On the morning of November 27, 2015, a cooperation signing ceremony took place between the Hà Giang Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Institute of Forestry Research and Development at the Đạo Đức Scientific and Technical Center for Plant Varieties.
Both parties agreed to sign the cooperation agreement with the following key points:
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Production of forestry plant varieties, specialty crops, medicinal plants, urban trees, flowers, and ornamental plants that are strengths of the province at the Đạo Đức Scientific and Technical Center for Plant Varieties. The production will follow a specific annual roadmap using advanced production processes to ensure seed quality meets the standards of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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Collaboration in building sustainable forestry development models in Hà Giang Province.
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Cooperation in the development and improvement of the forestry seed supply and production system, including seed forests, seed gardens, nurseries, storage facilities, preservation, and seed material inspection.
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Joint efforts in facilitating, exploiting, and implementing scientific and technological programs, projects, and research topics, as well as organizing events and fostering international cooperation in forestry, rural development, and environmental protection.
As part of the agreement, both parties signed a research and technology transfer cooperation agreement on forestry and medicinal plant varieties.
Following the signing ceremony, the Hà Giang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Institute of Forestry Research and Development, and the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at Thái Nguyên University held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a nursery for high-quality forestry, medicinal, and specialty plant varieties.
Additionally, the Hà Giang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development assigned the Institute of Forestry Research and Development a dedicated exhibition and product display area to promote and introduce product brands to the public.
