Minister Tran Duc Thang: Reshaping the rice industry in a green direction, lasting
Minister Tran Duc Thang emphasized the opportunity to reshape the rice industry in a green direction, sustainability through the project 1 million hectares of high quality rice in the Mekong Delta.
Scheme 1 million hectares of high quality rice creating a turning point for the rice industry
Minister Tran Duc Thang emphasized that development must be associated with environmental protection
Minister Tran Duc Thang: Promote sustainable agriculture, improve farmer income
Day 8/3, in Vi Thanh ward (Can Tho City), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment tổ chức hội nghị sơ kết hai năm thực hiện Đề án phát triển bền vững 1 million hectares chuyên canh lúa chất lượng cao, Low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta (Mekong Delta) to year 2030.
Mr. Pham Thai Binh – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Trung An High-Tech Agriculture Joint Stock Company introduced products to Minister Tran Duc Thang at the conference this morning 8/3. Image: Khuong Trung.
Speaking at the conference, Member of the Politburo, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trần Đức Thắng cho biết sau hơn hai giờ làm việc nghiêm túc, The conference has completed its entire proposed program. Delegates heard a preliminary report summarizing two years of project implementation and many enthusiastic opinions from localities, enterprise, Cooperative, international organizations and experts.
According to the Minister, These comments provide important practical information, At the same time, propose many practical solutions for the next phase of the project. Lãnh đạo Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ghi nhận và biểu dương sự vào cuộc tích cực của các địa phương, unit, business community, cooperatives and farmers in recent times.
Change in thinking about rice production
Minister Tran Duc Thang gave a concluding speech at the conference. Image: Khuong Trung.
According to assessments at the conference, with a methodical approach, responsibility and synchronization, The project has initially achieved many positive results. One of the most obvious changes is the change in awareness of both the political system and the people towards the goal of sustainable development of the rice industry..
Now, The project is identified not only as a production development program but also as an important step in the process of restructuring the rice industry in the Mekong Delta., towards green agriculture, sustainable and environmentally responsible.
Farmers in many localities have gradually changed traditional farming practices, Access and apply advanced production processes such as "1 must 5 reduce", “3 decreases 3 increase", Smart rice farming adapts to climate change. At the same time, Many irrigation water management models use the alternating flood and dry method (AWD), Reasonable use of fertilizers and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are also implemented.
Chairman of Loc Troi Group Huynh Van Thon discussed with Minister Tran Duc Thang: The greatest success of this Project is bringing great benefits to farmers through solutions for scientific and technical transfer such as seed reduction., meiosis, reduce medication, thereby reducing input costs in rice production, increase efficiency, increased competition, increase profits and output efficiency for farmers. Image: Khuong Trung.
Một số địa phương như Cần Thơ, Đồng Tháp và An Giang đã chủ động nhân rộng các mô hình sản xuất lúa chất lượng cao, helps increase income for farmers, At the same time, it contributes to reducing emissions.
Besides that, một số doanh nghiệp lớn đã tham gia chuỗi giá trị lúa gạo chất lượng cao, hỗ trợ nông dân từ khâu sản xuất đến tiêu thụ sản phẩm, từng bước hình thành các liên kết sản xuất bền vững và minh bạch.
According to the Minister, những kết quả bước đầu này không chỉ góp phần nâng cao giá trị ngành hàng lúa gạo mà còn phù hợp với cam kết của Việt Nam tại COP26 về mục tiêu đưa phát thải ròng về “0” vào năm 2050. At the same time, đây cũng là nền tảng để xây dựng thương hiệu gạo Việt Nam theo hướng “xanh – clean – quality – bền vững”.
Tái định hình ngành lúa gạo theo hướng bền vững
However, quá trình triển khai đề án vẫn còn nhiều thách thức, đó là một số địa phương còn lúng túng trong tổ chức thực hiện; Irrigation infrastructure, đặc biệt là thủy lợi nội đồng, chưa đáp ứng yêu cầu sản xuất. Việc xử lý rơm rạ sau thu hoạch cũng còn nhiều hạn chế.
Bộ trưởng Trần Đức Thắng đặc biệt lưu ý vấn đề xử lý rơm rạ sau thu hoạch, coi đây là khâu quan trọng để giảm phát thải và thúc đẩy phát triển nông nghiệp tuần hoàn. Image: Khuong Trung.
Bộ trưởng Trần Đức Thắng đặc biệt lưu ý vấn đề xử lý rơm rạ sau thu hoạch, coi đây là khâu quan trọng để giảm phát thải và thúc đẩy phát triển nông nghiệp tuần hoàn. Besides, năng lực tổ chức sản xuất của một số hợp tác xã và doanh nghiệp vẫn còn hạn chế; nguồn lực tài chính xanh và các cơ chế hỗ trợ cho các mô hình giảm phát thải cần tiếp tục được thúc đẩy mạnh mẽ hơn.
Để đề án tiếp tục được triển khai hiệu quả và đi vào chiều sâu, Bộ trưởng Trần Đức Thắng đề nghị các bộ, branch, địa phương và các đơn vị liên quan tập trung thực hiện nhiều nhiệm vụ trọng tâm trong thời gian tới.
Inside, Bộ Tài chính được đề nghị phối hợp với Bộ Nông nghiệp và Môi trường sớm hoàn thiện thủ tục trình phê duyệt dự án “Hỗ trợ hạ tầng và kỹ thuật cho lúa chất lượng cao, phát thải thấp vùng ĐBSCL”, sử dụng vốn vay IBRD từ World Bank, đồng thời bố trí nguồn lực triển khai các nhiệm vụ của đề án theo Quyết định 1490/QĐ-TTg.
Bộ trưởng Trần Đức Thắng trao đổi với bà Mariam Sherman, Giám đốc Ngân hàng Thế giới tại Việt Nam, Lào và Campuchia bên lề hội nghị. Image: Khuong Trung.
Ngân hàng Nhà nước Việt Nam được đề nghị tiếp tục chỉ đạo các tổ chức tín dụng bố trí nguồn vốn ưu đãi, tạo điều kiện cho doanh nghiệp, hợp tác xã và nông dân tiếp cận tín dụng phục vụ sản xuất lúa chất lượng cao, Low emissions.
While, Hội Nông dân Việt Nam và Liên minh Hợp tác xã Việt Nam tiếp tục đồng hành với các địa phương trong tuyên truyền, hướng dẫn nông dân tham gia đề án và thúc đẩy phát triển các hợp tác xã kiểu mới.
Đối với các địa phương, Bộ trưởng đề nghị chủ động xây dựng kế hoạch mở rộng diện tích áp dụng quy trình canh tác bền vững, phù hợp với từng vùng sinh thái; bố trí kinh phí triển khai các hoạt động từ năm 2026 để nhân rộng mô hình theo kế hoạch đã đăng ký.
