The exchange is being held in Dalat City along with a safe farm produce fair with 255 booths, including 25 manned by Cambodian and Lao firms.\u00a0Addressing the event, Vietnam Farmers\u2019 Union vice-chairman Dinh Khac Dinh said the union has directed its chapters in bordering provinces to help farmers in Cambodian and Lao localities bordering Vietnam with farming techniques, varieties and technology.\u00a0During the exchange, farmers of the three countries will share experience in agricultural and rural development, visit farms and economic, cultural facilities, and explore local farmers\u2019 practices.<\/p>\n
Meas Pyseth, deputy secretary of state of Cambodia\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, said the Cambodian delegation wants to exchange experience with farmers from all 63 localities of Vietnam, as well as those from Laos.\u00a0Meanwhile, Lao Front for National Construction vice-president Nhiakerya Nochochongtoua said the exchange programme is a chance to foster ties among farmers and businesses.\u00a0He said 21 Lao firms in agricultural product processing, spare part production and handicraft are participating in the fair.<\/p>\n
The exchange programme and fair will run until December 12.<\/p>\n