Participants share experience with American farmers. (photo: VOV)

The forum was held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the US Embassy in Vietnam at the Vietnam Agricultural Academy on Monday.

Participants agreed that in order to improve the role of women in the agricultural sector, government agencies, international organizations and the community should coordinate closely and develop policies to support rural women to access capital, technology, and markets.

Ha Thuy Hanh, Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Farms and Agricultural Enterprises, said: “In order to enhance the role of women in agricultural businesses, it’s necessary to survey and assess to issue specific policies for each region and each type of agricultural product in Vietnam. In communities, especially small and medium-sized women's business communities in remote areas or areas affected by climate change, there should be more favorable policies for women.”

The participants also said it’s important to train and raise awareness about gender equality so that every woman has the opportunity to participate and contribute to the overall development of the economy and society.