The project – implemented in greater Ha Noi’s former Ha Tay province and other provinces of Vinh Phuc, Ha Nam and Bac Ninh – gives breeders access to advanced husbandry technology.

The number of dairy cows has risen by 54 per cent since the project was implemented five years ago, while each cow now produces 30 per cent more milk, said Hoang Kim Giao, head of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Breeding Department.

The project has helped increase the average farmers’ income by VND15.7 million (US$880) a year, he added.

The Vietnamese and Belgian governments invested more than 2.8 million euros ($4.1 million) in the project, which began in February 2005. Belgium contributed 2 million euros.

Source: VNS