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19 September, 2026
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Vietnam Organic Day 19/9: The journey of cultivating trust and sustainable values

From the launching ceremony in Thai Nguyen year 2017, day 19/9 becomes an opportunity for the Vietnamese organic community to honor pioneers, Share experiences and connect for development. Looking back on the past journey, policy achievements, standard, Production and international integration are creating a foundation for organic agriculture to continue to develop for human health and the environment..
Lễ phát động hưởng ứng Ngày Nông nghiệp hữu cơ châu Á tại Thái Nguyên ngày 19/9/2017, dấu mốc cộng đồng hữu cơ lựa chọn ngày 19/9 hằng năm là Ngày Hữu cơ Việt Nam.
Launching ceremony to respond to Asian Organic Agriculture Day in Thai Nguyen 19/9/2017, organic community landmark selected date 19/9 Every year is Vietnam Organic Day.

Originated from a call for the community

Month 9/2016, at the Second Asian Local Government Summit on Organic Agriculture Development in Goesan, Korea, Delegates from each country agreed to choose the date 19/9 Every year is Asian Organic Day. Respond to this initiative, day 19/9/2017, Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association (VOAA) coordinated with the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen province to organize a launching ceremony in response to the first Asian Organic Agriculture Day.

The event was attended by leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (now the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), Thai Nguyen province, IFOAM Asia representative and hundreds of delegates. With the consent of the delegates, day 19/9 was selected as Vietnam Organic Day, linking domestic community activities with the regional organic movement.

TSKH. Hà Phúc Mịch, Chủ tịch Hiệp hội Nông nghiệp Hữu cơ Việt Nam, nhấn mạnh Ngày Hữu cơ Việt Nam là dịp tôn vinh, kết nối và lan tỏa trách nhiệm của cộng đồng đối với con người và môi trường.
Dr.Kh. Ha Phuc Mich, VOAA President emphasized that Vietnam Organic Day is an occasion to honor, Connect and spread community responsibility towards people and the environment. The quality control of agricultural products contributes to improving product value: Dr.Kh. Ha Phuc Mich spoke at the celebration of Vietnam Organic Day this year 2024.

Choosing Thai Nguyen as the launching place has special meaning. Speaking at the launching ceremony (year 2017), Dr.Kh. Ha Phuc Mich, VOAA President reiterated the organic tea model built in 2015 1998 in Tuc Tranh commune, Phu Luong district, Thai Nguyen province at that time. With the support of international organizations, scientists and professional bodies, This is one of the early organic production models in Vietnam, contribute to laying the foundation for future development.

From pioneering tea growers to farmer groups, Cooperatives and businesses choose organic production, The meeting point is the desire to create reliable products, Protect land and preserve living environment. Day 19/9 Therefore, it has the meaning of recognizing those persistent efforts, At the same time, it creates opportunities for producers to meet scientists, businesses and consumers.

Right at the year launching ceremony 2017, VOAA President expressed his belief that the Vietnam Organic Festival will be continued every year, “never stops and there is no last time”. It is the expectation of a movement sustained by regular action, from field to market.

Come the year anniversary 2024, message of honor, gratitude, Sharing knowledge and connecting organic workers continues to be emphasized. Through the landmarks, Vietnam Organic Day has become an opportunity to reiterate common responsibility: Manufacturers practice according to standards, Enterprises build transparent supply chains, Consumers go with proven products.

Ngày Hữu cơ Việt Nam 19/9 là dịp tôn vinh những người làm hữu cơ, kết nối cộng đồng và lan tỏa các giá trị của nền nông nghiệp bền vững. Ảnh minh họa.
Vietnam Organic Day 19/9 is an occasion to honor organic workers, connecting the community and spreading the values ​​of sustainable agriculture. Illustration.

Policy advances, production and integration

An important achievement of Vietnam's organic agriculture is the gradual formation of a legal foundation and standards. If at the launching ceremony of the year 2017, Developing a separate policy for organic is also an ongoing task, then day 29/8/2018, The Government has issued Decree No. 109/2018/ND-CP on organic agriculture.

Next, Decision No. 885/QD-TTg dated 23/6/2020 Approve the Phase 1 Organic Agriculture Development Project 2020 – 2030 long-term direction has been established. Along with the national standard TCVN 11041, These documents create the basis for organizing production, certification, Quality management and support policy implementation. Organic agriculture has additional conditions to develop according to unified requirements, associate production with environmental protection and increase the value of agricultural products.

According to the report The World of Organic Agriculture 2026, by the Organic Agriculture Research Institute and IFOAM – Organics International announced, year 2024 Vietnam has 125.045 hectares of organic agricultural land, account for about 1,07% agricultural land area and rank 5 Asia; number of organic producers reached 65.466.

The report also noted: 17.946 tons of organic products from Vietnam into the European Union and the United States during the year 2024. This data partly shows Vietnam's ability to participate in markets with high requirements for standards and traceability of organic products..

Nhóm sản xuất hữu cơ PGS ở huyện Lương Sơn, tỉnh Hòa Bình
PGS organic production group in Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province (Now it is Luong Son commune, Phu Tho province).

During standardization, VOAA continues to contribute through the development of TCCS Facility Standards 01:2024/VOAA is based on Vietnamese PGS standards. The set of standards covers many areas, in which seafood is the bright star of the industry”, breed, Natural harvesting to processing and input materials. The VOAA Organic Standard continues to be part of the IFOAM Family of Standards, with the recorded range including cultivation, breed, natural harvest, product processing and handling. This is a step forward in connecting domestic practices with international organic requirements.

With small-scale production, The system ensures mutual participation (PGS) is also a notable contribution. Following the IFOAM approach, PGS relies on the active participation of stakeholders, trust and knowledge exchange. This mechanism creates conditions for producers to jointly monitor, Learn and share responsibility for product quality, thereby strengthening the connection with consumers.

Year 2025, VOAA coordinated with IFOAM Asia to organize the 1st Asian Organic Conference 8 (OAC 8) In Ninh Binh, more attractive 550 delegate from 33 contries and territories. Hosting a major regional organic forum shows Vietnam's increasingly connected role in the Asian organic network..

From a local perspective, Thai Nguyen continues to show continuity from the original foundation. Information at the Thai Nguyen Organic Agriculture Association Congress on 28/8/2026 said, The province's area of ​​certified organic crops reached nearly 200 he has, of which tea is approx 178 he has. First Congress, term 2026 – 2031, also marked a step forward in organizational development, increase the ability to gather scientists, enterprise, cooperatives and producers.

Hội nghị Hữu cơ châu Á lần thứ 8 tại Ninh Bình năm 2025 góp phần khẳng định vai trò kết nối ngày càng rõ nét của Việt Nam trong cộng đồng hữu cơ khu vực và quốc tế.
1st Asian Organic Conference 8 In Ninh Binh (OAC 8) year 2025 contributing to affirming Vietnam's increasingly clear connecting role in the regional and international organic community.

