Circular No. 02/2023/TT-BTC amends and supplements certain Articles of Circular No. 18/2016/TT-BTC guiding the implementation of Decree No. 35/2015/NĐ-CP stipulating the management and use of rice-growing land. This document focuses on the use of financial support for rice growers, soil quality analysis, improvement of rice-growing soil quality, and investment in agricultural infrastructure construction.
Scope of application
Rice growers, relevant state agencies such as the Provincial People's Committee, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Key points
- Rice growers shall be supported with at least 50% of the funding to apply new varieties, technological progress, and new technologies in rice production (Article 4.1).
- The remaining funds shall be used for periodic soil quality analysis for irrigated rice fields every ten years (Article 4.2a).
- The Provincial People's Committee shall direct the preparation of plans to improve the quality of rice-growing land to be submitted to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for consolidation and reporting for approval (Article 4.2b).
- Units shall prepare budgets for improving the quality of rice-growing land to be submitted to the competent authority for decision (Article 4.2b).
- Priority shall be given to investments in transportation and irrigation systems on rice-growing land during the construction and maintenance of agricultural infrastructure (Article 4.2c).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Rice growers will receive financial support to improve production techniques and increase productivity.
- State agencies provide specific guidance on the use of funds for land management activities.
- Investment costs in agricultural infrastructure have increased to ensure favorable conditions for farmers in production.
- Farmers in areas with poor-quality land will receive support for land improvement, but this requires significant time and resources.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum percentage of funding that rice growers are supported with?
Rice growers shall be supported with at least 50% of the funding (Article 4.1).
What is the purpose of the remaining funds?
The remaining funds shall be used for soil quality analysis, improvement of rice-growing soil quality, and investment in agricultural infrastructure construction (Article 4.2).
Who is responsible for preparing the land improvement plan?
The Provincial People's Committee directs the People's Committee of the district to prepare plans to improve the quality of rice-growing land (Article 4.2b).
To whom must units submit their budget for land improvement?
Based on the approved plan, units shall prepare budgets for improving the quality of rice-growing land to be submitted to the competent authority for decision (Article 4.2b).
What does the agricultural infrastructure system prioritize investment in?
Priority shall be given to investments in transportation and irrigation systems on rice-growing land during the construction and maintenance of agricultural infrastructure (Article 4.2c).
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE __________ Number: 02/2023/TT-BTC |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence – Freedom – Happiness __________ Hanoi, January 6, 2023 |
CIRCULAR
Amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No. 18/2016/TT-BTC dated January 21, 2016 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of certain provisions of Government Decree No. 35/2015/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2015 on management and use of rice-growing land.
Circular No. 249/2016/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of certain Articles of
Decree No. 35/2015/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2015 of the Government on
management and use of rice-growing land
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Pursuant to the State Budget Law dated June 25, 2015;
Pursuant to Decree No. 163/2016/NĐ-CP dated December 21, 2016, issued by the Government, detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the State Budget Law;
Pursuant to Government Decree No. 35/2015/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2015 on management and use of rice-growing land;
Pursuant to Government Decree No. 62/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2019 amending and supplementing certain articles of Government Decree No. 35/2015/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2015 on management and use of rice-growing land; 7 Decree No. 15/2019/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain Articles of Decree No. 35/2015/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2015 of the Government on management and use of rice-growing land;
Pursuant to Decree No. 87/2017/NĐ-CP dated July 26, 2017, issued by the Government, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;
Pursuant to the proposal of the Director of the State Budget Department;
The Minister of Finance issues this Circular amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No. 18/2016/TT-BTC dated January 21, 2016 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of certain provisions of Government Decree No. 35/2015/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2015 on management and use of rice-growing land.
Article 1. Amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No. 18/2016/TT-BTC dated January 21, 2016 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of certain provisions of Government Decree No. 35/2015/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2015 on management and use of rice-growing land:
"Article 4. Using support funds
1. Support for rice growers:
Not less than 50% of the funds used to support rice growers shall be utilized for applying new varieties, advanced technologies, and new production techniques in rice cultivation; supporting production linkage and product marketing.
2. The remaining portion of the funds shall be used for the following purposes:
a) Analyzing the chemical and physical quality of high-yield, high-quality specialized rice-growing areas every ten years to use effectively and take appropriate measures for improvement: Based on economic and technical norms, units prepare budget estimates for approval by competent authorities;
b) Improving the quality of specialized rice-growing land or remaining rice-growing land: Based on land use plans approved by competent authorities at all levels, the quality of specialized rice-growing land in the locality, and actual conditions, the People's Committee of the province directs the People's Committee of the district to develop improvement plans for the quality of specialized rice-growing land or remaining rice-growing land for the entire period and each year, to be submitted to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for consolidation and reporting to the provincial People's Committee for approval. Based on the approved land improvement plan and economic and technical norms, units prepare budget estimates for land improvement (increasing the thickness of the tillage layer; raising low-lying rice-growing land; leveling the paddy field surface; flushing acidity and salinity from saline-alkaline and saline soils and other land improvement measures) for approval by competent authorities as a basis for implementation;
c) Investing in construction and maintenance of agricultural infrastructure in rural areas, prioritizing transportation and irrigation systems on rice-growing land;
"1. On preparing budget estimates
Article 2. Implementation clause
1. This Circular takes effect from February 20, 2023.