In the context of the economy moving towards green, exporting goods that meet green standards is becoming a strategic goal of cooperatives. In particular, in the discussion session of the forum, Mr. Le Duc Thinh - Director of the Department of Economic Cooperation and Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, emphasized " Marked requirements for green agricultural products". Mr. Thinh shared about the necessary steps for agricultural cooperatives to move towards a sustainable production model, meeting strict standards of the export market such as building centralized raw material areas, electronic traceability, applying VietGAP, GlobalGAP certifications and market requirements such as growing area codes, packaging facilities, organic certifications, etc.
In his speech, Mr. Thinh also mentioned the importance of digital technology in improving the quality of green agricultural products. The application of blockchain and AI technology to control and make value chains transparent not only helps ensure quality but also creates a competitive highlight in the global market. According to him, the cooperative needs to be a link between businesses, logistics and banks to optimize value chains and enhance access to international markets.
The event took place in an exciting atmosphere, with in-depth discussion sessions on solutions to improve the competitiveness of cooperatives through the application of technology, improving the green production model as well as taking advantage of support policies from the State. Representatives from ministries, financial institutions and export experts shared the view that only when cooperatives proactively transform and innovate production methods, can they increase product value, expand consumption markets and affirm their brand in the international arena.
The forum is not only a forum for knowledge exchange but also a place to promote specific commitments from the Government and ministries for the development of cooperatives. Thereby, outgoing cooperatives are given a more confident spirit and clear orientation on the "Green - Digital" journey to create products that meet export standards, meeting the needs of major markets such as the US, EU and Japan.
The event marked an important step forward for the cooperative in its sustainable development strategy, contributing to shaping the trend of green production transformation nationwide. Each solution and commitment is made with the aim of promoting the integration and competitiveness of the Vietnamese cooperative economy in the international arena.
