Officials in the northern provinces of Laos were trained in grafting techniques in fruit trees and fertilization in livestock farming, combining theory with model visits.
Officials in the northern provinces of Laos were trained in grafting techniques in fruit trees and fertilization in livestock farming, combining theory with model visits.
Training courses are held annually. Photo:Duc Binh.
On June 25, in Son La City, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Son La province organized a training course for 49 officials from 9 provinces of Northern Laos on fruit tree grafting techniques and artificial insemination on buffaloes and cows.
The activity is within the framework of implementing the Conclusion of the Standing Committee of Son La Province on foreign affairs in 2025, and at the same time concretizing the contents of the cooperation minutes between Son La Province and the high-ranking delegation of the Northern Lao provinces in the field of agriculture. This is also an opportunity to further strengthen the relationship of solidarity, traditional friendship and comprehensive, long-term cooperation between Son La Province and the localities in the region.Northern Laos.
The training course took place over 4 days, from June 24 to 27, 2025. During this time, Lao officials were exposed to theoretical and practical knowledge of techniques widely applied in Son La province, bringing efficiency to agricultural production.
To ensure professional quality,Department of Agriculture and Environment of Son La provinceinvited experienced lecturers from Tay Bac University and Son La College to teach directly. In addition to theoretical lessons, the delegation also participated in field activities and visited typical crop and livestock models in Mai Son district, where many forms of agricultural production applying advanced science and technology are being developed.
Mr. Tran Dung Tien, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Son La province. Photo:Duc Binh.
Opening speech, Mr. Tran Dung Tien, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of the provinceSon Lasaid: “Through the training course, Son La province hopes that cadres from the northern provinces of Laos can absorb and effectively apply new techniques to production practices in their localities. These are contents that can contribute to promoting agricultural and forestry development, exploiting existing potentials and strengths, thereby improving people's lives and developing the local economy in a sustainable manner."
He added that the Department and specialized units will always be ready to support and resolve any problems that Lao officials encounter during their studies and practical implementation, with a spirit of open cooperation and responsibility.
Agriculture in Laos is still in the development stage and faces many difficulties, but both the people and the authorities at all levels are making constant efforts to improve production methods, efficiency and people's lives.
Leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry on the Lao side. Photo:Duc Binh.
In response to the sincere support from Son La province, Mr. Thong Phun Bun Som Vang, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry of Udomxay province (Lao PDR) expressed his deep gratitude and affirmed his belief in the strong cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Laos. He emphasized that Son La has always been one of the localities of Vietnam that has made practical contributions to the agricultural development of the northern provinces of Laos.
In the coming time, the Lao side will continue to develop plans to organize more exchange and experience-sharing activities in Son La, considering these as important steps in developing sustainable cooperation between the two sides, especially in the field of agriculture and forestry.