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Vocational Agricultural Training: Developing High-Quality Human Resources
Modern agriculture demands a workforce with digital and high-tech skills, not just traditional experience. This article examines the state of the workforce, new skill needs, dual training models and the role of technology transfer.
Biosecurity in Livestock Farming: A Shield Against Disease Outbreaks
Biosecurity is a set of management measures that prevent pathogens from entering, spreading within, and leaving a livestock facility. This article covers the principles of isolation, sanitation and vaccination, waste management, and disease-preventing housing design.
Crop Nutrition: Balanced Fertilization by the 'Four Rights' Principle
Balanced fertilisation by the 'four rights' - right type, rate, time and method - helps crops thrive, cuts costs and protects the environment while avoiding fertiliser overuse.
New-Model Agricultural Cooperatives: Linking Production and Empowering Farmers
New-model cooperatives do more than organise production: they link value chains, secure offtake and strengthen farmers' bargaining power. Transparent governance and staff training are keys to success.
AgriTech Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Market
Vietnam's AgriTech ecosystem is taking shape, from smart farms to produce marketplaces. The path from idea to market demands a solid business model, sound funding and research-institute support.
VietGAP and GlobalGAP: Keys to Safe Produce and Export Access
VietGAP and GlobalGAP are good agricultural practice standards that make produce safe, traceable and eligible for demanding markets.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Less Pesticide, More Safety
Integrated Pest Management reduces reliance on pesticides while controlling pests effectively. This article covers principles, natural enemies, bio-traps, action thresholds and benefits.
Organic Farming: Certification Standards and Transition Roadmap for Smallholders
Going organic requires understanding standards and certification. This article covers common standards, the transition period, cost-benefit trade-offs and common mistakes.