The city also performed well in building new-style rural areas, which helps improve living standards for locals.
Average per capita income in rural areas in Hanoi reached VND36 million (US$1,583) per year.
Addressing the conference, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Suu asked the municipal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to take measures to maintain the growth rate in all areas of the agricultural sector.
He also asked for enhanced efforts to prevent floods and protect dykes during the ongoing rainy season.
