and control measures.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade requests provinces and cities to closely monitor the situation at the border gate areas, restricting the bringing of goods to the border, except for cases of putting them up for export in the form of official quotas and Chinese partners. capable of receiving goods. Photo: Dai Tu. |
In order to minimize risks and negative impacts, at the same time, to have a basis for timely and efficient management of agricultural and fruit export activities through seaports, airports and border gates. The Ministry of Industry and Trade requests the People's Committees of provinces and cities to coordinate and direct functional agencies in the area, especially the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Department of Industry and Trade to implement the following contents:
1. Urgently review, give specific statistics and details of the output of each type of agricultural product and fruit that has been and is going to be harvested, the quality standards and competitiveness of the above-said goods for evaluation. ability pricing and consumption planning.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been continuing efforts to find new consumption and export markets, including directing the whole system of Vietnam Trade Office and Trade Office branches in foreign countries to participate in searching and introducing new customers, contributing to promoting alternative market navigation in the current context.
2. Review the situation and take the initiative in adjusting production plans to suit the situation of Covid-19 epidemic, in which:
For agricultural products, fruits are relying heavily on exports in the form of border residents exchange (such as dragon fruit and watermelon), there are measures to encourage farmers to regulate production, at least not. Use ways to increase production at this time.
For areas not yet planted, consider shifting to other easier-to-consume agricultural products as directed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong at the Conference on promoting trade, developing agricultural production first. Impact of Covid-19 epidemic on 3/2/2020.
3. Continue to actively, actively and closely coordinate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade in recommending businesses, related organizations and individuals in the area:
Closely monitoring the situation at the border gate areas, limiting the bringing of goods to the border, except for cases of putting them up for export in the form of official quotas and Chinese partners capable of receiving goods; contact with Chinese partners to negotiate for transformation into official export and take proactive measures to change such as changing stamps on traceability, ensuring food safety …
Currently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has been directing the Regional Import-Export Management Offices in localities to give priority to granting preferential certificates of origin for shipments ready to be transformed into official export.
Proactively improve the quality of agricultural products and fruits, and implement well regulations on traceability, planting area declaration, packaging (packaging, labels) as well as related requirements. To meet the regulations and standards agreed upon with importing countries in order to create favorable conditions for the concerned ministries and branches to carry out the task of changing the market in an efficient and timely manner.
According to NNVN