Các địa phương cũng cần đầu tư nâng cấp hệ thống thủy lợi nội đồng, phát triển các mô hình tưới tiết kiệm nước như AWD, đồng thời cải thiện hạ tầng kho chứa và logistics nhằm giảm thất thoát sau thu hoạch.
Besides that, cần tăng cường liên kết doanh nghiệp – Cooperative – nông dân theo chuỗi giá trị, đẩy mạnh ứng dụng công nghệ số trong quản lý sản xuất và tiêu thụ sản phẩm, đồng thời nâng cao nhận thức của người dân về sản xuất lúa bền vững và xử lý rơm rạ sau thu hoạch.
Theo Bộ trưởng Trần Đức Thắng, Việt Nam đang đứng trước cơ hội lớn để tái định hình ngành hàng lúa gạo theo hướng hiện đại, sustainable and environmentally responsible.
Minister Tran Duc Thang, nguyên Bộ trưởng Bộ NN&PTNT Cao Đức Phát, Chủ tịch UBND thành phố Cần Thơ Trương Cảnh Tuyên chụp ảnh lưu niệm với các doanh nghiệp, nhà sản xuất tham gia đề án. Image: Khuong Trung.
Ông kêu gọi các bộ, branch, local, enterprise, hợp tác xã và nông dân tiếp tục chung sức, innovation, quyết tâm triển khai thành công đề án, qua đó góp phần xây dựng nền nông nghiệp xanh, nông dân giàu, nông thôn văn minh và hiện đại.
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SANDALWOOD – ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OF THE FUTURE
Bright 6/3/2026, Vietnam Institute of Technology Application and Agricultural Development combined with DNCC Global Digital Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company and VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative to organize a meeting to deploy the sandalwood tree planting project in Ba Vi area – Hanoi.
Overview of the tripartite meeting on biological products for sandalwood
Delegates attended:
– Representative of Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD – AGRI) is Dr. Pham Dinh Nam, Head of Institute.
– The representative of DNCC Global Digital Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company is Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen, Business Director.
– The representative of VFARM Geo-ecological Hi-tech Agricultural Cooperative is Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Nhan, Vice president.
– With Doctors, Master's degree in biochemical technology and informatics from Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development, Experts from DNCC Global Digital Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company and members of VFARM Geo-ecological Hi-tech Agricultural Cooperative attended the meeting..
The meeting is an event that marks the first step in research cooperation, production and development of organic agriculture among a high-tech agricultural cooperative (VFARM) and a Company operating in the field of digital agriculture (DNCC Global) with the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development in a guiding role, training on organic agriculture.
Dr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development spoke at the opening of the meeting
Opening remarks at the Meeting. Dr. Nam said, currently biotechnology, In particular, research into the production of microbial products is of great interest, because this is a source of nutrition, take care of, protect plants, Environmentally friendly, besides organic fertilizer... Thus, the application of microbial products of the VFARM Geo-ecological Hi-tech Agricultural Cooperative for cultivating sandalwood trees is not only useful for farmers but also helps improve the living environment., especially minimizing water pollution, land and air, consistent with the organic agriculture orientation of DNCC Global Digital Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company. Dr. Nam introduced that VFARM will be the sponsor of organic fertilizer for DNCC Global to use for the sandalwood tree planting project in DNCC Global's upcoming Tree Planting Festival program on September 11, 2019. 14/3/2026.
He also shared the Institute's and his personal experiences in organic agriculture over the past thirty years, Point out incentives for businesses, Cooperatives and business households operating in the field of organic agriculture according to Decree No. 109/2018/ND-CP dated 29/8/2018; Decision No. 885/QD-TTg dated 23/6/2020 of the Prime Minister approving the Phase 1 Organic Agriculture Development Project 2020-2030; Ways to register trademarks, copyright, GlobalGAP certification, domestic and international organic certification...
Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen looks forward to long-term cooperation with VITAD and VFARM
Respond, Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen was very happy to meet and cooperate with the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development. She said, “When dedicated people meet each other, Great seeds begin to be sown.”. Although DNCC GLOBAL has just entered the agricultural field not long ago, but always confident in the vision, strategy and aspiration to create a sustainable agriculture. So, DNCC Global always receives support and companionship from many leaders, leading industry experts. She also expressed her desire to be a long-term partner with the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development as well as the VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative.. Also here, Mrs. Phuong, DNCC GLOBAL's chief of staff expressed his hope that planting sandalwood and other intercropping trees will contribute to increasing income., improve the lives of Ba Vi farmers, At the same time, contributing to the green transformation of Hanoi Capital, for our country Vietnam.
SungWon biological products were displayed at the Meeting
Next, Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Nhan, Deputy Director of VFARM Geo-ecological Hi-tech Agricultural Cooperative presented in detail the functions and techniques of fertilizing biological products for sandalwood trees. Whereby, The Cooperative's biological products are produced based on the exclusive technology of SungWon Korea, which is not only effective in growing fruit trees., vegetables but also significantly improves the environment, renovation, detoxify the soil; detoxify gas, clean lakes and ponds, rivers and streams; waste decomposition; improve soil biota, promotes decomposition of organic matter, making biological cushions or environmental treatment, eliminates odors... This biological product increases biomass 50 Apply fertilizer once before planting (5 liter of mixture 250 liter), When watering plants and leaves, it is diluted more, that is, biomass increases 100 times (5 liter of mixture 500 liter). Based on the process of cultivating sandalwood trees by the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development, Ms. Nhan affirmed the suitability of SungWon biological product for this plant, At the same time, we invite DNCC GLOBAL employees to join the course on Organic Agriculture at VFARM in 02 day 12 and 13/3/2026 come here. Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen happily accepted the invitation.
Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Nhan presented the gift 02 can of SungWon DX biological product for Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen
After the discussion, Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Nhan presented the gift 02 SungWon DX biological product can, one type of promotion for trees and one type of environmental treatment for Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen. The three parties also agreed to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) This cooperation and the terms of cooperation will be discussed, unite to develop together.
At the end of the meeting, The three parties took souvenir photos together in the building's lobby 24 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi.
Perform: Le Ngoc Thanh Vinh – Deputy Head of Technology Department, Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD – AGRI)
V Standard – Effective software records the history of the production process to serve the certification of Organic Agriculture
Bright 13/12/2025, at floor 6 – number 555 Lac Long Quan – Tay Ho – Hanoi, Institute of Applied Research and Environmental Remediation (IET) and Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD-AGRI) and Conformity Certification Center (QUACERT) Coordinated to organize the course "Introduction to TCVN standards, JAS, EU on Organic Agriculture and instructions for using software to record production history for third-party certification 3 for products that comply with the above standards and VietGAP standards”.
