Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)At the event (Photo: VNA)VNATraining on free trade agreements are among the measures suggested for the development of the farm produce market and rural tourism in the Mekong Delta.The region is a key agricultural development area for the country, making up 32% of GDP of Vietnam’s agricultural sector.According to Nguyen Van Hong, Vice Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee, despite such potential, the average income of people, especially farmers, in the region remains low. Local agricultural products are mainly exported raw, with a large post-harvest loss rate recorded. In addition, local agricultural companies will benefit from the bloc’s high-quality goods and services. Capitalising on these advantages will promote the delta’s integration into the global agricultural value chains.Experts said incorporating tourism into the value chain of farming products in the region is the way forward. However, it is necessary to orient rural tourism development towards sustainability and responsibility, they noted./.

Source: Viet Nam News October 09, 2022 19:36 UTC