On July 11, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, in coordination with the Nam Tam Commune People's Committee, hosted a discussion titled "Developing medicinal herb areas under forest canopies in association with agricultural tourism" in Nam Tam commune, Lai Chau province. The event brought together government officials, scientists, businesses and local residents to discuss solutions for developing forest-based livelihoods, promoting a green economy and improving incomes in upland communities. Tri Duc LC Co., Ltd. supported the event.
The discussion formed part of a broader series of policy communication activities on water resources, environmental protection and sustainable agricultural development jointly organized by the Agriculture and Environment Magazine and authorities in Lai Chau province.
Earlier activities included a communication campaign on the sustainable use of transboundary water resources and protection of the transboundary water environment, as well as the planting of 405 trees under the “Green pagoda” program at Linh Son pagoda.
Participants included Dr. Dao Xuan Hung, Editor-in-Chief of the Agriculture and Environment Magazine; Associate Professor Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, former Director of the Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology; Vu Minh Ly, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Agriculture and Environment Magazine; Pham Trung Tinh, Head of the Lai Chau Forest Protection Sub-Department; Nguyen Xuan Da, Chairman of the Nam Tam Commune People's Committee; Bui The Dung, Vice Chairman of the Nam Tam Commune People's Committee; experts in forestry, medicinal plants and tourism development; Le Van Chieu, Director of Tri Duc LC Co., Ltd.; representatives of medicinal herb producers, processors and cooperatives; and local residents.
The discussion focused on developing the forest economy through medicinal herb cultivation beneath forest canopies in association with agricultural tourism, with the aim of creating sustainable livelihoods and increasing household incomes.
Participants noted that, as the model expands, medicinal plants could become more than agricultural products, serving as a distinctive cultural asset while attracting visitors interested in experiencing the area's natural environment and local way of life.
The discussion also provided an open platform for local authorities, scientists, businesses, medicinal herb buyers and residents to exchange practical experience and discuss challenges facing the sector, including cultivation techniques, conservation of valuable medicinal plant genetic resources and market access. Participants also explored solutions related to financing, value-added processing technologies and community-based tourism development.
As the scientific press agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine said it would continue promoting effective development models, strengthening links between investors and local cooperatives, and supporting communication efforts to showcase the potential of Nam Tam commune and Lai Chau province to a wider audience.
A delegation from the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, together with scientists and experts, conducted a field survey on July 11 of a medicinal herb cultivation model linked to agricultural tourism in Nam Tam commune, Lai Chau province, as part of the seminar "Developing medicinal herb areas under forest canopies in association with agricultural tourism."
On July 10, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine planted 405 trees at Linh Son pagoda in Lai Chau province under its "Green pagoda" environmental initiative to promote environmental protection, help create greener, cleaner surroundings, and support sustainable development. The program was organized with the support of Tri Duc LC Co., Ltd.
On July 10, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, in coordination with the Lai Chau Department of Agriculture and Environment, held a seminar titled "Communication and public awareness on sustainable use of water resources and transboundary water environment protection" in Tan Phong ward, Lai Chau province.
The Consulate General of Viet Nam in Khon Kaen held a working session on June 23, 2026, with the Executive Committee of the Viet Nam Ao Dai Culture Association in Thailand to discuss plans for cultural and artistic activities marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Thailand, while further promoting the role of the ao dai in showcasing Vietnamese culture and strengthening ties within the Vietnamese community in Thailand.
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