Continuing achievements with quality and trust

Despite being in the top group in Asia, The new organic area accounts for approx 1,07% Vietnam's agricultural land. The gap between the ranking position and the actual proportion shows that the room is still large, but also requires attention to quality, efficiency and ability to maintain production areas, instead of just pursuing area expansion.

For farmers, The conversion process requires time for land reclamation, change farming practices, record and control input. Let the producers persevere, Support needs to accompany the entire process, from technical guidance to maintaining certification and finding exits. Associate with cooperatives, A business only has a sustainable meaning when responsibilities and benefits are clearly shared.

Market confidence needs to be protected by verifiable information. The name "organic" must be associated with applicable standards, Controlled processes and compliance throughout the production chain, process, distribution. When quality is maintained stably, New consumers have a basis for choice, Only those who do things right will receive the recognition they deserve.

From that perspective, Vietnam Organic Day is an opportunity to spread practical knowledge: Understand the correct standards, know how to identify products and see the effort behind each crop. Honoring activities also need to help good experiences be shared, so that effective models have more opportunities to connect and develop.

Các đại biểu tham dự Lễ phát động hưởng ứng Ngày Hữu cơ Việt Nam 19/9 năm 2023 tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh.
Delegates attended the Launching Ceremony in response to Vietnam Organic Day 19/9 year 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the celebration of Vietnam Organic Day this year 2024, Dr.Kh. Ha Phuc Mich emphasized the value of organic agriculture beyond the economic efficiency of each product, associated with equitable relationships, harmony in the ecosystem and responsibility to future generations. That perspective continues the spirit of the year's launching ceremony 2017, placing people and the living environment at the center of the development process.

Looking forward to the day 19/9/2026, Gratitude for organic workers needs to be followed by specific companionship. Each land is steadfastly cared for, Each process is taken seriously, Each chain of links that maintain trust will contribute to deepening the achievements of organic agriculture in Vietnam. That is also a way for the meaning of the festival to be present in daily life, from the farmer in the field to every family's meals.

Perform: Pham Thong

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19 September, 2026
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From biochar fertilizer to the journey of building highly efficient agricultural areas

In the journey of shifting agricultural production thinking from quantity to quality, Vietnam's agriculture industry is facing an unprecedented green revolution. Pressure from difficult export markets, Strict emission standards and circular economy trends require the agricultural value chain to renew itself from the ground up..

In the middle of that transformation picture, Mekong Green Tech Joint Stock Company Under the guidance of Chairman of the Board of Directors Le Quy Vinh, it has emerged as a pioneering bright spot. Not only does it stop at providing modern slow pyrolysis technology solutions with a large factory scale 4,4 he has, capacity 24 tons/day operating according to SCADA standards, Mekong Green Tech is also writing an inspirational brand story: Turn agricultural by-products into biochar "black gold"., Creating highly efficient raw material and agricultural product areas associated with the goal of commercializing carbon credits.

  1. Circular philosophy: Turn environmental burdens into strategic resources

The birth of Mekong Green Tech comes from a very real concern in key agricultural regions across the country.. Per year, millions of tons of byproducts from agricultural product processing such as rice husks, straw, Coffee pods in the Central Highlands, Durian peel in the Mekong Delta, or cassava stems and peels in northern mountainous provinces such as Son La, are often wasted or processed by manual burning, causing serious environmental pollution and emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases.

Instead of seeing it as waste, The Mekong Green Tech team has recognized this as a huge unawakened carbon resource. By applying advanced slow pyrolysis technology in an anaerobic environment with strictly controlled temperature from 500TheC comes 700 TheC, The enterprise has successfully manufactured an environmentally friendly kiln system, decrease to 95% emissions and complete energy autonomy thanks to biogas recovery (Syngas) Drying service.

The output product is biochar (biochar) possesses a super porous structure, large surface area and high fixed carbon content. When applied back to the soil, Biochar acts as a "sponge" that holds water, Maintain optimal nutrition, detoxification, Prevent the penetration of heavy metals such as Cadmium into agricultural products, At the same time, it stores carbon in the soil for hundreds of years. From a technological idea, Mekong Green Tech has materialized into a commercial product ecosystem including organic biochar fertilizer, Specialized soil improver and biological buffer in livestock farming.

  1. Strategic footprint in key agricultural areas: From Son La, Central Highlands to Mekong Delta

Mekong Green Tech's brand story is associated with practical steps in Vietnam's specific agricultural ecological regions., where businesses are accompanying cooperatives and large farms to build highly effective agricultural models.

2.1 Northern mountainous region and Son La: Circulation of short-term industrial crop by-products

In the northern mountainous provinces such as Son La, where the area planted with cassava and fruit trees is large, amount of trunk, Cassava peel after processing is very abundant. Mekong Green Tech has provided flexible scale biochar furnaces, consistent with the local farm and cooperative economic model. Bringing the kiln to the facility helps farmers actively and thoroughly process by-products right on the spot, create high quality organic biochar fertilizer to fertilize farming areas under forest canopy or fruit trees. Hence, The cost of purchasing chemical fertilizers has decreased sharply, The land has been restored to fertility after many cases of chemical abuse.

2.2 Central Highlands highlands: Solve the problem of coffee byproducts and durian

In the Central Highlands – The coffee and fruit capital of the country, The problem of handling millions of tons of coffee and durian peels is always a concern for businesses. Through automatic pyrolysis technology solutions, Mekong Green Tech has collaborated with large farm owners to turn these bulky by-products into pure sources of biochar.. Mixing biochar into red basalt soil not only helps retain moisture extremely well during the dry season but also creates an environment for beneficial microorganisms to grow., Help coffee gardens, Durian achieves outstanding productivity, Beautiful designs and meet strict export standards.

2.3 Mekong Delta: Green agriculture from rice and fruit granaries

Headquartered in Can Tho – heart of the Southwest, scale factory 4,4 hectares of Mekong Green Tech is the "heart" of large-capacity biochar supply (24 tons/day) for the whole area. Here, Enterprises make full use of rice husk resources, Straw and fruit by-products to produce materials to improve alum-contaminated lands, salinity. The combination of biochar and smart rice farming models, Emission reduction has helped delta farmers increase the value of rice grains, towards low emission agriculture.

  1. Creating a carbon credit market: Dual added value for businesses and farmers

Don't stop at improving crop productivity and soil quality, Mekong Green Tech's strategic move also lies in its long-term vision carbon credit market – inevitable trend of the global economy during this period 2026 – 2030.

The nature of biochar is a permanent biological carbon sequestration mechanism. When thousands of tons of carbon from agricultural waste are converted into stable coal and buried deep into the ground, That carbon would be locked away for hundreds of years instead of being released back into the atmosphere as CO2 hay methane (business, but Vietnam's agricultural exports still reach4).

