Vietnam's cassava industry aims to produce more than 12 million tons by 2030, with exports reaching US$2 billion

Published 2024년 5월 6일

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A proposal by Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development aims to boost the cassava industry's efficiency, sustainability, and economic value by 2030 and 2050. The plan targets increasing fresh cassava production to 11.5-12.5 million tons by 2030 and 480,000-510,000 hectares in planting area, with 85% of the production dedicated to deep processing. It also seeks to have 50% of cassava planting areas adopting sustainable farming by 2030 and 70-80% by 2050. The proposal also includes measures to bolster local economies, create jobs, and protect the environment, alongside strategies for foreign trade expansion and the implementation of support programs for investment and cooperative development. This initiative aligns with the country's broader agricultural development strategies, focusing on science and technology integration, diversification, and the efficient use of by-products in cassava production.

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The overall goal of the proposal is to promote steady, efficient and sustainable development of the cassava industry; establish a close link between production, processing and consumption, strengthen economic value creation, help create jobs, alleviate poverty and improve the lives of people in rural areas; increase foreign trade exports and protect the environment. Specifically, by 2030, the national fresh cassava production will strive to reach about 11.5 million to 12.5 million tons, of which 85% will be used for deep processing of some products (starch, ethanol, monosodium glutamate, etc.) .50% of the cassava planting area adopts sustainable agricultural processes. The export value of cassava and cassava products reaches 1.8 to 2 billion US dollars. By 2050, Vietnam's cassava industry will continue to develop sustainably, 70-80% of cassava planting areas will adopt sustainable farming methods and technologies, the output of fresh cassava used for deep processing of some ...

Source: Foodmate