This Decision approves the Program on hi-tech agriculture development under the national program on hi-tech development through 2020.; The Program aims at promoting the development and effective application of high technologies in the agricultural sector contributing to develop agriculture towards modernization, large-scale commodity production, high productivity, quality, efficiency and assure national food security.; The Program shall create and develop: technologies for the creation and propagation of plant varieties and livestock and aquatic breeds of high yield and quality; technologies for the prevention and control of plant, animal and aquatic pests; technologies for effective cultivation, animal husbandry and aquaculture; new supplies, machines and equipment for agriculture; technologies for the preservation and processing of agricultural products; technologies for irrigation; etc.; Institutions and state agencies responsible for the implementation of the organization of the Program are specified in detail in the text.
Decision No. 1895/QD-TTg approving the Program on hi-tech agriculture development under the national program on hi-tech development through 2020.