Based on transparent measurement technology platform, Industrial standard production process and automated monitoring system, Mekong Green Tech is collaborating with major partners to establish an authentic database to convert stored carbon into high-quality carbon certificates. (as CORC standard). This brings extremely large double added value:

  • For businesses and farms: In addition to income from selling high quality agricultural products, Applying production processes associated with biochar makes it easier for large corporations to achieve ESG scores (Environment – Society – Administration) high, fully meets export standards to the European market, America and developed countries.
  • For farmers and cooperatives: The value chain linkage model built by Mekong Green Tech opens up new opportunities, helping farmers not only get rich from crop productivity but also gain a sustainable source of income from participating in the domestic and international carbon credit market.
  1. Future vision: Spreading the network "Zero-waste agriculture"

Mekong Green Tech's brand story is vivid proof that high technology can completely blend with traditional agriculture to create breakthrough values.. By designing a variety of equipment lines from household scale, cooperatives to large capacity industrial systems, The enterprise is realizing the goal of bringing pyrolysis technology widely to every rural area in Vietnam.

In the context of state policies increasingly strongly encouraging circular economy and organic agriculture through solid legal corridors, Mekong Green Tech continues to play the role of "creator", connecting scientists, technology enterprise, cooperatives and farmers together in a closed value chain.

From a tiny grain of biochar fertilizer pressed from field residue, Mekong Green Tech is gradually awakening the potential "gold mines" of the mother earth, Build highly effective agricultural areas, low emissions and help Vietnamese agricultural brands confidently reach out on the global green economic map.

Perform: Thanh Vinh, Deputy Head of Technology and Communications

5 September, 2026
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The role of training, Organic agriculture training for human resources of businesses and cooperatives in the new context

In the context of deep international integration and strong shifts in the global agricultural supply chain, develop organic agriculture (NNHC) is not only an inevitable trend but also a vital strategy to increase added value, environmental protection and sustainable development in Vietnam. Policies, Major State policies such as Decree No. 109/2018/ND-CP on organic agriculture or Decision No. 885/QD-TTg approving the Phase 1 Organic Agriculture Development Project 2020 – 2030 has created a solid legal corridor. However, The biggest barrier in practical implementation does not lie in policy mechanisms or capital sources, which comes from quality of human resources.

  1. Shifting production thinking and urgent requirements for organic agricultural human resources

Most managers, technicians at agricultural enterprises and cooperatives (HTX) Currently, it still carries traditional farming thinking (overuse of chemical fertilizers, inorganic pesticides). The transition to the organic agriculture model requires a revolution in awareness, In-depth knowledge and standardized practical skills. In that picture, training work, Training plays a core "key" role. This article analyzes the importance of training administrative staff for core staff at businesses and cooperatives., At the same time, recognizing the pioneering role of Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Application and Development (VITAD-AGRI) in professional training, with the determined practical participation of typical student units such as Mekong Green Tech Joint Stock Company and Chung Thinh Chinh Agricultural Service and Trading Cooperative.

  1. The nature and importance of organic agriculture training for businesses and cooperatives

Organic agriculture is not simply “not using chemicals”, but a comprehensive management system aimed at restoring and maintaining the ecological balance of the soil ecosystem – country – Crops – pet. For direct production and business units such as enterprises and cooperatives, Thorough training brings the following strategic values:

– Standardize systems thinking and value chain management

Officer, Employees are those who directly plan production plans, Build technical processes and control output quality. Training helps them understand strict domestic and international organic standards (like TCVN, USDA, EU organic), From there, we establish management thinking according to a closed value chain from the land reclamation stage, choose the same, care to harvest and deep processing.

– Solve the problem of legal compliance and ESG standards

Large export markets as well as the domestic high-end consumer segment require businesses to make production processes transparent and comply with environmental standards. – society – administration (ESG). Training helps staff master legal documents, Know how to create transparent records of origin (traceability) and control heavy metal residues, toxic chemicals.

  • Promote innovation and circular economy

Well-trained personnel will be able to master new technologies such as bio-organic fertilizer production, biomass pyrolysis technology (Biochar), or utilize agricultural by-products (durian peel, coffee pods, cassava by-products) to restore nutrients to the soil. This helps businesses optimize production costs, Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase revenue from carbon credits.

  1. The pioneering role of the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Application and Development (VITAD-AGRI) in training work

For the training of administrative workers to be truly effective, Having a team of teaching experts who understand both scientific theory and production practice is a prerequisite. Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Application and Development (VITAD-AGRI) has affirmed its role as a leading scientific and training unit, plays the role of knowledge "midwife" for the business community and agricultural cooperatives.

– Provide high quality teaching staff: VITAD-AGRI brings together a network of scientists, professor, associate professor, PhD and leading expert in the field of soil, plant protection, Agricultural microbiology and rural economy. The Institute's lecturers not only impart academic knowledge but also bring valuable real-life experience from experimental projects., The value chain is widely linked across the country.

– Develop standardized and practical training programs: Training courses designed by VITAD-AGRI always closely follow the actual needs of the market and the ecological characteristics of each region.. The program harmoniously combines basic knowledge of soil ecology, integrated pest management (IPM), Microbial quality control with modern agricultural business management skills.

– Technology transfer bridge: Through training programs, VITAD-AGRI directly transfers the latest technical advances to production units, helps shorten the distance from the laboratory to the fields and processing plants.

  1. Practical learning and application from pioneering units: Mekong Green Tech and Chung Thinh Chinh Cooperative

The effectiveness of training can only be accurately measured through the transformation in the practical actions of students. A typical example of the spirit of inquiry and desire for green transformation is the active participation of Mekong Green Tech Joint Stock Company and Chung Thinh Chinh Agricultural Trade and Services Cooperative in training programs., Intensive training.

Mekong Green Tech Joint Stock Company: High-tech thinking and circular economy

– An enterprise specializing in the field of biomass pyrolysis solutions, biochar production (Biochar) and processing agricultural by-products, Mekong Green Tech's technical staff always proactively participate in courses to update professional knowledge organized by VITAD-AGRI and specialized agencies..

– Practical application: Thanks to thorough training on soil structure, Ion exchange mechanism and physicochemical properties of Biochar, Mekong Green Tech team has researched and successfully commercialized solutions to utilize by-products (like durian peel, coffee pods, cassava peels and stems in Son La) to produce materials for specialized land reclamation and heavy metal treatment. The combination of agricultural science knowledge and automation technology has helped businesses develop large-scale projects., Effectively connect with large farms like Da Lat Milk in monitoring and improving the barn environment.

Chung Thinh Chinh Agricultural Service and Trading Cooperative: Innovate local production thinking

Stationed in Dong Hy commune, Thai Nguyen province, Chung Thinh Chinh Cooperative is a typical model showing the importance of bringing scientific knowledge to the grassroots.

