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title: "RoK backs sesame farming development project in Việt Nam"
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description: "The Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRC) announced a collaboration with the Korean Ministry of Agriculture to develop the sesame value chain in Vietnam, focusing on Nghệ An and Đồng Tháp provinces. The project, launched on May 8 with an investment of 6.7 billion KRW (approximately US$4.8 million) through 2027, aims to enhance sesame productivity and quality, improve processing technology, and increase farmers' incomes. It includes building processing centers, developing seed production facilities, and training local farmers with advanced farming techniques, contributing to sustainable agricultural development and food security between the two countries."
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# RoK backs sesame farming development project in Việt Nam

SEOUL — The Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRC) under the Republic of Korea (RoK) Government said on May 11 that it will collaborate with the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) to implement a project supporting the development of the sesame value chain in Việt Nam.

Launched on May 8 with total investment of about 6.7 billion KRW (nearly US$4.8 million) through 2027, the project will focus on Nghệ An and Đồng Tháp provinces, two of Việt Nam’s major sesame-growing areas.

Under the plan, the RoK side will support the construction of agricultural product processing and distribution centres (APCs), develop seed production facilities, and provide drying and processing equipment. The project also includes the dispatch of RoK agricultural experts to Việt Nam and training programmes for local farmers to transfer advanced farming technologies.

Nghệ An province is currently promoting sesame cultivation as a key agricultural product linked to Việt Nam’s new-style rural development programme. However, low productivity and limited processing technology have reduced the sector’s competitiveness.

Nguyễn Đỗ Anh Tuấn, Director General of the International Cooperation Department under Việt Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, said the cooperation project with the RoK is expected to help improve sesame productivity and quality while raising farmers’ incomes.

Meanwhile, representatives from MAFRA said the initiative forms part of efforts to expand sustainable agricultural development cooperation and strengthen food security between the two countries. — VNA/VNS

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