Vietnam is home to 710,000 hectares of coffee, of which 650,000 are harvestable, mainly in the Central Highlands region. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Much needs to be done toraise the value of Vietnamese coffee in the international market, experts saidat a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on March 4.
Speaking at the event, held by Nguoi Lao Dong (The Labourer) newspaper, they pointed out that Vietnam shipped abroad some 1.72million tonnes of coffee worth about 3.94 billion USD last year, making it a key agricultural export item.
However, the figures have failed to reflect the realvalue of the product due to the low intensive processing rate, they stressed.
According to Thai Nhu Hiep, Vice Chairman of theVietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association, who is also Director of Vinh Hiep Co., Ltd.,the country is home to 710,000 hectares of coffee, of which 650,000 are harvestable, mainly in the Central Highlands region.
He suggested promoting the engagement of bothbusinesses and the State in developing value chains, saying attention should bepaid to geographical indication, traceability, and food safety and hygiene.
Vietnam ship abroad some 1.72 million tonnes of coffee worth about 3.94 billion USD last year. (Photo: VNA)
Ho Van Muoi, Chairman of the People’s Committee of DakNong province, which ranks third nationwide in terms of coffee area, stressedthe need to change the mindset of farmers and to encourage them to produce cleancoffee.
Others suggested incentives towards businesses tocreate diverse products, along with credit policies for cooperatives andenterprises.
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Vietnam is home to 710,000 hectares of coffee, of which 650,000 are harvestable, mainly in the Central Highlands region. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnam ship abroad some 1.72 million tonnes of coffee worth about 3.94 billion USD last year. (Photo: VNA) 