Overview of the course "Introduction to TCVN standards, JAS, EU on organic agriculture and instructions for using V-Standard recording software"
Delegates attended:
– Dr. Le Van Hung – Representative of the Institute of Applied Environmental Remediation Research (IET), host the course.
– Dr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of Vietnam Institute for Technology and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI), co-chair.
– MSc Nguyen Thi Hai Xuan, Manage JAS certification program and TCVN Conformity Certification Center (QUACERT) – Course coordination.
– MSc Doan Trung Dung, Management of EU certification program specialist Conformity Certification Center (QUACERT) – Lecturer.
– Along with nearly a hundred students who are agricultural experts from the Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association (VOAA), VITAD-AGRI, Representative of VFARM Geo-ecological High-Tech Agricultural Cooperative, Tien Dong Investment Joint Stock Company and a number of businesses (DN), Cooperative (HTX) agricultural engagement in person and online.
The course is an event marking a new step forward in research, Learn about Organic Agriculture standards (NNHC) domestically and internationally as well as applying software to record the history of the production process of products meeting organic standards.
PGS. Dr. Le Van Hung – Representative of the Institute of Applied Environmental Remediation Research (IET), The course chairperson gives the opening speech of the course
Opening speech of the course. Associate Professor, Dr. Le Van Hung said: To serve the certification of organic and safe agricultural products, Need to clearly understand domestic organic standards as well as some of Vietnam's major export markets such as the EU or Japan. Want to do this, It is urgent to have software that records the history of the production process. So, Institute of Applied Environmental Treatment Research (IET) agreed to coordinate with the Conformity Certification Center (QUACERT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Vietnam Institute of Technology Application and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI) on organizing training courses and introducing TCVN Standards, JAS, EU on organic agriculture, Safe production according to VietGAP and V software instructions- Standard serves for product certification according to the above standards. This is a project to digitize agricultural standards management, support farmers, Cooperatives and stakeholders comply with standards, transparent traceability and enhance the value of agricultural products through the website & mobile app. This course will provide practical guidance on using the V-Standard platform (keep a diary, production operations management, …) and traceability processes.
MSc Nguyen Thi Hai Xuan, Conformity Certification Center specialist (QUACERT) – Course coordination
Next, MSc Nguyen Thi Hai Xuan, Conformity Certification Center specialist (QUACERT) – Course coordination – presented a brief overview of organic certification according to JAS standards, TCVN and introduction The lecturer of the course is MSc Doan Trung Dung, Conformity Certification Center specialist (QUACERT) Start training program.
MSc Doan Trung Dung – Conformity Certification Center specialist (QUACERT) – Course instructor.
In the first part of the program, MSc Dung introduced Vietnamese standards (TCVN 11041), Japanese standards (JAS) and EU regulations (Reg.2018/848) about organic agriculture. The presentation is quite detailed, from the principles of production to the main steps in organic agricultural production. He introduced "Functional planning diagram: "Ideal circular organic farming model", From there, we point out the basic principles in administrative agriculture according to the criteria: Target, Input, Pests, Energy and waste; Analyze organic production steps in sequence: Select production area; Selection, Input management and use; Control of organic production; Preliminary processing – Processing – Packaging – Preservation; Labeling.
Functional planning diagram of the ideal circular organic farming model
Next part, MSc Dung explains the differences between organic standards/regulations. This is a particularly important point because it helps businesses, Agricultural cooperatives understand the requirements for their products depending on the needs of domestic distribution or export to which country/region.. Difference about: Management mechanism; Certificate validity; Certified subject; Input materials; Production process; Conversion time; Labeling and Sales are thoroughly analyzed and taught by him. The most prominent points of difference between the standards are: There is no equivalent mechanism, only bilateral recognition and certificate validity (TCVN 11041: Max 02 year; JAS: There is no deadline; ME: Max 03 year).
After finishing the lecture on organic standards, Course instructor – Master Doan Trung Dung received some comments and questions from the students, Among them are two "outstanding" issues today. Doctor of organic chemistry Nguyen Van Ngoc – Representative of Tien Dong Investment Joint Stock Company (specializes in producing and trading organic fertilizers) I believe that finding an organic certification organization is quite time-consuming, while the validity of the certificate is only two years, After two years, it must be reissued. Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Nhan – Representative of VFARM Geo-ecological High-Tech Agricultural Cooperative (specializes in manufacturing and trading biological products and clean agricultural products) reflects the situation of mixing unclean products with organic products, causing risks affecting human health and the income of businesses., The organic agricultural cooperative is genuine but currently there is no force to inspect and punish promptly.
MSc Dung replied, Although the certificate validity period is different in each country, but also the EU (Italy 03 year, France and Germany 01 year), JAS (indefinitely) or TCVN (02 year) But they all have in common the requirement for annual compliance inspection by a certification organization/competent organization.. In case of violation, The certificate will be revoked or suspended immediately, no matter how long the deadline is on the paper. The real value lies in maintaining an organic management system on a daily basis to pass unscheduled or annual inspections. Particularly with Japanese JAS standards, Discipline in maintaining records is a vital factor for businesses/cooperatives because they do not use the expiration and re-issuance mechanism like Vietnam or the EU..
Regarding the situation of mixing unclean products with organic products, MSc Dung explained that the State and authorities are currently looking for mitigation solutions, prevent this situation and will gradually put it into law. One of the solutions is to create Vi-Standard software to record the history of the production process for third-party certification. 3 for products that comply with the above standards and VietGAP standards that we will install and instruct on use after the break.
Dr. Pham Dinh Nam introduced the Hikari Da Lat high-tech agriculture model
After recess, Dr. Pham Dinh Nam spent a few minutes introducing the Hikari Da Lat high-tech agriculture model with the third largest export processing factory in Southeast Asia and a growing area of up to 250 hectares., including fruit and vegetable jelly products, which are snacks that students enjoy during break time. According to him, Large agricultural corporations like Hikari will need agricultural standards management software, support farmers, Cooperatives and stakeholders comply with standards, transparent traceability and enhance the value of agricultural products like V-Standard.
Completely agree with Dr. Nam's opinion, Course instructor – Master Dung leads the lesson to part two: Instructions for using V-Standard – Software to record the history of the production process for third-party certification 3 for products that comply with the above standards and VietGAP standards:
– Step 1, Install V-Standard software via QR code or link https://onelink.to/zhwysm .
– Step 2, Register an account, Users need to register information according to the table, in which the information is marked * cannot be left blank.
– Step 3, Log in to your registered account.
– The next steps are performed through an interface that is relatively easy to input: See standard, Keep a diary; Manage; Personal profile. These sections are branched for ease of use, update.
MSc Dung just explained, Instructions for both in-person and online students to install and try out this software.
