Mavin, FAO restore livelihoods of the poor

In May and June 2018, Mavin Group co-operated with the National Agricultural Extension Center and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to give 97.2 tonnes of complete chicken feed to the poor, who had been affected by drought and saline intrusion caused by El Nino in Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan provinces. This is an activity within the Livelihoods Restoration Program for poultry farmers and poor farmers affected by drought and salinity intrusion caused by El Nino, including support them with breeding chickens, chicken feed and communication and training about chicken breeding experience.

97.2 tonnes of Mavin Group complete chicken feed were delivered directly by Mavin staff to farmers (40 kg/household) affected by natural disasters. The farmers expressed their excitement when receiving the gifts. According to a farmer in Ea Sup, these gifts are meaningful and practical "fishing rods", which help them overcome difficulties. "We are very happy because this is the first time we receive chicken and animal feed, especially we are also trained by technicians about how to take care of these chicken. We promise to look after the chickens well thus we can improve our lives", this farmer shared. Mavin Group, the National Agricultural Extension Center and FAO also carried out training program to provide knowledge and experience for farmers in raising chickens, helping them increase income and stabilize lives after natural disasters.

The project to support and restore livelihoods for poultry farmers and poor farmers due to droughts and saline intrusion due to the impact of El Nino has been launched since December 2017. The project contributes to the improvement of knowledge for local officials and farmers in techniques of raising chickens, ducks and techniques for natural disaster prevention and adaptation to climate change.

Mavin Group is one of the top 10 animal feed companies in Vietnam with 5 feedmills in Hung Yen, Nghe An, Binh Dinh and Dong Thap. Mavin's animal feed has been on the market for nearly 15 years and has been well acknowledged for the quality and efficiency by farmers. Mavin Group is honored to be associated with FAO in activities to increase agricultural productivity, improve living standards of rural people, contribute to economic growth of Vietnam and the world.