Vietnam: Growing out of poverty with potato

[Viet]

BY LUKIE PIETERSE ON APRIL 21, 2019

The cliché-image for many people regarding Asian agriculture is that of endless rice fields. But there is also room for the potato, literally and figuratively. Two potato varieties have now been successfully registered in Vietnam. The ‘Growing out of poverty with potato‘ project aims to make Vietnam self-sufficient in the production of potatoes.

After successfully completing the registration process for the commercial sale of potato varieties, Rosagold and Marquis varieties have been unanimously approved to be grown in Vietnam.

In Vietnam, food security and safety is high on the national agenda. The country now relies 94% on rice production. It is said by experts that the cultivation and consumption of potatoes could be a good addition to both farmers’ income and to the Vietnamese diet in general.

However, the enthusiasm for potatoes among both producers and consumers are relatively low at this time. But, farmers and consumers are involved in selecting the type of seed potatoes that are imported from the Netherlands. In a food lab, potato recipes are developed that are a good fit for the Vietnamese kitchen. This effort seems to work very well.

What makes the project so successful is that in collaboration with the Dutch-based food consultancy firm Fresh Studio, the Dutch cooperative Agrico, the Vietnamese chip factory PepsiCo and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), work is being carried out in the entire chain: from cultivation and production to influencing the consumer.

“The focus on advertising and marketing in particular makes this project so special,” says project supervisor Carmen Heinze.

The project will continue until the end of 2019. By then, 2500 farmers, of which 70% are women, will be intensively trained in potato production and contract cultivation.

A 50% increase in production and a 60% increase in income from potatoes are the goals to be achieved. “To make this project a success, all Dutch and Vietnamese partners really need each other,” says Heinze.

With the Sustainable Enterprise and Food Security Facility, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages public-private partnerships in the field of food security and private sector development in developing countries. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) implements the scheme.

Source: Landbouwattachénetwerk

 

[Viet]

Why always rice? we should eat more potatoes

Cà ri bò khoai tây

@cochine

 

[waz]

Why always rice? we should eat more potatoes

Cà ri bò khoai tây

@cochine

No man, rice all the way this is Asia!
By the way potatoes are very overrated, you get sick of them quick. You can't do a great deal with them, aside as have them with meat lol.

 

[swnjo]

BY LUKIE PIETERSE ON APRIL 21, 2019

The cliché-image for many people regarding Asian agriculture is that of endless rice fields. But there is also room for the potato, literally and figuratively. Two potato varieties have now been successfully registered in Vietnam. The ‘Growing out of poverty with potato‘ project aims to make Vietnam self-sufficient in the production of potatoes.

After successfully completing the registration process for the commercial sale of potato varieties, Rosagold and Marquis varieties have been unanimously approved to be grown in Vietnam.

In Vietnam, food security and safety is high on the national agenda. The country now relies 94% on rice production. It is said by experts that the cultivation and consumption of potatoes could be a good addition to both farmers’ income and to the Vietnamese diet in general.

However, the enthusiasm for potatoes among both producers and consumers are relatively low at this time. But, farmers and consumers are involved in selecting the type of seed potatoes that are imported from the Netherlands. In a food lab, potato recipes are developed that are a good fit for the Vietnamese kitchen. This effort seems to work very well.

What makes the project so successful is that in collaboration with the Dutch-based food consultancy firm Fresh Studio, the Dutch cooperative Agrico, the Vietnamese chip factory PepsiCo and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), work is being carried out in the entire chain: from cultivation and production to influencing the consumer.

“The focus on advertising and marketing in particular makes this project so special,” says project supervisor Carmen Heinze.

The project will continue until the end of 2019. By then, 2500 farmers, of which 70% are women, will be intensively trained in potato production and contract cultivation.

A 50% increase in production and a 60% increase in income from potatoes are the goals to be achieved. “To make this project a success, all Dutch and Vietnamese partners really need each other,” says Heinze.

With the Sustainable Enterprise and Food Security Facility, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages public-private partnerships in the field of food security and private sector development in developing countries. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) implements the scheme.

Source: Landbouwattachénetwerk

potato is not common it seems in vietnam. Why is it so ??

 

[Viet]

No man, rice all the way this is Asia!
By the way potatoes are very overrated, you get sick of them quick. You can't do a great deal with them, aside as have them with meat lol.

True, rice is the king. I think potatoes can play the role of princess

potato is not common it seems in vietnam. Why is it so ??

Vietnamese say #an com, eating rice. when taking breakfast, lunch or dinner.

 

[waz]

True, rice is the king. I think potatoes can play the role of princess

They're ok as a side dish but not a main.

 

[Viet]

They're ok as a side dish but not a main.

The Dutch appear aiming to change Vietnam diet. More potatoes less rice.Well, why not ha ha. We Vietnamese are generally open for everything.

 

[sinait]

BY LUKIE PIETERSE ON APRIL 21, 2019

The cliché-image for many people regarding Asian agriculture is that of endless rice fields. But there is also room for the potato, literally and figuratively. Two potato varieties have now been successfully registered in Vietnam. The ‘Growing out of poverty with potato‘ project aims to make Vietnam self-sufficient in the production of potatoes.

After successfully completing the registration process for the commercial sale of potato varieties, Rosagold and Marquis varieties have been unanimously approved to be grown in Vietnam.

