Investment in agricultural sector remains modest

The Government and the banking sector are paying more attention in enabling those involved in the agricultural sector to obtain loans from the bank, but the number of farmers and agricultural cooperatives to get access to bank loans remains modest, experts said at a seminar held in HCM City yesterday (Dec.27)

Besides improving loan access, developing efficient linkages in agricultural value chains was also discussed at the seminar. Such linkages are essential to guarantee sales as well as ensure sustainable development of the sector, according to participants.

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