– Practical application: Cooperative officials and members have participated in training courses on farming techniques under the forest canopy, Microbiological organic fertilizer production process and standardization of agricultural product quality. Knowledge gained from experts has helped the cooperative plan areas for growing medicinal herbs and fruit trees in an organic direction, Optimize care processes, while building a brand, website https://chungthinhchinh.vn and professional packaging identification. Thereby, Cooperatives not only improve productivity, product quality but also creates sustainable livelihoods for dozens of member farming households.

Mekong Green Tech and Chung Thinh Chinh Cooperative participate in training on Organic Agriculture taught by VITAD-AGRI

  1. Challenges and solutions to improve the effectiveness of organic agriculture training in the coming period

Although encouraging results have been achieved, training work, Organic agriculture training for businesses and cooperatives currently still faces a number of barriers:

  1. Volatility of labor resources: Personnel at cooperatives and farming households often have uneven qualifications, easily fluctuates depending on the season, making it difficult to maintain long-term expertise.
  2. The connection between theory and on-site practice: Sometimes training programs are also of a large-scale theoretical nature, lack of hand-held practice models right on the unit's fields.

To overcome and further improve the quality of training in the future, need to focus on synchronizing solutions:

– Innovating training methods according to the "Practical mentoring training" model (Mentorship): Experts from research institutes such as VITAD-AGRI need time to accompany directly at the enterprise/cooperative site to guide the handling of specific problems that arise in the soil., water and disease.

– Enhance the digitalization of chemical materials: Building online learning platforms, Visual instructional videos so employees can review on their own, Look up technical procedures at all times, everywhere.

– Promoting the "Three Houses" connection (State – Scientist – Enterprise/Cooperative): Ensure training programs are ordered directly from actual market needs and business development strategies, closely link economic interests with compliance with organic standards.

  1. Conclude

Educate, Organic agriculture training is not just a short-term knowledge training activity but a fundamental strategic investment for the sustainable development of Vietnam's agricultural industry.. The silent but persistent contributions of research units, training such as the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Application and Development (VITAD-AGRI) Providing a team of high-quality lecturers is a solid knowledge "launching pad".. Along with that, commitment, Demand and drastic application in production practices of pioneering units such as Mekong Green Tech Joint Stock Company and Chung Thinh Agricultural Trade and Service Cooperative are living proof of the practical effectiveness of the training model linked to practice.. Proper investment in people today is the key for Vietnamese agriculture to reach far, confidently integrate and prosper in the era of the global green economy.

Perform: Thanh Vinh, Deputy Head of Technology and Communications VITAD-AGRI, Collaborator of https://mkgreen.vn and https://chungthinhchinh.vn

27 July, 2026
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Green consumption: The trend of changing production models

Technology The core is the driving force to help small and medium-sized enterprises overcome the risky transition period, Optimize resources and firmly step on the green production journey.

Maxport Hai Hau garment company, Nam Dinh, The unit has many solutions for green production, sustainable growth. (Image: Tran Viet/TTXVN)

Call “Green Revolution” globally has promoted the consumption of large amounts of food, food, However, it also entails the massive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides over the past decades..

The downside of hot growth is a seriously damaged ecosystem: Land degradation, biodiversity declines; with unpredictable consequences for human health.

Faced with that alarming situation, The market is witnessing a profound transformation in green consumption behavior associated with a change in production models.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), demand for safe products, Natural origin is no longer a temporary trend, which has become the new standard of living.

Recent market surveys, shows, come 88% Consumers express particular interest in organic foods, with the main customer base being high-income people in big cities. They are willing to pay higher prices, but requires absolute transparency about the supply chain, from the production stage, process, packaging, storage until distribution…

The market shift has placed the manufacturing business community in front of the need to transform the green production model, lasting; or will be eliminated from the global value chain.

At this time, Organic farming is not just about eliminating chemicals, which is ecosystem-based governance 4 core principles. That is: Health, ecology, fairness and care.

Farmers in Ba Gia commune, Quang Ngai province harvests melons grown according to clean agricultural standards. (Image: Hai Au/VNA)

Farmers in Ba Gia commune, Quang Ngai province harvests melons grown according to clean agricultural standards. (Image: Hai Au/VNA)

Evaluate this shift in thinking, Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture (Strong Research Group on Sustainable Crop Cultivation Technology) emphasize, Transitioning to sustainable production is a cognitive revolution, before the revolution technology.

The green transformation philosophy requires businesses to build a closed system, Respect soil health, Protect the ecosystem and ensure transparency, fairness for all actors participating in the value chain. This is a vital foundation for Vietnamese goods to meet international standards.

Despite being aware of the importance of sustainable development, But practical implementation in Vietnam still faces countless challenges. Currently, the country has about approx 240.000 hectares of organic farming land, attracts the participation of approx 160 production and business enterprises with achieved export turnover 335 million USD per year.

However, to achieve prestigious certifications such as USDA (America), EU Organic's (Europe), JAS (Japan) or TCVN 11041 of Vietnam, Businesses must overcome an extremely harsh transition process.

According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh, Model conversion time can last from 12-18 months for TCVN standards, or up to 3 years according to USDA standards before the first recognized harvest.

During this period, Agricultural production enterprises must strictly comply with the requirements for establishing quarantine buffer zones, water source risk assessment, land and maintain a transparent electronic diary system.

But it is these standard barriers that are creating great pressure for cooperatives and small and medium-sized enterprises in many localities across the country.

Same idea, Mr. Nguyen Quang Chung, Director of Agricultural Trade and Service Cooperative Chung Thinh Chinh said, when entering the playground of strict standard certifications, The biggest difficulty for businesses is how to maintain soil fertility and control cross-contamination risks without using chemicals..

If we just follow traditional experience, Labor costs will increase very high, while productivity in the early stages decreased, makes many members easily discouraged and want to return to the old method.

Express concerns in operating ecological models, Mr. Hy Thanh Trung, Director of Agricultural Cooperatives Technology VFARM ecological highland said, Businesses are clearly aware that sustainable development is the only way to bring products into modern distribution channels.

However, to meet the requirements of prestigious certificates, Cooperatives are in dire need of circular technology solutions, helps optimize input costs and completely solve the problem of safely handling waste by-products.

Faced with those practical bottlenecks, Biochar application (biochar) emerged as a strategic solution, Perfectly meets the criteria of the background economy cyclic. Biochar doesn't just help moisturize, Improves soil structure and locks in carbon content - minimizing the greenhouse effect- but also a solution to the problem of environmentally friendly waste disposal.

From the macro perspective of the transformation movement, Mr. Le Quy Kha, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Green Transition Association (VGA) said, in the National Net Zero and Emissions Reduction Strategy, Biochar plays a central role.

Application technology This goes beyond creating safe productivity, but a testament to social responsibility (ESG) of business. Once a business successfully applies this cyclical cycle, they are creating their own ‘trust assets’ invaluable in the eyes of international investors and consumers.