In Vietnam, food security and safety is high on the national agenda. The country now relies 94% on rice production. It is said by experts that the cultivation and consumption of potatoes could be a good addition to both farmers’ income and to the Vietnamese diet in general.

However, the enthusiasm for potatoes among both producers and consumers are relatively low at this time. But, farmers and consumers are involved in selecting the type of seed potatoes that are imported from the Netherlands. In a food lab, potato recipes are developed that are a good fit for the Vietnamese kitchen. This effort seems to work very well.

What makes the project so successful is that in collaboration with the Dutch-based food consultancy firm Fresh Studio, the Dutch cooperative Agrico, the Vietnamese chip factory PepsiCo and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), work is being carried out in the entire chain: from cultivation and production to influencing the consumer.

“The focus on advertising and marketing in particular makes this project so special,” says project supervisor Carmen Heinze.

The project will continue until the end of 2019. By then, 2500 farmers, of which 70% are women, will be intensively trained in potato production and contract cultivation.

A 50% increase in production and a 60% increase in income from potatoes are the goals to be achieved. “To make this project a success, all Dutch and Vietnamese partners really need each other,” says Heinze.

With the Sustainable Enterprise and Food Security Facility, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages public-private partnerships in the field of food security and private sector development in developing countries. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) implements the scheme.

Source: Landbouwattachénetwerk

Looking forward to eat potato exports from Vietnam.
I eat 1 steamed potato every morning with my oatmeal.
Cheers

The Dutch appear aiming to change Vietnam diet. More potatoes less rice.Well, why not ha ha. We Vietnamese are generally open for everything.

Yes, I do that often, more potatoes and less rice.
Must have rice for dinner or else feel like never had dinner, ha ha.
.

 

[Viet]

Looking forward to eat potato exports from Vietnam.
I eat 1 steamed potato every morning with my oatmeal.
Cheers


Yes, I do that often, more potatoes and less rice.
Must have rice for dinner or else feel like never had dinner, ha ha.
.

Ah you too? Potatoes are good for people with diabetes. Rice contains too much sugar.I know some people they now have potatoes diet.

 

[sinait]

Ah you too? Potatoes are good for people with diabetes. Rice contains too much sugar.I know some people they now have potatoes diet.

I believe in diversity in foods.
I add 1 potato, a little rice, corn and occasionally carrots and peanuts to my daily oatmeal.

I check up on glycemic index after reading your post.
Yes rice is nearly as bad as sugar for people with diabetes.
I must savour my rice more before diabetes gets me.

I love having potatoes in my soup and curries.
.

 

[jetray]

BY LUKIE PIETERSE ON APRIL 21, 2019

The cliché-image for many people regarding Asian agriculture is that of endless rice fields. But there is also room for the potato, literally and figuratively. Two potato varieties have now been successfully registered in Vietnam. The ‘Growing out of poverty with potato‘ project aims to make Vietnam self-sufficient in the production of potatoes.

After successfully completing the registration process for the commercial sale of potato varieties, Rosagold and Marquis varieties have been unanimously approved to be grown in Vietnam.

In Vietnam, food security and safety is high on the national agenda. The country now relies 94% on rice production. It is said by experts that the cultivation and consumption of potatoes could be a good addition to both farmers’ income and to the Vietnamese diet in general.

However, the enthusiasm for potatoes among both producers and consumers are relatively low at this time. But, farmers and consumers are involved in selecting the type of seed potatoes that are imported from the Netherlands. In a food lab, potato recipes are developed that are a good fit for the Vietnamese kitchen. This effort seems to work very well.

What makes the project so successful is that in collaboration with the Dutch-based food consultancy firm Fresh Studio, the Dutch cooperative Agrico, the Vietnamese chip factory PepsiCo and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), work is being carried out in the entire chain: from cultivation and production to influencing the consumer.

“The focus on advertising and marketing in particular makes this project so special,” says project supervisor Carmen Heinze.

The project will continue until the end of 2019. By then, 2500 farmers, of which 70% are women, will be intensively trained in potato production and contract cultivation.

A 50% increase in production and a 60% increase in income from potatoes are the goals to be achieved. “To make this project a success, all Dutch and Vietnamese partners really need each other,” says Heinze.

With the Sustainable Enterprise and Food Security Facility, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages public-private partnerships in the field of food security and private sector development in developing countries. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) implements the scheme.

Source: Landbouwattachénetwerk

diversifying to different crops is a good thing. From financial perspective if one crop fails other crop can provide sustainable income.

Have you read about Irish potato famine?

Ah you too? Potatoes are good for people with diabetes. Rice contains too much sugar.I know some people they now have potatoes diet.

Yes,rice contains too much glucose thats what you need if you are working hard in the fields. You need to blame the change in lifestyle rather than food. If some one eats potato and does not do much physical work then results will still be the same.

 

[Viet]

diversifying to different crops is a good thing. From financial perspective if one crop fails other crop can provide sustainable income.

Have you read about Irish potato famine?


Yes,rice contains too much glucose thats what you need if you are working hard in the fields. You need to blame the change in lifestyle rather than food. If some one eats potato and does not do much physical work then results will still be the same.

ok we agreed, planting potatoes will increase food security