Developing new type agricultural cooperatives under the cooperative law 2012 at Phu Ho cooperative, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue province

Abstract

The research aims to investigate the new type of agricultural cooperative after operating under the Law on Cooperatives (Cooperatives) in 2012. Statistical analysis method was used to describe and clarify research data and use the technology. Venn diagram tool to analyze the relationships between cooperatives and the roles of participating parties. The results show that Phu Ho Cooperative is the first unit in the district to operate under the Cooperative Law in 2012 and has made improvements in production management, contributing to the development of the Phu Ho rice brand. The study also shows that stakeholders participating in cooperatives all play important roles but at different levels. According to tasks and management functions, the district Department of Agriculture and Rural Development plays the most important role in orienting and promoting cooperatives with good development strategies. In the future, linking businesses will play a long-term strategic role for the cooperative. Local authorities, especially the Commune People's Committee, need to prioritize policies to support cooperatives, focusing on approaching the digital transformation of agricultural cooperatives by market trends according to Directive No. 19/CT-TTg in 2023 to towards a smart, modern, and commercialized agricultural cooperative model.