To realize that cycle, The participation of businesses providing technology solutions is indispensable. Mr. Le Quy Vinh, representative of Tomexco Company confirmed, Tomexco provides the most advanced mechanical technology solutions and environmental treatment equipment, helps cooperatives and businesses be autonomous in producing standard Biochar from their own waste sources. Businesses believe that, Core technology is the driving force that helps small and medium-sized businesses overcome the risky transition period, Optimize resources and firmly step on the green production journey.

Can see, when technology, Communication and the desire for sustainable development of businesses become one, Creating a green production ecosystem is not only transparent, but also competitive in the international arena./.

Really: Ngoc Quynh (Vietnam News Agency)

25 July, 2026
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TRAINING "AWARENESS ABOUT ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION"

8 gam 25/7/2026, at Tomexco Company Hall, KM 26, Khe Than, Phu Nghia commune, Hanoi city, Tomexco Company and Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD-AGRI) Coordinate to organize training courses: “Awareness of Organic Agriculture and Biochar application in organic agricultural production”.

Delegates and students attended:

– Mr. Le Quy Vinh, Chairman of Mekong Green Tech Joint Stock Company, Director of Tomexco Company, The unit organizes the training course.

– Mr. Le Quy Kha – Vice President of Vietnam Green Transformation Association VGA

– Mr. Nguyen Quang Chung, Director of Chung Thinh Chinh Cooperative.

– Mr. Hy Thanh Trung – Chairman of the Board of Directors – Director of VFARM Geoecological Hi-tech Agricultural Cooperative.

– Mr. Nguyen Duy Hau, Director of BDC Production and Trading Joint Stock Company.

– Dang Dinh Vien, Director of Tien Vien Joint Stock Company.

– Mr. Ngo Tien Hieu, Director of Organtech Clean Technology Joint Stock Company.

– Mr. Le Quy Kha – Vice President of Vietnam Green Transformation Association VGA

– Journalist Ngoc Quynh, Vietnam News Agency – Hung Dong Media Solutions Company Limited.

– Mr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of Vietnam Institute for Technology and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI), Course coordination.

– Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh, majoring in Agricultural Science – Morning lecturer.

– Graduate student Nguyen Van Thao, majoring in Crop Science and Fertilizer – Afternoon lecturer.

– Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoa, Environmental science and biotechnology expert.

Along with nearly thirty students who are members of Tomexco Company, Chung Thinh Chinh Cooperative, VFARM geo-ecological high-tech agricultural cooperative, BDC Production and Trading Joint Stock Company, Tien Vien Joint Stock Company, Organtech Clean Technology Joint Stock Company and a number of businesses (DN), Cooperative (HTX) Agriculture, Small businesses participate in direct training.

Along with nearly thirty students who are members of Tomexco Company, Chung Thinh Chinh Cooperative, VFARM geo-ecological high-tech agricultural cooperative, BDC Production and Trading Joint Stock Company, Tien Vien Joint Stock Company, Organtech Clean Technology Joint Stock Company and a number of businesses (DN), Cooperative (HTX) Agriculture, Small businesses participate in direct training.

The training course is an event marking a new step forward in research, Learn about Organic Agriculture (NNHC) domestically and internationally as well as sustainable agricultural production methods according to the circular economic system and Biochar application in organic agricultural production.

Overview of the training course "Awareness of Organic Agriculture and Biochar application in organic agricultural production"

Opening speech of the course, Mr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of Vietnam Institute for Technology and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI) Introducing delegates to attend the training. He also outlined the basic features of the course: Organic agriculture and the role of organic agriculture, Trends and strengths in Biochar application in organic agricultural production. He hopes that the training course "Awareness of Organic Agriculture and Biochar application in organic agricultural production" will help students gain the necessary knowledge for standard and effective organic agricultural work., besides, Students who fully participate in the course will receive a certificate of participation – This certificate ensures you are recognized as knowledgeable about organic agriculture, Favorable for applying for funding for "green agriculture" and related certifications such as copyright protection, brand, logo... He also wished the students to study hard and achieve the best results.

Mr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of Vietnam Institute for Technology and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI) Opening speech and course coordination

Next, Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh – Organic Agriculture expert – Training course instructor – presented Overview of organic agriculture. Opening lecture, she asked: “Why do organic farming”, From there, the "Green Revolution" began in the decade 50 and 60 of the twentieth century in many countries around the world, includes comprehensive techniques used to increase productivity per unit of cultivated area. However, “Green Revolution” – Is it green?, when the consequences have appeared after many years of using chemical fertilizers: Land degradation, Reduced biodiversity, Chemical abuse, Food poisoning and especially environmental pollution. So, Organic farming is extremely urgent, The work of "returning green" to the country is not only our right but also our responsibility, and applying Biochar in microbial fertilizer and soil improvement is an advanced method., The quality control of agricultural products not only opens the "door" to official export, but also expands the market for Vietnamese agricultural products.. Dr. Dinh also presented the content of the lecture:

  1. Concept
  2. Principles of organic agriculture
  3. Meaning and benefits of organic agriculture
  4. Opportunities and challenges in domestic and international organic agricultural production
  5. Some organic standards in the world and Vietnam (JAS, USDA, ME, TCVN…)
  6. Certification process and requirements
  7. Planning, Design and preparation steps for businesses to convert to organic production

Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh, Organic Agriculture expert – Morning lecturer

Besides, Dr. Dinh also introduced "Function 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

After a five-minute break, there was a lively discussion. The students asked Dr. Dinh questions related to Organic Agriculture such as how to use fertilizer appropriately.

Student Nguyen Quang Chung from Chung Thinh Chinh Cooperative requested to clarify the reasons why peat is not used in organic agriculture., He also asked how to distinguish between the use of molten phosphate fertilizer and "super" phosphate fertilizer in organic agriculture.

Student Dang Dinh Vien from Tien Vien Joint Stock Company wondered about certification for aquatic products such as seaweed., algae plant, He also asked for more advice on using insect repellant systems without affecting the quality of agricultural products, does not violate organic agriculture standards.

Students ask questions to the Instructor – Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh

Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh and postgraduate student Nguyen Van Thao specifically answered these questions. The students were satisfied with these answers.

At the end of the first training session was the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony (MOU): With the witness of all students:

– Journalist Ngoc Quynh (Vietnam News Agency – Hung Dong Communication Solutions Company Limited) with Mr. Le Quy Vinh (Tomexco Company).

– Journalist Ngoc Quynh (Vietnam News Agency – Hung Dong Communication Solutions Company Limited) with Mr. Hy Thanh Trung VFARM Geo-ecological CNC Agricultural Cooperative

– Journalist Ngoc Quynh (Vietnam News Agency – Hung Dong Communication Solutions Company Limited) with Mr. Nguyen Quang Chung of Trading Cooperative& Chung Thinh Chinh Agricultural Service.

Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony (MOU)

The first training session ends at 12:00, Students attend lunch and chat in the dining room next to the training class.

