Category Archives: Markets

Under SPS and markets, we work on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) issues, growing market requirements for food safety and quality that constrain market access by smallholders (including appropriate development of smallholder dairy markets).

Cùng nhìn lại hành trình hợp tác ILRI–NIAS: Hướng tới ngành chăn nuôi bền vững hơn tại Việt Nam
A4NH / Advocacy / Agriculture / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / Asia / Cattle / Collaboration / East and Southeast Asia / Feeds / Fodder / Food Safety / ILRI / Livelihoods / Livestock / LIVESTOCK-FISH / LIVESTOCKCRP / Markets / Pigs / Poultry / Value Chains / Vietnam

Cùng nhìn lại hành trình hợp tác ILRI–NIAS: Hướng tới ngành chăn nuôi bền vững hơn tại Việt Nam

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Năm 2025 đánh dấu gần ba thập kỷ hợp tác giữa Viện Chăn nuôi (NIAS) và Viện Nghiên cứu Chăn nuôi Quốc tế (ILRI). Đây là một hành trình gắn bó, hợp tác và sẻ chia, đóng góp một phần vào sự phát triển của ngành chăn nuôi Việt Nam. Continue reading →

Transforming livelihoods through livestock farmer groups in Northwest Vietnam
Agriculture / Cattle / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Gender / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / Pigs / PIL / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam

Transforming livelihoods through livestock farmer groups in Northwest Vietnam

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The CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) was launched in Vietnam in 2022 and aims to transform the livestock sector in Son La Province by the end of 2024. Known locally as ‘Chăn-hênh,’ the initiative focuses on addressing the challenges faced by ethnic minority communities through five intervention work packages. A significant aspect of Chăn-hênh’s strategy is the formation and support of livestock farmer groups (FGs), which provide forums for capacity development and market access. Continue reading →

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security
Advocacy / Agri-Health / Agriculture / CGIAR / Climate Change / Collaboration / Crop-Livestock / Diet / Disease Control / East and Southeast Asia / Feeds / Food Safety / Food Systems / Gender / GHG Emisssions / Human Health / ILRI / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / policy / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and CGIAR co-organized the CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam on 21 November 2023 in Hanoi. With the theme ‘Advancing science for food security through collaborative initiatives,’ the meeting served as a platform for national and CGIAR researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge research findings and innovations. Continue reading →

CGIAR One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam
Agri-Health / Agriculture / AHH / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / ILRI / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

CGIAR One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam

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Every year on 3 November, International One Health Day serves as a global platform, highlighting the intricate nexus between human, animal, and environmental well-being. This year, under the theme, ‘Connecting Air, Land, and Water,’ the CGIAR One Health Initiative (OHI) underscores the critical need for interdisciplinary collaborations to tackle multi-faceted challenges that transcend national boundaries. The OHI is deeply involved in the One Health research addressing zoonotic diseases, food safety, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  Continue reading →

Unlocking livestock development potential: stakeholder meeting fuels progress for Vietnam’s ethnic minorities
Animal Health / Cattle / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Feeds / Food Safety / Gender / ILRI / Indigenous Breeds / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / PIL / Research / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam

Unlocking livestock development potential: stakeholder meeting fuels progress for Vietnam’s ethnic minorities

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Livestock sector experts gathered in Phu Yen District, Son La Province on 21 June 2023, to discuss strategies for transforming the sector and improving the lives of these communities.  Continue reading →

Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now
Cambodia / Cattle / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Food Systems / Forages / Gender / Human Health / ILRI / Laos / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

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The 14th issue of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) East and Southeast Asia newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of the activities from January to June 2023 as well as the upcoming activities in the second half of 2023. Continue reading →

Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam
A4NH / Agriculture / AHH / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam

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A recent study by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Hanoi University of Public Health shows that Vietnamese consumers are willing to pay a premium for upgraded fresh pork. The ‘Impact of perception and assessment of consumers on willingness to pay for upgraded fresh pork: An experimental study in Vietnam,’ sheds light on the importance of food safety and consumer perception in the pork industry. Continue reading →

Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027
A4NH / Agri-Health / AHH / Animal Health / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027

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The 2027 edition of the International Symposium on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork, or Safe Pork, will be held in Vietnam following successful bidding by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners at this year’s conference. Continue reading →

Global food system delegates join a One Health learning journey in Vietnam
Advocacy / AHH / Animal Health / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / ILRI / Livestock / Markets / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

Global food system delegates join a One Health learning journey in Vietnam

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A One Health approach for improved food safety, food security and sustainable food systems was explored by the 4th Global Conference of the Sustainable Food System Programme (SFSP) of the One Planet Network on 26 April 2023. About 40 delegates from 15 countries came to visit the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)-led One Health field site in Thai Nguyen Province, north of Vietnam. Continue reading →