MI LOCAL TRAINERS LEAD IPM TRAINING IN SOUTHERN VIETNAM

Agricultural Development and Commercialization

Two localized trainings on integrated pest management and safe agrichemical use were conducted on September 20 in Tien Giang Province, Vietnam. Spearheaded by local IPM experts from the Southern Horticultural Research Institute, 30 durian farmers in Cai Lay District and 30 dragon fruit farmers from Cho Gao District participated in the short courses.   

Mr. Huynh Thanh Loc, Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Thoa, and Ms. Dang Thuy Linh—all of whom participated in MI’s safe food courses this year—designed and organized the training programs to assist in building local farmers’ knowledge on sustainably managing pests in their farms.

Participants were introduced on how to reduce the effects caused by pests on their fruit farms, especially on food quality and safety. The MI-trained experts also talked about how to properly identify possible pests and diseases especially for durian and dragon fruit. The SOFRI trainers also gave practical recommendations in selecting the appropriate measures to control the pest, including choosing the right chemical inputs. The training emphasized on the Four Rs of safe agrichemical use: right chemical, right amount, right time, and right method. Moreover, the farmers were also guided on how to properly store chemicals, treat chemical wastes, and protect themselves when they directly use chemicals.

These localized trainings were supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme under the PROSAFE Project. Aside from developing and organizing safe food courses, a major component of the Project is providing technical support to participants, especially on activities that would illustrate how they apply the knowledge and skills gained in the courses in their own respective works.  

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.