Afternoon, 13h15, Graduate student Nguyen Van Thao guides trainees in training Overview Overview of organic fertilizers using Biochar with the content:

  1. Concept of organic fertilizer using biochar
  2. Method of applying biochar in organic fertilizer production
  3. Effectiveness of organic fertilizers with biochar on some crops
  4. Meaning and future directions

Graduate student Nguyen Van Thao, Crop science and fertilizer specialist – Afternoon lecturer.

Graduate student Nguyen Van Thao concluded: “Biochar is not just a soil amendment, but a catalyst for systemic change.” He also has advice for farmers such as:: When composting, you should mix Biochar right from the beginning of the composting process to best retain nitrogen; Moisturize using Biochar during the dry season in the Central Highlands for coffee, pepper does not wilt. Biochar stays in the soil for hundreds of years, is a "reserve" for children and grandchildren, helps organic farming areas become sustainable.

Continuing the lecture of, Mr. Pham Dinh Nam introduced the method of utilizing durian bark to produce Biochar and animal feed, Mr. Le Quy Kha introduced product traceability software and received enthusiastic response from students.

After the five-minute break, there was a lively discussion similar to the morning. The students asked PhD student Nguyen Van Thao questions related to types of microbial fertilizers and Biochar blends., Detoxification method for geese manure or method of cultivating indigenous microorganisms.

Students ask questions to the Instructor – Graduate student Nguyen Van Thao

Graduate student Nguyen Van Thao and PhD Nguyen Xuan Hoa specifically answered these questions and received praise from the students.

At the end of the class, Dr. Le Quy Kha with the lecturer – Graduate student Nguyen Van Thao in turn awarded certificates of participation in the training course to the students and took souvenir photos of the entire course..

Dr. Le Quy Kha awarded certificates of participation in the training course to some outstanding students

The second training session ends at 5:00 p.m. Many students stayed to ask the lecturers more questions related to the lesson, promises a bright future for Vietnam's organic agriculture industry with new applications, The quality control of agricultural products not only opens the "door" to official export, but also expands the market for Vietnamese agricultural products., For example, Biochar technology.

Some other pictures of the training day.

Perform: Le Ngoc Thanh Vinh – Deputy Head of Communications, Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD – AGRI)

15 May, 2026
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Vietnam Agricultural Cooperation – Philippines: Creating a Green Future and Upgrading the Global Value Chain

HANOI – Day 13 month 5 year 2026 marked an important milestone in agricultural cooperation between Vietnam and the Philippines. At the headquarters of the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD-AGRI) – 24 Ly Thuong Kiet – Hoan Kiem – Hanoi, Strategic seminars and high-level working sessions took place between the Philippine delegation and leading Vietnamese experts. The event is not simply a technical exchange but also opens up large-scale investment prospects in the field of high-tech agriculture., renewable energy and organic food.

Overview of the meeting discussing agricultural cooperation between the Davao delegation – Philippines and VITAD-AGRI

The beginning of a common vision of Sustainable Agriculture

The meeting was chaired by Dr. Pham Dinh Nam, Vitad-Agri Director. On the Philippine side, The delegation led by Mr. Dony showed special interest in smart agricultural models that Vietnam is successfully implementing.. In the context that the regional agricultural industry is facing challenges from climate change and strict requirements of the international market, The combination of Vietnam's applied technology and the Philippines' potential resources is expected to create a strategic "push"..

Vietnam has now affirmed its position as an agricultural powerhouse when coconut export turnover officially exceeded the milestone 1,15 billion USD by year 2025, maintaining the third position in the world after the Philippines and Indonesia. This remarkable advancement is the result of standardizing raw material areas and applying deep processing technology – Valuable experiences that VITAD-AGRI experts are willing to share with Philippine partners.

Technology Transfer: The core of cooperation

Opening the working session, TS. Tran Dang Khoa – lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Technology, Hanoi National University – presented a panorama of potential agricultural technologies. Theo TS. Department, Vietnam possesses breakthrough solutions that can be immediately applied to key crops of the Philippines such as rice, coconut and coffee.

TS. Tran Dang Khoa spoke about the potential for cooperation between the Philippines and Vietnam in the field of agriculture

Particularly for the coconut industry, The difference in productivity is an important highlight. While the average yield in the Philippines reaches approx 3.719 fruit/ha/year, Vietnam has reached an impressive level 8.294 fruit/ha/year thanks to the application of improved coconut varieties and smart intensive farming techniques. The transfer of AI technologies in crop health monitoring and synchronized pest management processes (like dealing with beetles and blackhead worms) will help the Philippines optimize its production capacity 340 million existing coconut trees.

Besides that, Solutions for the rice industry are also discussed in depth, especially in the context that the Philippines is expected to import from 3,6 million tons of rice per year 2026, in which about 75-80% The supply comes from Vietnam. Technology cooperation will help the two sides not only stop at trade but also move forward with cooperation in producing high-quality rice varieties., Salt tolerance and climate change adaptation.

Affirming the brand and international Organic Standards

An indispensable part of the agricultural value chain is certification and standardization. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tung, Deputy General Director of VINACAB, introduced the competency profile of certification services and the "value creation" strategy, Affirming the brand". Mr. Tung emphasized that, so that Philippine agricultural products can penetrate deeply into demanding markets such as the US or EU, achieving certifications such as BRCGS, IFS or growing area codes (MSVT) is a mandatory condition.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tung introduced certification and standardization work

Continuing this topic, Dr. Nguyen Thi Dinh from the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture presented details about organic agriculture standards. The current, Vietnam has developed more 24.000 hectares of organic coconuts meeting USDA standards (America) and EU Organic. Experience in building linkage chains between businesses and farmers for clean production is the optimal solution that the Philippines can apply to increase value for 3,6 million hectares of its coconut growing land. The potential for cooperation in the rice industry is also huge.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Dinh presented details about organic agriculture standards

Other experts of VITAD-AGRI: Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, Lecturer at Vietnam Academy of Agriculture; Master Nguyen Xuan Tho, Israeli agricultural research and experimentation expert; Master Hoang Van Nien, expert in organic agriculture; MSc Le Ngoc Thanh Vinh, Experts on agricultural digitalization also spoke about the potential for science and technology cooperation between the two Philippine countries in the new situation..

Notable project: Biomass Pellets and Circular Agricultural Ecosystems

One highlight that attracted the attention of the Philippine delegation was the investment project of Evergy Phu Yen Joint Stock Company (belongs to Evergy Asia Group), do TS. Pham Dinh Nam directly introduced. This is a typical circular economy model located on National Highway 29, Duc Binh commune, Dak Lak province.

