The plan was unveiled at a conference in Hanoi on December 25 to review the five-year (2008-2013) implementation of the the Party Central Committee’s (10th tenure) Resolution 7 on agriculture, farmers and rural development.

In the reviewed period, the spiritual and material lives of local farmers improved considerably, while security and social order in rural areas were ensured. New cooperative models proved the effectiveness of expanding rice cultivation on more than 100,000 hectare in 43 provinces.

At the conference, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, who is also head of the steering committee for the five-year implementation of the Resolution 7, spoke hihgly of impressive achievements in various fields.

As a result, the agricultural sector is now focused more on upgrading the rural infrastrucutre, applying advanced technologies, and improving living standards for rural people, especailly those in far-flung areas than before, he said.

The NA Chairman also pointed out some shortcomings that need to be addressed, specially in disadvantaged areas.