Main page interface of the software
Due to limited time, Class ends at 11:45 a.m., After all students have downloaded the V-Standard software, setting, Register an account, Successfully logged in and used some main items of the software, Take a survey about your experience with this software.
The attending members took souvenir photos at the end of the class
After class, The members who directly attended the lesson sat down together to discuss more about the lesson. There are some opinions that V-Standard software is easy to use and especially useful in the standards library., Convenient for searching, especially foreign standards/regulations such as the EU, JAS have all been translated into Vietnamese; However, the interface is not eye-catching and there are a lot of steps, may cause omissions or errors. MSc Dung and MSc Xuan are very happy and look forward to receiving suggestions to help QUACERT soon complete this software.. The course organizers propose to organize seminars related to organic farming and modern application software suitable for this profession in the future., At the same time, we also hope that there will be more similar training sessions in the near future to disseminate knowledge related to organic farming and soon put V-Standard software into effective application after completion at the host units of participating students as well as businesses., Other agricultural cooperatives nationwide.
Below are some other pictures of the lesson.
Perform: Le Ngoc Thanh Vinh – Deputy Head of Technology Department, Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD – AGRI)
Conference meeting, share information about science and technology, products serving the development of the agricultural industry between Korean and Vietnamese enterprises (p2)
In part two of this Conference, Many advanced agricultural technology and product companies from Korea and Vietnam have signed important commercial contracts with each other..
Overview of part two "Introduction and Promotion of Trade Workshop, Connecting Vietnam Industry – Korea 2025”
Day 27/11, Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency (Koat) Continue to organize part two "Introduction and Trade Promotion Workshop"., Connecting Vietnam Industry – Korea 2025” at Grand Plaza Hotel, number 117 Tran Duy Hung, Hanoi. Here 12 Korean advanced agricultural products and technology company briefly presented advanced agricultural technologies and products, including fertilizers and pesticides, consistent with the practical needs of the business, Vietnamese cooperatives and localities. From here, Some companies have received orders from Vietnam as well as a number of cooperation agreements on technology transfer and trade with Vietnamese partners..
Below are some pictures of part two "Introduction and Promotion of Trade Workshop"., Connecting Vietnam Industry – Korea 2025” at Grand Plaza Hotel.
Perform: Thanh Vinh
SUNGWON BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS – VFARM, COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CROPS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Bright 6/12/2025, VFARM Geo-ecological high-tech agricultural cooperative cooperated with Korean SungWon Company to organize a scientific conference on biotechnology and launch Sungwon biological products in Lien Minh commune., Hanoi city.
Overview of the scientific seminar on biotechnology and the launch of Sungwon biological products (Korea)
Delegates attended:
- The representative at the central level is Mr. Dang Van Cuong, Quality Department, processing and market development – Ministry of Agriculture and Environment;
- The representative of Hanoi city is Mr. Tran Sy Tien, Deputy Director of the Crop Department, plant protection, breed, veterinary and aquaculture;
- The representative of the local government is Mr. Nguyen Quy Manh, Chairman of Lien Minh commune;
- Representative of SungWon Korea Company is Mr. Kwon Yu, General Director.
- Representing VFARM Geo-ecological Hi-tech Agricultural Cooperative is Mr. Hy Thanh Trung, Chairman of the Board of Directors. – Director and Ms. Do Thi Phuong Hien, co-founder.
- Professors, Associate Professor, Doctor, Master's degree in agriculture, Seafood, biochemical and environmental technology of institutes specializing in agriculture, Water Resources Universities, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, Tu Son College of Technical Economics and Fisheries – Bac Ninh….
- With customers scattered everywhere 3 southern, Central, Bac also came to attend the conference.
The conference is an event marking a new step forward in research cooperation, production and development of biotechnology field among a domestic high-tech agricultural cooperative (VFARM) and a foreign company operating in the agricultural sector (SungWon Korea).
Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh – Senior lecturers of the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture gave the opening speech and moderated the workshop
Opening speech of the Workshop. Dr. Hanh said, currently biotechnology, In particular, research into the production of microbial products is of great interest, because this is a source of nutrition, take care of, protect plants, Environmentally friendly, next to organic fertilizer. In addition, biological products also have the ability to improve, detoxify the soil; detoxify gas, clean lakes and ponds, rivers and streams; waste decomposition; improve soil biota, promotes decomposition of organic matter, making biological cushions or environmental treatment, deodorizing... Thus, the applications of microbial products are very diverse, diversity, is not only useful for farmers but also helps improve the living environment, especially minimizing water pollution, land and air.
Some biological products were displayed at the Workshop
Welcome speech at the Conference, The representative of SungWon Korea Company is Mr. Kwon Yu, General Director said, over the years, The cooperative relationship between VFARM Geo-ecological High-Tech Agricultural Cooperative and the Korean SungWon Company has had many outstanding developments.. From academic exchanges, research cooperation, Technology transfer, to training and human resource development programs, Together, the two sides have built the foundation for a great ecosystem based on local advantages, rare medicinal resources, rich biodiversity and the spirit of green technology development.
Mr. Kwon Yu, General Director of Korea SungWon Company highly appreciated the friendly cooperation of VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative
Also in this Conference, Mr. Choi Jin Young – Communications Director of SungWon Korea Company introduced Korean SungWon biological product and its applicability in green agricultural development and environmental treatment in Vietnam.; Legal basis and technology for producing Korean SungWon biological products; Some initial results when using Korean biological product SungWon in environmental treatment in Lien Minh commune, Hanoi city. He emphasized: This conference continues to be a bridge to promote the research program on advanced biological product production, Incubation support for VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative to cultivate and commercialize modern biotechnology solutions, contributing to enhancing the position of Cooperatives in particular, Lien Minh commune – Hanoi city in general on the science and technology map of Vietnam and the world. Our two countries, Vietnam and Korea, have similar geographical characteristics, climate, environment and even culture, Therefore, the cooperation between SungWon and VFARM must create "fragrant flowers and sweet fruits" and in fact, the past years have gone so well..
Mr. Choi Jin Young – Communications Director of SungWon Korea Company announced the official launch of the probiotic product Sungwon DX – Korea in Vietnam
After the announcement of the official launch of biological products, SungWon and VFARM have officially signed a comprehensive cooperation contract to produce and apply this product for the Cooperative., for the entire Lien Minh commune and moving forward to expand the scope of Hanoi city, domestically and exported.
Mr. Kwon Yu, General Director of SungWon Korea Company and Mr. Hy Thanh Trung – Chairman of VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative signed a comprehensive cooperation contract
Also at this Conference, Mr. Hy Thanh Trung, representative of VFARM Geo-ecological Hi-tech Agricultural Cooperative, signed an agency contract with Ms. Phan Thi Doan Trang. Agents like Ms. Trang's will be an extended arm for VFARM in its journey to conquer the domestic biological products market..
