ASTRI Institute

Research · Application · Transfer of Agricultural Technologies

ASTRI bridges science with agricultural practice — rigorous research, effective application, and technology transfer adapted to Vietnamese conditions.

5+
Years active
20+
Research topics
3
Pilot farms
50+
Strategic partners

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Unlocking the Value of Forgotten "Gold Mines" in Vietnamese Rice Fields
ResearchJul 11, 2026

Unlocking the Value of Forgotten "Gold Mines" in Vietnamese Rice Fields

Millions of tonnes of agricultural by-products are burned or wasted. Four key biomass materials — coconut shells, rice husks, straw, coffee hulls — hold enormous economic potential when properly harnessed.

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Hue Builds Modern Ecological Agriculture From Farm to Market
TechnologyJul 10, 2026

Hue Builds Modern Ecological Agriculture From Farm to Market

Hue City implements a comprehensive strategy to modernize agriculture sustainably, applying science and technology across the value chain with a Net Zero 2050 target.

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Agricultural Sector Highlights in the First Half of 2026
EventsJul 7, 2026

Agricultural Sector Highlights in the First Half of 2026

The agriculture, forestry and fishery sector grew 3.87%, contributing 5.66% to national GDP. Durian exports hit 603,300 tonnes, rice production neared 20.5 million tonnes, and forest damage fell 59.1%.

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Research Areas

Core Research Focus

ASTRI focuses on researching and applying advanced technology across four strategic agricultural domains.

Biotechnology

Research on beneficial microorganisms, biological preparations, and crop variety improvement adapted to local conditions.

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Organic Fertilizers

Developing microbial organic fertilizer lines from local agricultural materials, minimising environmental impact.

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Agricultural IoT

Sensor systems, smart monitoring, and farming automation to optimise resource use.

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Oresoi Essential Oils

Research into extraction, standardisation, and commercialisation of essential oils from indigenous highland medicinal plants.

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Key Metrics

ASTRI by the numbers

2018
Founded
3
Provinces
20+
Research Topics
50+
Partners

About ASTRI

A mission for sustainable Vietnamese agriculture

ASTRI was established with the mission to apply advanced science and technology to agricultural production, raising the value of agricultural products and incomes for Vietnamese farmers.

With a vision of becoming a leading regional agricultural research centre, ASTRI continuously expands domestic and international partnerships, turning research achievements into production realities.

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Key activities

Applied scientific research

Conducting provincial and national research projects in the agricultural sector.

Technology transfer & commercialisation

Bringing research results into actual production through demonstration models and enterprise partnerships.

Training & human resource development

Organising specialised training courses for technicians and farmers in the region.

International cooperation

Connecting with international research organisations to access and apply the latest technologies.

Cooperation & Partnerships

Growing together

Provincial research projects

Leading and participating in provincial research projects, contributing to local agricultural development policy.

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Enterprise partnerships

Partnering with enterprises to commercialise research products and scale technology applications.

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Technical support

Providing technical consultation, workforce training, and advanced production process transfer to farmers.

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Build the future of agriculture with ASTRI

Contact us to explore opportunities for research collaboration, technology transfer, or agricultural training.

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