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Mastering Technology to Boost Added Value in Agriculture

PolicyNovember 2, 20262 min read

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng asked the farm sector to master key technologies and raise its value, measured by farm output, income and profit for farmers. The call came at a conference in Cần Thơ on 2 November about farming in the South.

What happened

At a conference in Cần Thơ, Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng said farming still has many bottlenecks. These include technology, inputs, deep processing, logistics and market links. He wants farming to grow through better yields, better quality and science, not by adding more land. He asked each province to pick 3 to 5 big problems to solve by the end of November. Each problem must include a plan for linking production, processing, sales and branding. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will track the work and report to the Prime Minister.

Key numbers and facts

Conference date: 2 November, in Cần Thơ.
Each province must choose 3 to 5 major priority problems by the end of November.
In 2026, funding for farm science projects moved to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment rose by 35%, according to Deputy Minister Trần Trung Tính.
National-level farm science tasks led by the Ministry of Science and Technology rose by 44%.
The ministry is preparing a plan for the Mekong Delta with 10 major problems. Six of them serve farming, fisheries and water protection.

Background

For many years, Vietnam's farm growth came mostly from farming more land and using natural resources. That model is now reaching its limits. Production costs are high, losses after harvest are large, and the value added is lower than the sector could reach. The Mekong Delta is a major rice and fish region, so it plays a key role in this plan.

Why it matters

The government is moving from quantity to quality. If it works, farmers could earn more from the same land and water. Clear links between growers, processors and buyers could also help products sell at better prices. Strong rules on patents and technology transfer would help good research reach real farms and companies.

What to watch

Which 3 to 5 problems each province picks by the end of November.
How the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reports progress to the Prime Minister.
Whether patent and technology transfer problems are solved quickly.
Results of the Mekong Delta plan with its 10 major problems, which starts next year.

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