TS. Pham Dinh Nam introduces Biomass Pellets of Evergy Phu Yen

Technical specifications of Evergy Dak Lak Project:

Category

Detail

Factory capacity

300.000 tons of biomass thermal pellets/year

Raw material area

3.200 ha planted with Napier elephant grass (high yield varieties)

Organizational model

05 Associated agricultural cooperatives

Household size

About 500 households participating in farming

Ancillary products

Supplying high quality organic fertilizers

This project not only solves the green energy problem but also brings huge added value through the production of organic fertilizer from by-products.. In the context that the Philippines is making efforts to plant new crops 50 million coconut trees per year 2026 and implement a fertilization program 340 million existing trees, as well as developing and expanding rice growing areas, The source of organic fertilizer from this project is the perfect cooperation link. TS. Pham Dinh Nam affirmed, Evergy not only sells products but is ready to build a sustainable agricultural ecosystem with partners, from energy to plant nutrition.

Invitation from Davao and Future Vision

Respond to a warm welcome, Mr. Dony – Head of the Philippine delegation – expressed his appreciation and appreciation for the technologies presented by the Vietnamese side. He affirmed: “The Philippines not only sees Vietnam as a leading trade partner but also a strategic agricultural technology ally.”

Mr. Dony – The head of the Philippine delegation expressed his appreciation and appreciation for the cooperation between the two sides

To realize commitments, Mr. Dony respectfully invited the Director of VITAD-AGRI and the Institute's experts to visit and work in the Philippines in the near future.. Especially, A formal invitation was sent to the leadership of Evergy Corporation to attend the celebration of the founding of Davao state in September. 6 upcoming. This will be an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to directly survey the market and sign memorandums of understanding on field cooperation..

Conclude

Daily work 13/5/2026 is not just a diplomatic event but a convergence of knowledge, technology and aspirations of Southeast Asian agriculture. With technical support from VITAD-AGRI, commitment to quality from VINACAB and breakthrough projects like Evergy, Vietnam cooperative relations – The Philippines is facing a new chapter. The combination of Vietnam's deep processing capacity and the Philippines' abundant resources will create a synergy, bringing regional agricultural products further on the global value map.

The journey from Hanoi to Davao is not just about geographical distance, but the path of digital transformation, green transformation and creating sustainable values ​​for future generations.

Take souvenir photos at the end of the meeting

Some other images:

Perform: Thanh Vinh – Deputy Head of Technology Department

17 March, 2026
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VFARM, VITAD PARTICIPATES IN "TREE PLANTATION TET" WITH DNCC GLOBAL

Bright 14/3/2026, Representatives of VFARM High-tech Agricultural Geo-Ecooperative Cooperative and Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development attended the "Tree Planting Tet" day in Ba Vi – Hanoi and DNCC Global Digital Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company – part of the project "Economicization of sandalwood agriculture" of DNCC, do TREEBOOM – DNCC's Net Zero climate change and green community is chaired by DNCC.

Panorama of "Tree Planting Festival" hosted by TREBOOM

Come and attend this "Tree Planting Festival"., There are many leading agricultural experts in the Northern region of Vietnam:

  • The representative of VFARM Geo-ecological Hi-tech Agricultural Cooperative is Mr. Hy Thanh Trung, Chairman of the Board of Directors. – Manager, Ms. Do Thi Phuong Hien, co-founder and Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Nhan, Vice president.
  • The representative of DNCC Global Digital Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company is Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen, Business Director.
  • The representative of the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development is Dr. Pham Dinh Nam, Head of Institute.
  • Representing the Vietnam Green Transition Association (VGA) is Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Huy Dong – President of the Association, Former Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment.
  • Together with members of VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative, Specialist of DNCC Global Digital Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company, Expert at Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development, Member of Vietnam Green Transformation Association (VGA) and agricultural experts to attend this meaningful holiday.

This year's sandalwood tree planting ceremony is an event marking the Digital Transformation work – Creative innovation & DNCC's Green Growth is also a comprehensive cooperation between 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.

The project "Economicization of sandalwood agriculture" is implemented by DNCC with the best efforts and concentration.. The New Year's Tree Planting Festival is a truly meaningful start to a project where everyone joins hands together to complete a humane and economically effective project., of interest to the community.

VFARM delegates, VITAD, DNCC and VGA attend "Tree Planting Festival"

As reported in the previous article, VFARM sponsors the biological product SungWon DX, One type of tree promotion and one type of environmental treatment for DNCC Global to use in this "Tree Planting Festival", with basic irrigation when preparing the soil and watering leaves, water the body 500 sandalwood tree after planting. Together with VITAD, The three parties also agreed to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) This cooperation and terms of cooperation will be discussed for mutual development. The three parties also agreed to establish a Working Group to monitor the growth of sandalwood trees throughout this project.

VIFARM's biological products are used in biomass and watered for sandalwood trees

At “Tree Planting Festival”, Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen – Business Director of DNCC Global Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company with Associate Professor Dr. Dang Huy Dong – Chairman of Vietnam Green Transition Association (VGA) had a meaningful meeting. Ms. Huyen hopes that the project "Economicization of sandalwood agriculture" will receive attention and support from VGA, From there, we found a common voice with VGA participating units similar to VFARM, VITAD.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen and Mr. Dang Huy Dong prepare to plant sandalwood trees

Also here, Ms. Nguyen Thu Huyen shared that planting sandalwood trees is long-term, Therefore, it is necessary to plant more intercropping crops to help increase income, improve the lives of Ba Vi farmers, At the same time, contributing to the green transformation of Hanoi Capital, for our country Vietnam. To do that, TREEBOOM and DNCC need support on microbial fertilizers and biological products from VFARM Cooperative as well as training on agricultural techniques from VITAD. VFARM's representative, Mr. Hy Thanh Trung, and VITAD's representative, Dr. Pham Dinh Nam, happily agreed..

Representatives of VFARM and representatives of VITAD took souvenir photos with representatives of TREEBOM

The "Tree Planting Ceremony" took place in a joyful atmosphere, friendly and full of hope for a feasible project to green the country while bringing high economic value.

Some other pictures of the festival.

Perform: Le Ngoc Thanh Vinh – Deputy Head of Technology Department, Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD – AGRI)

16 March, 2026
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TRAINING "SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION UNDER THE CIRCULATORY ECONOMY SYSTEM USING ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND BIOLOGICAL FERTILIZERS – PRODUCT MARKETING STRATEGY” (Day two)

8 am 13/3/2026, at Bach Loc Area, cluster 12 Tho An, Lien Minh commune, Hanoi city, VFARM High-tech Agricultural Geo-Eco Cooperative students continue the training course: “Sustainable agricultural production according to a circular economic system using organic fertilizers and biofertilizers – Product marketing strategy”.

Lecturers participate in teaching:

– Dr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of Vietnam Institute for Technology and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI), Course coordination.

– Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, Organic Agriculture expert – Lecturer.

– Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, Organic Agriculture expert – Lecturer.

The training course is an event marking a new step forward in research, Learn about Organic Agriculture (NNHC) domestically and internationally as well as sustainable agricultural production methods according to the circular economy system using organic fertilizers and bio-fertilizers along with product marketing strategies.

