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ArticleAn Assessment of the Economic Impacts of the 2019 African Swine Fever Outbreaks in Vietnam 2021
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No results found.The 2019 African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Vietnam imposed considerable impacts on the pig sector in Vietnam, resulting in the death or culling of nearly six million pigs, or more than 20% of the country’s pig population. In order to assess the magnitude of the outbreak at sector level (both on farm and at value chain level), on livelihoods, and on the broader national economy, a comprehensive impact assessment was conducted using a mixed-methods approach that integrated a value chain assessment with the use of quantitative modeling tools at sector and national levels. The results showed that the outbreak caused severe direct and indirect economic losses among farmers, particularly medium- and large-farmers whose livelihoods are largely derived from pig production. At sector level, the outbreaks posed adverse impacts on the domestic supply and demand for pork, especially in the traditional sector. Meanwhile, the modern sector with higher levels of biosecurity and high technology growth was less likely to be affected and even benefited from the outbreak, which was evidenced by increased supply and income throughout the simulation period in this sector. At national level, different model simulation scenarios showed a sharp reduction in total gross domestic product (GDP) and a substantial loss of jobs. Improvements in the system of ASF compensation scheme are needed, both in terms of its administration, but also in its targeting, with greater emphasis needed on developing improved risk-sharing and funding mechanisms across national and local levels. -
ProjectPolicy-Based Support to Agriculture Production in Line with New Rural Development, Sustainable Poverty Reduction and Zero Hunger Initiative of Vietnam - TCP/VIE/3604 2020
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No results found.In recognition of the importance of multidimensional food and nutrition security and poverty reduction, the Government of Viet Nam has approved two National Target Programmes ( focusing on New Rural Development ( and Sustainable Poverty Reduction ( with a total budget of around USD 11 billion The ultimate goal of these programmes is to improve the living standards of poor and rural communities The NTP NRD focuses on rural development in almost 9 000 communes throughout the country, in line with the Agriculture Restructuring Plan at all levels, while SPR targets areas in which to reduce poverty One of the most important tasks faced by the Government of Viet Nam is to produce a harmonized policy system among the two NTPs, with a view to mass and market oriented agricultural production The present Technical Cooperation Programme ( project was implemented with the aim of facilitating this process Its expected outcomes were as follows i increase the income of the rural poor through a harmonized policy design in support of the two NTPs in line with the Agriculture Restructuring Plan at all levels and ( stronger linkages among farmers and between farmers and enterprises in a consistent production system with recognized standards. -
Document52 Profiles on Agroecology: Agroecology program in Xuan An and Ngoc Son, Vietnam 2017
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No results found.Located about 70 km north east from Hanoi, Vietnam, the villages of Xuan An and Ngoc Son (Bac Giang province) include 285 households. Rice is the main staple crop and its production extends for 98 ha, about 0.7 ha per household. Vegetables, mainly brassica species, tomatoes, herbs and potatoes are also produced on about 14 ha while fruit trees are grown in the house gardens. Local rice and vegetable production strongly relies on synthetic inputs specifically Nitrogen fertilizers and pesticides w hich increase production costs and raise concerns on the impact of farming on the environment and human health. Small scale livestock production systems are also part of the local agriculture and involve more than half of the families which raise pigs, chickens and ducks in the backyard.
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