Vietnamese Policy Makers Endorse Biotechnology
December 18, 2009| |
A Biotech Workshop on the Development and Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture in Vietnam – Legal Framework was held on December 9 at the Horizon Hotel, Hanoi. Dr. Le Huy Ham, the Vietnam Agricultural Genetics Institute Director said that biotechnology is needed to feed the country's population which will be 100 million by 2020. Dr. Nguyen Quang Toan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Director also strongly emphasized the applications of modern biotechnology in overcoming agricultural stress, in increasing yield, reduction of pesticide applications, and the accompanying cost savings and environmental benefits. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Dr. Le Tien from Agbiotech Vietnam gave their insights on biotechnology, biosafety and legal framework in Vietnam.
More than a hundred media, agricultural officers, policy makers, lawyers, S&T representatives of government and private sector attended the workshop. A similar workshop will be conducted in Phu Tho Province on December 24, 2009. The workshop was organized and sponsored by the ISAAA Biotechnology Information Center or Agbiotech Vietnam.
For details of the workshop contact Agbiotech Vietnam at hientttm@yahoo.com
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