Overview of the second day of the training course "Sustainable Agricultural Production according to the circular economy system using organic fertilizers and biofertilizers – Product marketing strategy”

Start the morning, Dr. Dinh reviewed the students' papers with the previous day's questions: “State the risks affecting organic agricultural production of VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative” and receive accurate answers, Possible solutions to ensure the safety of organic agricultural production here

A student answers the question correctly

Next, Dr. Hanh presented an Overview of biofertilizers and biological products including the following contents:

  1. Concept of biofertilizer.
  2. Objective practice on biological products.
  3. Applications and prospects when developing agriculture with biofertilizers and bioproducts.
  4. Meaning and future directions.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh presented an Overview of biofertilizers and biological products

The lesson ends at 12:00, Students attend lunch and chat in the dining room next to the training class.

After lunch break, Dr. Dinh lectured on Product marketing, Includes content:

  1. Positioning product value
  2. Identify target customers
  3. Brand building and product traceability
  4. Communication and promotion

Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, Organic Agriculture expert – Training course instructor

Interspersed between lectures, Dr. Dinh Dr. Dinh and Dr. Hanh posed some interactive questions to the students about product marketing and received many unique ideas., highly feasible.

A student proposed a unique Marketing idea

After the lecture on Product Marketing, Dr. Pham Dinh Nam instructs students how to compost organic compost from microorganisms 60-70% natural ingredients, molasses and VFARM biological product. According to him, with an average temperature of approx 25-30 degree C, Humidity is not too high, Just turn the pile twice, with time from 10-15 day, We will have high quality microbial organic fertilizer that can be used to fertilize plants, bag and store or sell.

Dr. Pham Dinh Nam instructs on composting microorganisms

At the end of the class, Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien appeared, who has more than thirty years of experience in organic agricultural production. Here, Professor Hien and Dr. Nam, Dr. Hanh and Dr. Dinh in turn awarded certificates of participation in the training course to the students and took souvenir photos of the entire course.

The entire Organizing Committee, Instructors and students took photos to commemorate the training course

Some other pictures of the second training day.

Perform: Le Ngoc Thanh Vinh – Deputy Head of Technology Department, Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD – AGRI)

15 March, 2026
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TRAINING "SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION UNDER THE CIRCULATORY ECONOMY SYSTEM USING ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND BIOLOGICAL FERTILIZERS – PRODUCT MARKETING STRATEGY” (Day one)

8 am 12/3/2026, at Bach Loc Area, cluster 12 Tho An, Lien Minh commune, Hanoi city, VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative and Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD-AGRI) Coordinate to organize training courses: “Sustainable agricultural production according to a circular economic system using organic fertilizers and biofertilizers – Product marketing strategy”.

Delegates and students attended:

– The representative of VFARM Geo-ecological High-tech Agricultural Cooperative is Mr. Hy Thanh Trung – Chairman of the Board of Directors – Director and Ms. Do Thi Phuong Hien, co-founder, The unit organizes the training course.

– Dr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of Vietnam Institute for Technology and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI), Course coordination.

– Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, Organic Agriculture expert – Lecturer.

– Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, Organic Agriculture expert – Lecturer.

– Along with nearly fifty students, they are members of the VFARM geo-ecological high-tech agricultural cooperative, Richvalley Agricultural and Medicinal Cooperative, Truong Duong Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, TH Global Alliance, DNCC Global Digital Circular Economy Group Joint Stock Company, ARBOR VITAE CO., LTD, Lego Group Brick Joint Stock Company, Ban Sen Tea Company Limited, APG Paint Company and a number of businesses (DN), Cooperative (HTX) Agriculture, Small businesses participate in direct training.

The training course is an event marking a new step forward in research, Learn about Organic Agriculture (NNHC) domestically and internationally as well as sustainable agricultural production methods according to the circular economy system using organic fertilizers and bio-fertilizers along with product marketing strategies.

Overview of the first day of the training course "Sustainable Agricultural Production according to the circular economy system using organic fertilizers and biofertilizers – Product marketing strategy”

Opening speech of the course, Dr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of Vietnam Institute for Technology and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI) pose a question: “Why do organic farming”, From there he cited the "Green Revolution" that began in the decade 50 and 60 of the twentieth century in many countries around the world, includes comprehensive techniques used to increase productivity per unit of cultivated area. However, “Green Revolution” – Is it green?, when the consequences have appeared after many years of using chemical fertilizers: Land degradation, Reduced biodiversity, Chemical abuse, Food poisoning and especially environmental pollution. So, Organic farming is extremely urgent, The work of "returning green" to the country is not only our right but also our responsibility. He hopes that the training course "Sustainable Agricultural Production according to the circular economy system using organic fertilizers and biofertilizers will – Product Marketing Strategy" will help students gain the necessary knowledge for standard and effective organic agricultural work., besides, Students who fully participate in the course will receive a certificate of participation – This certificate ensures you are recognized as knowledgeable about organic agriculture, Favorable for applying for funding for "green agriculture" and related certifications such as copyright protection, brand, logo... Dr. Nam also wished the students to study hard and achieve the best results.

Dr. Pham Dinh Nam – Director of Vietnam Institute for Technology and Agricultural Development (VITAD-AGRI) Opening speech and course coordination

Next, Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh – Organic Agriculture expert – Training course instructor – presented Overview of organic agriculture:

  1. Concept.
  2. Principles of organic agriculture.
  3. Meaning and benefits.
  4. Opportunities and challenges in organic agricultural production, Circular agriculture in Vietnam
  5. Soil management measures, water, Nutrition and crops in organic farming.
  6. Principles of pest and disease prevention in organic farming.
  7. Processing waste into input for organic production.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dinh, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, Organic Agriculture expert – Training course instructor

Besides, Dr. Dinh also introduced "Function 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

The first training session ends at 12:00, Students attend lunch and chat in the dining room next to the training class.

After lunch break, Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh – Organic Agriculture expert – Training course instructor – explained Standard, organic product certification process, Includes content:

  1. Some organic standards in the world (JAS, USDA, ME).
  2. Standards and conditions for organic production in Vietnam.
  3. Organic certification process in Vietnam.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh explains the Standards, organic product certification process

Also in this lesson, Dr. Dinh gave the students a tour of the VFARM High-tech Agricultural Geo-Ecological Cooperative., At the same time, give homework to students: “You comment on the risks affecting VFARM's organic farming from surrounding farms”.

Two lecturers and students visited the VFARM High-tech Agricultural Geo-ecological Cooperative

On the first day of training, Dr. Dinh and Dr. Hanh asked some interactive questions with the students and received many interesting answers.

The second training session ends at 5:00 p.m. Many students stayed to ask the lecturers more questions related to the lesson, promises that the next training day will be very interesting.

Some other pictures of the first training day.

 

Perform: Le Ngoc Thanh Vinh – Deputy Head of Technology Department, Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Technology Application and Development (VITAD – AGRI)

6 March, 2026
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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)

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