Mr. Hy Thanh Trung and Ms. Phan Thi Doan Trang signed the agency contract
At the Workshop, Five papers were presented, Those are experiences drawn from practical experience, knowledge contains high scientific content. Specifically, Speeches by leaders of Lien Minh commune and farmer households here have confirmed the effectiveness of biological products in fruit farming., vegetables and especially the obvious environmental improvement, in particular, highly appreciated the effectiveness of treating Hat river canal odor with the microbial product SungWon DX, Express your desire to use this product regularly. Next was the presentation of Associate Professor, PhD. Dang Thi Thanh Le – lecturer in chemical engineering – Water Resources University about the meaning of well resolving the relationship between chemistry and the environment; Mr. Truong Quang Anh – Deputy Director of the National Fertilizer Testing Center shared about microbial products and Mr. Hy Thanh Trung presented the SungWon microbial product production process of VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative.
Next was a lively Q&A session with interesting questions related to product packaging, How to transport biological products to highlands and the advantages of cooperation between businesses of the two Koreas – Vietnam to optimize product quality and create a reasonable price. Vietnam's legal and regulatory issues when using Korean SungWon Biological Products are also discussed here.. Questions – meeting between Vietnamese scientists, Korean experts and interested people have clarified many issues about the core value of biological products, applicability of this product on plants, medicinal plants, land, The environment... has created a truly academic atmosphere.
Korean experts and Vietnamese scientists answer questions from people interested in biological products
On this occasion, Workshop participants also had the opportunity to visit, Explore the wonderful fruit orchards here – where the application of biological products achieves clear results, the most genuine.
The conference opens a new step for scientific cooperation not only between SungWon and VFARM but also serves as a premise for agricultural production and business units., Create many opportunities to connect in research, educate, Developing human resources and building an international bio-economic ecosystem associated with Hanoi city. At the same time, promote plant resources and medicinal plants, For example, ginseng father main, Korean red ginseng, gradually affirming the biotechnology industry's position as a pillar in promoting green economic development, sustainability for our country's capital.
Below are some other pictures of the Workshop.
Perform: Le Ngoc Thanh Vinh – Deputy Head of Technology Department, Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD – AGRI)
Conference meeting, share information about science and technology, products serving the development of the agricultural industry between Korean and Vietnamese enterprises (p1)
At this Conference, Many advanced agricultural technologies and products from Korea and Vietnam are shared to promote trade, Connecting Agricultural Technology between the two countries.
Day 26/11, Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VASE) in coordination with the Korean Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency (Koat) Organized "Introduction and Trade Promotion Workshop"., Connecting Vietnam Industry – Korea 2025”.
Overview of the Workshop on Introduction and Promotion of Trade, Connecting Vietnamese Agricultural Technology – Korea 2025
Opening speech of the workshop, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, Director of VAAS emphasized, Korea is an important market for many key agricultural products of Vietnam such as seafood, fruit, spices (pepper, chilli), beverage (café, cool tea dad), food (rice, noodles) and wood products. Agricultural products, supplies, Advanced Korean farming equipment and technology are increasingly of interest to Vietnamese businesses and farmers, favored. The two countries have also implemented many cooperative research programs, breed development, post-harvest technology, mechanize, Smart Agriculture, Biotechnology, contributes to improving productivity, quality and sustainability of Vietnamese agriculture.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Son said: “This conference focuses on exchanging experiences between scientists, Vietnamese research institutes and agencies, Korean agricultural enterprises; Share actual test results in Vietnam for some Korean agricultural input products. New technologies and research products such as: Biological products for pest control, environmental remediation microorganisms, organic fertilizer – microbiology, Automatic irrigation system and materials for net houses, Greenhouses will be introduced to Vietnamese businesses. Besides that, information about export conditions – import technology, Agricultural supplies and products between the two countries will also be discussed in detail to promote trade and expand cooperation between the parties.".
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, VAAS Director opened the Workshop
Also at the Workshop, Mr. Nguyen Quy Duong, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection affirmed, The workshop is a preparation step for a new stage of development in Vietnamese agriculture – scientific place, Technology and international cooperation become central driving forces. he said: “With the active participation of the Ministry, Therefore, the phenomenon of congestion at the border gate will continue, unit, affiliated schools, together with businesses from both countries' scientific communities and investors, I believe we will identify priority areas for technology connection such as crop varieties; agricultural supplies (organic fertilizer – microbiology, biological pesticides, treatment preparations); Smart Agriculture; post-harvest technology, processing and preservation; and agricultural circular economy. At the same time, opens up new trade opportunities for key agricultural products and suggests long-term cooperation initiatives on human resource training, general research, Build a laboratory and innovation center linking Vietnam – Korea".
Mr. Nguyen Quy Duong, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection spoke at the Conference
According to Mr. Ko Bok Nam, Director of KOAT, from year 2020, VAAS and Korean Agricultural Institute (RDA) coordinated the construction of pilot greenhouses according to the Smart Farm model. From this collaborative platform, RDA not only focuses on smart agricultural technology but also implements the Testbed Project in Vietnam to verify the effectiveness of Korean agricultural equipment.. The project is implemented with the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute (FAVRI) and the National Fertilizer Inspection Institute (NCFT), opens up opportunities for deeper cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture.
Mr. Ko Bok Nam hopes that this conference will pass, The two sides will share the results achieved and find new directions for cooperation, towards sustainable development.
Mr. Ko Bok Nam, Director of KOAT hopes the two Koreas, Vietnam soon shared the achievements of cooperation.
At the conference, 12 Korean businesses have introduced advanced agricultural technologies and products, including fertilizers and pesticides, consistent with the practical needs of the business, Vietnamese cooperatives and localities. The event also held a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony (MOU) cooperation between Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VASE) with Bioplan Co., Ltd.; Hai Anh Trading Joint Stock Company and Hyunnong Co., Ltd.
Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VASE) and Bioplan Co., Ltd. Sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Closing speech of the Conference, Deputy Director Nguyen Quy Duong highly appreciated the delegates' work, Experts and businesses share frankly, open exchange, focus on practical issues, technologies, paradigm, The project can be implemented immediately or in the near future and hopes to promote trade, Agricultural Technology connection between Korea and Vietnam will be raised to new heights in the near future.
Some other pictures of the Workshop.
Perform: Thanh Vinh
There are many policies to support farmers, cooperatives and businesses
Voters in Hung Yen province proposed to have a policy to link farmers with export businesses to create synchronization in linking production and consumption..
