DEVELOPING URBAN AGRICULTURE MODEL IN HA TINH CITY, HA TINH PROVINCE

Abstract

Urban agriculture has been contributing greatly to solving the difficult problems of countries under urbanization processes. Compared to traditional farming, urban agriculture is more efficient; more sustainable; organic products become more accessible; create small, friendly spaces; allow enjoying fresh products all year round. The research results of the article show that in 2024, in Ha Tinh city, a specialized production area for high-quality rice and commercial rice in the direction of large-scale fields was formed with a total area of ​​126.10 hectares in 6 communes and wards. In addition, there are 5 production facilities that have achieved certification according to VietGap standards and 2 facilities are completing the process and documents to be granted VietGap certification. The orientation to 2030 is to implement 11 models, projects and 04 production linkage projects. To develop urban agriculture in Ha Tinh city by 2030, it is necessary to synchronously implement the following solutions: Mechanisms and policies to encourage the development of agricultural and rural production; complete the spatial planning for urban agricultural development consistent with the general planning of Ha Tinh city to 2030, vision 2050; build and organize production according to product orientation; Solutions on information, propaganda, and production direction.