Vietnam
PROJECT #1
RESPONSIBLE USE OF AGRICULTURAL INPUT
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Central Highlands
Province Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai and Kon TumACTIVE SINCE
2020
PEOPLE INVOLVED
98.749
AIM
Guarantee the responsible use of agricultural inputs to reduce environmental pollution, production costs, and improve farmers’ welfare
PARTNERS
RESULTS OBTAINED
+ 100
participants in 3 training sessions on weed management
+ 1.100
copies of the Weed Management Manual distributed
Establishment of a Policy Recommendation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to improve the management, trade, and use of agricultural inputs
Geographical mapping of agricultural input use in the area. Field testing under controlled conditions of glyphosate, alternative herbicides and weed management practices
Awareness-raising campaign on the risks of overuse of agricultural inputs and maximum permitted residue levels