Agricultural extension leads the sustainable development of key crops in the Central Highlands
Many households escaped poverty thanks 2 breeding cows of the linked project
Training on organizing production links, develop agricultural value chains
Forming thousands of linkage models associated with standard agricultural raw material areas
Respond to suggestions, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said, The current, Many policies have been issued to directly support the link between farmer, cooperatives and businesses, especially export enterprises such as: Decree No. 98/2018/ND-CP dated 5/7/2018 on policies to encourage cooperative development, linkage in the production and consumption of agricultural products; Project "Pilot construction of agricultural raw material areas, forest products meeting standards for domestic consumption and export in the period 2022-2025" according to Decision No. 1088/QD-BNN-KTHT dated 25/3/2022; Project "Sustainable development of one million hectares specializing in high-quality rice cultivation with low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030" according to Decision No. 1490/QD-TTg.
Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said, The current, Many policies have been issued to directly support links between farmers, cooperatives and businesses, especially export enterprises. Image: Le Hoang Vu.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has also focused on direction, Guide localities to build raw material areas with planting area codes, Meets food safety and traceability standards for export; regularly organize forums, supply connection conference – demand for agricultural products, domestic and foreign trade promotion fairs, Create a direct bridge between farmers, cooperatives with export enterprises.
At the same time, coordinate ministries, industry removes technical barriers, open the market for Vietnamese agricultural products; Regularly update information about needs, tastes and popularize regulations on domestic and foreign markets; Organize mining skills training workshops, search, market information forecast, connection between production, consume.
Now, Thousands of association models have been formed associated with the development and expansion of standard agricultural raw material areas for domestic consumption and export.. Until the end of the month 6 year 2025, approved by localities 2.938 project, affiliate plan for 119 main agricultural products, including 13 product types belonging to the national flagship and 106 featured products, local advantages; have 2.412 Cooperative, 538 cooperation group, 1.305 business and 211.545 Farmer households participate in linked chains.
Thereby, contributes to improving the quality of agricultural products, Expand domestic and foreign markets, Many products have entered high-end markets such as the EU, Japan, USA.
However, Some links are not yet sustainable, The scale of the association is still small, fragmentation, has not created a real impact on the consumer market. Farmers still lack information about the market and standard regulations, commodity standards in different international markets. The central role in the chain of agricultural cooperatives has not been effective, due to production organization capacity, business is limited, lack of capital, Lack of infrastructure and technology for preservation, processing and logistics.
Proposal to increase investment support for qualified agricultural raw material areas
Next time, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will continue to advise the Government, The Prime Minister completes the mechanism, policies to develop cooperation, sustainable links between farmers, cooperatives and processing enterprises, consume, export, including summarizing, propose amendments to the Government, Supplementing Decree 98/2018/ND-CP in the direction of increasing investment support for qualified agricultural raw material areas; There is a credit mechanism to support the value chain; promote retrieval, Planting area code; Insurance support and risk sharing in affiliate contracts.
Production linkage between farmers, HTX, Enterprises help improve production value per unit area. Image: Quoc Toan.
At the same time, promote training, market information and transfer of science and technology to producers; continue to support cooperative development, Encourage businesses to invest in agricultural product preservation, processing and logistics, promote digital transformation and apply traceability, thereby creating a close connection, synchronization and sustainability between farmers and export businesses.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FORUM IN AGRICULTURE: SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY, FUTURE ADAPTATION
7h30 this morning (29/10), Vietnam Cooperative Alliance organizes "Digital transformation in agriculture – Seize the opportunity, adapt to the future", discuss and receive comments on this work from experts, scientists and businesses nationwide.
Ms. Cao Xuan Thu Van, The Chairman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance chaired the Forum. The chairman's table also includes Mr. Tran Duy Ninh, Director of the National Digital Transformation Department – Ministry of Science and Technology with Mr. Le Duc Thinh, Head of Department, Department of Economic Cooperation and Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Also attending were units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment such as the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, Department of Climate Change, Department of Science and Technology, Agricultural Research Institutes, VGA Green Transition Association, scientists, Business magazine, journalists, Representatives of Cooperatives of the provinces, city across the country. Dr. Pham Dinh Nam, The Director of the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development and a number of experts from the Institute also participated in this forum.
Opening speech, Ms. Cao Xuan Thu Van, The Chairman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance warmly welcomed the delegates to attend the Forum. She said: A recent survey by the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance shows that the level of digital transformation of cooperatives nationwide has only reached 32%. Among the near 35.000 There are only cooperatives 13,6% The cooperative has completed digital transformation, 50% ongoing and 36,4% not yet implemented. So, An invisible barrier is that many cooperatives and farming households still do not understand the nature of digital transformation. And a common misunderstanding is to equate digital transformation with chasing "flashy" technologies like Artificial Intelligence. (AI), Blockchain technology (blockchain), big data (Big Data) or Internet of Things (IoT). Therefore, cooperatives and farmers need to improve digital capacity in core activities such as: Manufacturing, manage, Improve traceability and information transparency, Monitor agricultural product quality, reduce emissions and environmental pollution, as well as in marketing activities, connecting supply and demand, human resource management…
Ms. Cao Xuan Thu Van, Chairman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance spoke at the opening of the Forum
Next is the presentation of the program "Digital transformation in the field of cooperative economy and agricultural cooperatives". Mr. Tran Duy Ninh, Director of the National Digital Transformation Department – The Ministry of Science and Technology has briefly summarized the Current Status of Digital Transformation in the Agricultural Cooperation Economy and Policy, policies and orientation to the year 2030, Solutions to promote digital transformation in agricultural cooperative economy. According to him, Legalizing digital transformation will help businesses in general, Agricultural cooperatives in particular grasp the contents that need to be implemented, ensure legality. The promulgation of the Law on Digital Transformation is parallel with the promulgation of decrees, circular, guidelines... will create a standard national digital transformation framework, clearly identify which platforms are shared, Which platform is for private use?, Previously scattered data will be gathered by the Ministry of Public Security, Share with businesses and cooperatives in a reasonable way. Three basic contents that cooperatives need to build are:: Infrastructure, platform and resources. The state will support.
Mr. Tran Duy Ninh, Director of the Department of Digital Transformation – The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment spoke at the Forum
Continuing the program, Mr. Le Duc Thinh, Head of Department, Department of Economic Cooperation and Rural Development, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment presented on "Linking the value chain and building a digital ecosystem in agriculture". Accordingly, clarify the role, current situation, challenge, solutions in agricultural product chain links; Propose a digital ecosystem model to support effective value chain development, lasting; suggest policy action, invest, training and cooperation to promote digital transformation.
