North-central Vietnamese province exports organic rice to Europe for first time
North-central Vietnamese province exports organic rice to Europe for first time
The first 15-metric-ton batch of organic rice of Quang Tri Province in north-central Vietnam will be exported to Europe in the middle of this month, marking a milestone of the province’s agriculture sector.
The provincial People’s Committee on Monday confirmed the information, after negotiations over price and accreditation criteria between Quang Tri Organic Agro Products and the Czech Republic’s NHP Provide, s.r.o were concluded.
The 15 metric tons of rice worth US$1,800 per ton will be transported to the Da Nang Port in the namesake central city for export.
The rice will be distributed to Germany, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and France.
If the organic rice is preferred in Europe, Quang Tri Province will ship some 30-50 metric tons of organic rice to this market per month.
They do not use plant protection drugs, chemical fertilizers, genetically modified varieties, flavoring agents, preservatives, and chemical bleach.
According to the Quang Tri People’s Committee, its organic rice meets 821 quality criteria set by Vietnamese agencies before being accepted by the European market.
In addition, Japan’s Hiroshima University announced that the rice has two valuable compounds—Momilactone A and Momilactone B, which help prevent diabetes, gout, and obesity.
Ha Sy Dong, standing vice-chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said the province’s export of organic rice to Europe is a new landmark for its agriculture.
“Farmers growing organic rice in the province will benefit as they can improve their living conditions and incomes,” Dong added.
