Thai Nguyen Provincial Farmers' Association in collaboration with the
International Cooperation Department of the Central Administration of the
Vietnam Farmers Association and Ag Biotech Vietnam (ISAAA's Biotechnology
Information Center in Vietnam) held a seminar on Biotechnology Crops -
Issues and Concerns. Over 50 participants, including the leaders and staff
of Thai Nguyen Provincial Farmers Association and its branches, farmers and
farmer group leaders, extension workers and members of the tri media
attended the seminar.

Dr. Le Huy Ham, General Director of the Institute of Agriculture Genetics,
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development presented the basic scientific
information on genetic engineering stressing the fact that biotechnology is
one of the solutions to help adapt climate change, ensure food security and
sustainable agricultural development. Participants were also updated on the
ongoing field trials for GM maize in the country as well as the country's
regulatory framework. Ag Biotech Vietnam's Ms. Le Duc Linh provided
information on how to access biotech resources and emphasized the need to
obtain updated, correct, and objective biotechnology information from
reliable sources to build biotech awareness of the farmers and the general.

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