Mr. Le Duc Thinh, Head of Department, Department of Economic Cooperation and Rural Development, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment presented on "Linking the value chain and building a digital ecosystem in agriculture" at the Forum
After Mr. Le Duc Thinh's presentation, there was a speech by Associate Professor, Dr. Mai Quang Vinh, Chairman of Vietnam Digital Economy Cooperative Federation, Director of the Institute of Green Technology returns Double conversion “Green – Number" in agriculture: Seize the opportunity, Adapting the future of Vietnamese agricultural products. According to him, green transformation is extremely urgent in this day and age and combining with digital transformation will accelerate the green transformation process., helps improve and protect the environment, increase income from selling carbon credits... in return, green transformation also helps digital transformation become favorable, Collect a lot of useful data.
Associate Professor, Dr. Mai Quang Vinh, Chairman of Vietnam Digital Economy Cooperative Federation, Director of the Institute of Green Technology presented on "Green Dual Transformation". – Number" in agriculture: Seize the opportunity, Adapting the future of Vietnamese agricultural products" at the Forum
This was followed by presentations by cooperative leaders across the country. Ms. Le Thi Thu Hien, Chief representative of Agriterra Organization in Vietnam presented the content "Building a digital data system to serve cooperative management and market linkage: Some experiences from the Netherlands and Vietnam". Mr. Nguyen Thanh Mong, Director of Vietnam market development introduces "Digital transformation ecosystem for cooperatives - cooperative support/management agency". Other presentations on digital transformation in cooperatives such as the production of products from anise (Trang Dinh, Lang Son), Cam (Cao Phong, Peace – Now it is Phu Tho), Calcium from chicken egg shells (Ha Dong, Hanoi)... has shown the urgency in digital transformation and some inadequacies, Mr. Hoang Nghia Hieu, "bottleneck" points when implementing this program at the facility.
The Presidium has gradually answered the discussion questions of the cooperative leaders and reached a consensus on a number of contents related to digital transformation.. Two directors of the National Digital Transformation Department – Ministry of Science and Technology and Department of Economic Cooperation and Rural Development, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment promises to always accompany cooperatives across the country, policy support, capital, technical and documentation, create conditions for the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance to complete the digital transformation program as soon as possible, accurate and legal.
Closing speech of the Forum, Ms. Cao Xuan Thu Van, Chairman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance affirmed that the policy of digital transformation in agriculture will be thoroughly implemented., publicity and transparency. The Cooperative Alliance will seize this opportunity to promptly adapt to the future, when the Digital Transformation Law is applied and disseminated to each citizen, each cooperative member. Ms. Cao Xuan Thu Van also wants to lead the Ministry of Science and Technology, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment provides maximum support to the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance in this work.
Some images of the Forum:
Perform: Thanh Vinh
The conference announced the Project "Production and emission reduction in the field of crop production in stages 2025-2035, vision to 2050”
8h30 this morning (22/10/2025), The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment organized a conference to announce the Project “Production reduces emissions in the crop sector 2025-2035, vision to 2050” and consult on the draft action plan to implement the project.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung chaired the conference. Also attending were leaders of units under the Ministry such as the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, Department of Climate Change, Department of International Cooperation, Department of Science and Technology, with representatives of the People's Committee, Department of Agriculture and Environment of the provinces, city in both face-to-face and online forms. Dr. Pham Dinh Nam, The Director of the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development and a number of experts from the Institute participated online via the Zoom platform..
Opening speech, Deputy Minister Hoang Trung emphasized that the project was issued at the right time, meeting the requirements of sustainable development of the crop industry in the context of climate change and deep integration into the international market. The central goal of the project is to ensure growth in productivity and value, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, towards green agriculture, cyclic.
Next is the announcement of the specific goals of the Project, Mr. Huynh Tan Dat – Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection – affirmed, "The crop industry sets a target of five years 2035 will contribute the least to the reduction 15% greenhouse gas emissions compared to the base year 2020”. Locally, each province, City will deploy at least 1-2 model of crop production that reduces emissions and can be replicated, Minimum pilot 15 farming model eligible for carbon credit development. The emissions data system will be synchronized with the National Registration System. The industry will provide minimal training 3.000 technical staff, agricultural extension, farmers and businesses; build the least 5 set of communication materials to raise awareness, change production behavior towards low emissions.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection presented the Action Plan to implement the Project
Continuing the program, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection presented the Action Plan to implement the Project. Mrs. Huong knows, Action plan includes: 7 main task group: Improve the mechanism, policies and organization of Project implementation; Change crop structure flexibly, suitable to the conditions of each ecological region; Develop and apply emission-reducing crop production technical packages; Deploy a crop production model to reduce emissions at regional scale and value chain; Establish, Operate the measurement system – report – expertise (MRV) and greenhouse gas emissions database; Capacity building and awareness transformation; Connecting markets for low emission products.
7 main task groups in the Project's action plan
This was followed by presentations by leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Environment across the country. Mr. Nguyen Manh Phuong, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment presented the capital's emissions-reducing agricultural production activities. Mr. Nguyen Hoang Phuc – Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Lam Dong province affirmed the importance of implementing the project to reduce emissions in farming, especially for strong localities like Lam Dong. Mr. Le Chi Thien, Deputy Director of Dong Thap Department of Agriculture and Environment, emphasize, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is preparing to announce the Project "Emission reduction production in the field of crop production phase". 2025-2035, Vision to 2050" is a step that demonstrates Vietnam's strong determination to achieve the Net zero goal by 2019. 2050. Ms. Dinh Thi Phuong Khanh – Deputy Director of Tay Ninh Department of Agriculture and Environment proposed, so that localities can quickly and effectively deploy assigned tasks within the framework of the Project, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment needs to soon develop a set of criteria for crop conversion.
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Phuc – Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Lam Dong province spoke at the Conference
Delegates also gave suggestions for the project. Accordingly, Associate Professor, Dr. Le Quoc Doanh, Former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (now the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), Chairman of the Vietnam Gardening Association said, Planting projects to reduce emissions and projects to improve soil health were issued this month 10/2024 is the "backbone" of the farming industry in the new period. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Representative of Vietnam Rice Industry Association, assume, to achieve the reduction target 15% greenhouse gas emissions to year 2050, It is necessary to clearly quantify the tasks and goals of each component in the Project. Ms. Hoang Thi Lien, Chairman of Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, The Production Project to reduce emissions in the farming sector has contributed to increasing the added value of Vietnamese agricultural products, create favorable conditions for domestic products to participate more deeply in the global value chain. Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Tri Ngoc, Vice Chairman of Vietnam General Association of Agriculture and Rural Development, Former Director of the Department of Crop Production, believes that the emission reduction farming project is on the right development path and is encouraged, that is green development, Organic, sustainable and with a clear market orientation. Dr. Le Van Tri, The Chairman of the Vietnam Biofertilizer Association proposed to consider adding rubber trees in the group of crops to convert cultivation forms...
