In the first months of 2023, the world situation continued to be complicated and unpredictable, which negatively affected the recovery and growth of the world economy, directly affecting manufacturing activities. , Food export, food, including rice.

With the proactive and timely guidance and management solutions from the government, prime minister and ministries, branches and municipalities, the situation of Vietnam’s rice production and rice export has reached a level in the first months of 2023. It is estimated that in the first six months of the year the volume will increase by 22.2% and the value by 34.7% compared to the same period in 2022, which will make an important contribution to the growth of the agricultural sector and the economy, satisfy consumer demand, stabilize domestic rice and paddy rice prices , Ensuring national food security and farmers’ interests.

However, apart from the results achieved, rice export activities still have difficulties and limitations, such as: the market strategy is not really stable and long-term; The market development did not correspond to the potential of the industry. strong competition from rice-exporting countries; Input prices are rising…

In order to boost rice production and export activities in the coming period, seize market opportunities and contribute to economic growth in the final months of 2023, the Prime Minister called on the ministers of the ministries: Agriculture and Rural Development, Industry and The Presidents of the People’s Committees on Trade, Foreign affairs and the provinces and centrally administered cities, according to the functions and tasks assigned to them, focus on the implementation of tasks and solutions.

With the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentThe prime minister called for taking primary responsibility and coordinating with relevant ministries, agencies and municipalities to further perfect the institutions and policies to create favorable conditions for farmers and businesses to promote research and development of rice varieties. Productivity, high quality according to market requirements, effective use of Vietnam Rice/VietNam Rice trademarks and trademarks; Development of production, processing and product quality standards in line with international integration in the current situation.

In addition, building up the infrastructure (post-harvest technology, product storage) and investing in the development of high-quality rice varieties has created a brand image. Promote digital transformation, apply scientific and technological advances in production, reduce dependence on fertilizers and pesticides that affect rice quality and pollute the environment, to increase productivity and improve rice quality and increase export prices.

In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development continues to effectively implement measures to promote and support the construction of resource areas and strengthen the links in the production and consumption of paddy rice and paddy. Improving the organizational ability of cooperatives, removing difficulties and obstacles in mechanisms and policies related to the production and consumption of rice and paddy.

Promote bilateral and multilateral negotiations to sign agreements and agreements on compliance and mutual recognition of quarantine, product quality and food safety standards with key markets to take full advantage of the opportunity for market opening and market dominance.

In addition, farmers and traders are striving to strengthen preservation and processing to meet markets’ import regulations on quality, food safety, pesticide residues and quarantine. You are looking for an origin.

The Prime Minister called on the Department of Industry and Trade take primary responsibility for the stable, sustainable and efficient diversification of rice export markets and coordinate with the relevant ministries, agencies and municipalities; Organize and implement trade promotion activities flexibly by combining traditional and online forms to preserve and strengthen traditional rice export markets such as Philippines, China, Indonesia and Asia. Africa… and to develop new and potential markets, free trade agreement markets; Developing niche markets with fragrant rice and high quality rice such as EU, Korea, USA, North America…

Intensify market research, assessment and forecasting of import demand and ability to promote rice trade in import markets; Update information for Vietnam Food Association and rice exporters promptly for business and export guidance.

Simultaneously investigating the negotiation and signing of preferential trade agreements with a number of potential export markets; Use the process of reviewing the agreements that have come into force to propose to partners greater opening and increasing quotas for Vietnam.

Establishing brands of Vietnamese rice products through national trade promotion programs, national branding programs and related departmental, branch and local government programs. A strong reform of administrative procedures creates favorable conditions for the promotion of rice exports. Increased propaganda to make traders aware of the provisions of new-generation FTAs ​​and bilateral agreements to make the most of the Vietnamese rice tariff quota.

In particular, urgently complete the draft Decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 107/2018/ND-CP of August 15, 2018 of the Government on Rice Export Transactions and submit it to the Government in the third quarter of 2023 the Head of Government’s Instruction in Document No 491/VPCP-KTTH of 31 January 2023.

The prime minister instructed the foreign ministry take primary responsibility and coordinate with the concerned ministries, agencies and municipalities in promoting the activities of foreign Vietnamese representation agencies in gathering market information to support rice exporters; Trade relations, coordination with ministries and agencies to further strengthen the promotion of Vietnamese rice brands and products in countries and territories.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs closely coordinates with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Industry and Trade in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, and promotes the signing of memoranda and agreements of conformity and mutual recognition of quality control. Translation, product quality, food safety standards.

With the Presidents of the People’s Committees of the Provinces and Centrally Administered Cities, The prime minister called for organizing the implementation of rice production planning, controlling material supply, structuring the variety, implementing cultivation techniques and improving rice quality to meet the needs of the domestic market and for export.

At the same time, the instruction to closely monitor the activities of rice exporters, closely coordinate with ministries, branches, Vietnam Food Association and rice exporters to take the initiative and eliminate rice export difficulties and obstacles according to their competence, especially in the face of increasing trends in engineered barriers, food hygiene and safety; Promptly report problems that arise outside of their area of ​​responsibility and propose solutions.

Presidents of provinces and centrally administered cities also actively gather information, guidance documents and recommendations from ministries and branches to organize propaganda and market-oriented activities in their communities; Supporting farmers and traders in quality assurance, traceability and improving the competitiveness of products; Build and strengthen a dealership team to meet the demands of competition and integration.

Prime Minister requests Vietnam Food Association Strengthening information on the situation in the world rice market and the needs of partners of rice exporters and relevant places; We proactively propose trade promotion programs for markets and respond to each individual market, thereby helping to promote the image and brand of Vietnamese rice products.

In the message, the Prime Minister also called on the ministries, agencies and municipalities, according to the functions and tasks assigned to them, to actively, drastically, synchronously and effectively implement the tasks and solutions assigned by the Prime Minister. with Resolution No. 583/QD-TTg dated March 26, 2023 on the Strategy for Developing Vietnam’s Rice Export Market to 2030.