Proposing a model for implementing the Project in localities
Dr. Cao Duc Phat, Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Community Fund for Natural Disaster Prevention said, so that the transition to reduced-emission farming is effective and sustainable, need supplement 2 Large solution group: Adjust agricultural infrastructure to meet new requirements of green production, especially the irrigation system for rice and planning to mobilize resources for transformation on a national scale, Because if you only rely on the budget, it will be difficult to go long distances. According to Mr. Phat, in 7 Key task groups of the draft action plan, Policy is still the key factor. It is necessary to unify the view that farmers and businesses are the two central subjects, both the implementer, both a beneficiary. When you see specific benefits and receive support to overcome difficulties, They will actively participate, especially in the application of technical advances.
Dr. Cao Duc Phat, Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Community Fund for Natural Disaster Prevention spoke at the Conference
Conference summary speech, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung affirmed the policy of implementing the Project: “Clear people, clearly, clear time, product clearly, clearly understand the scale of implementation area". Whereby, Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection – The specialized agency in charge of the Project will have to update the reporting and direction reporting regime in the NDC. About policy mechanisms, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment directs the Department of Climate Change, before 2028 domestic carbon exchange pilot, On that basis, participate in international carbon exchange. he said: “It needs to be sold, Open up the market for the people".
The Deputy Minister also directed, immediately after the conference, The Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection will complete the draft Plan to make it truly feasible, realistic and with selective priority in each stage of project implementation. Needs to be sold, Open up the market for low-emission crop products.
Besides, The Department will be responsible for working with localities to choose crop conversion models. Especially, The Steering Committee will direct the plan throughout, preliminary, summary, Resolve problems in the implementation stages. About resources, The Ministry will have a discussion meeting with the participation of state agencies, International partners with projects that have been approved and are about to be approved, and especially socialized resources from businesses, The association joins hands to contribute sustainably.
Reaffirming the ambition of the Project, Deputy Minister Hoang Trung shared: Project "Emission reduction production in the field of crop production phase 2025-2035, vision comes 2050 is not just a Ministry program, but a national action movement, is the commitment of Vietnamese agriculture to the world about its responsibility against climate change, about the green development path, sustainable.”
Some pictures of the Conference:
Perform: Thanh Vinh
Agricultural regeneration and organic: The future of global agriculture
Global organic agriculture is at an important turn
Opening of the Asian Organic Conference
World lesson on sustainable organic agriculture development
In the presentation at the Asian organic conference 8 Taking place from the date 17 – 19/9 In Ninh Binh, GS.TS André Leu – International Director of Regeneration International (RI), Former International IFOAM president (Organics International), At the same time, he is a farmer organic agriculture regenerative shared important perspectives on the path to global agricultural development in the context of the climate and environmental crisis..
From the agricultural crisis to the formation of the regeneration movement
According to Mr. Leu, before year 2015, The concept of "regeneration agriculture" is almost rarely mentioned. But after only one decade, It has become a common term in the global press, Associated with environmental discussions, Climate change and sustainable development.
Year 2015, Leaders of many organic movements, Ecological Agriculture, Synthetic Agriculture, Environmental movements, Natural health has established Ri. The founding steering committee includes Dr. Vandana Shiva, Ronnie Cummins, TS. His Lord, Steve Rye and Prof. Dr. André Leu. Or 10 year, Currently Ri has expanded 680 Partnership 80 nation, becoming a global cooperation network with great influence.
GS.TS André Leu, International Director of Regeneration International, Former International IFOAM president (Organics International) assume, The conversion from industrial agriculture is an urgent requirement. Image: Hong Tham.
Mr. Leu pointed out, Industrial agriculture is an existing threat to the planet due to its natural degeneration. This is the cause of 80% deforestation and loss of biodiversity, Also a large source of greenhouse gas emissions. Industrial breeding system consumes 10 Kg of plant protein for production 1 kg of animal protein, both ineffective and destroy the environment.
Besides that, overuse of pesticides and Chemical fertilizer has left serious consequences for human health and the ecosystem. So according to him, The transition from industrial agriculture is an urgent requirement to protect the health of people and the welfare of all other species in this planet..
International regeneration standards and conversion roadmap
One of the key orientations that Mr. Leu mentioned was the concept of "organic 3.0 – Organic 3.0”, Consider organic agriculture as a "lighthouse" leading the change, contribute to improving the sustainability of the orthodox agricultural systems.
However, in the process of cooperation, He and his colleagues also encountered strong opposition to organic agriculture, Especially the production models have achieved organic certification.
If you choose words like "organic" or "ecological agriculture", there will be many opinions of the parties involved, Such as agroforestry combined, General cultivation, Sustainable farming ... so, Ri chose the term "rebirth" (regenerative) – A clear concept, neutral, Help approach farmers and stakeholders in an open way. “Rebirth” is also a concept that resonates deeply with most people.
Regenerative agriculture is a sustainable farming method that restores and improves land quality, fertility, biodiversity, water resources and overall ecosystem. Image: RI.
The current, regenerative agriculture were farmers, Farmers' organizations, Food Group, textile and many governments around the world support. Remarkable, This movement did not originate from corporations or academics but was promoted by farmers themselves – who directly face the challenge of climate change and environmental degradation.
Another highlight of Mr. Leu's presentation was the RI International Renewable Standard released in November 3/2025.
This standard is available exclusively to thoroughly evaluated organic certification bodies because they have the most effective systems in verifying production practices and preventing fraud..
Mr. Leu said, The reason for the new standard is by the state of California (America) once issued a definition of regenerative agriculture but allowed the use of toxic chemicals and genetically modified organisms – goes against the spirit of "rebirth".
According to RI standards, Regenerative agricultural producers can be certified at two levels. One is class A regenerative agriculture – meets all requirements. The second is regenerative agriculture in the transition period – are in the process of meeting all requirements.
There is no specific deadline for standards practitioners to progress to Class A regenerative agriculture certification. However, All regenerative agriculture certified practitioners during the transition period must clearly state the timeframe and methods for eliminating prohibited inputs and practices. This should be reviewed annually, focus on continuous improvement.
Mr. Leu emphasized: “We encourage farmers to take the first step towards positive change. This is often the most difficult aspect of any transition. According to our research, One of the main reasons why many farmers are hesitant to participate in certified organic production is the requirement for a long conversion period. 3 year”.
“With our standards, Producers can easily achieve regenerative certification during the transition period. Therefore, We have made it simple for farmers to start their journey to becoming regenerative, with the ultimate goal of achieving Grade A regeneration certification”, Mr. Leu added.
Prof. Dr. André Leu is currently the International Director of Regeneration International (RI) from year 2017. Before that, He once held the position of President of IFOAM International (Organics International) from year 2011 come 2017 – the only global representative organization for the organic farming sector. He is a leading expert on nature-based ecological farming systems with over 50 Five years of experience in regenerative organic agriculture, focus on agroecology (agroecology).