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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.
Soil Microbiome and Soil Health: The Foundation of Sustainable Agriculture
Healthy soil is not merely a physical substrate but a living ecosystem with billions of microorganisms. This article examines the role of the soil microbiome, nutrient cycles, the harm of chemical overuse, and solutions to restore soil health.
Biotechnology in Agriculture: Applications and Prospects
Biotechnology is opening new possibilities for agriculture, from tissue culture and molecular markers to gene editing and microbial and enzyme applications. This article reviews the main technology groups, practical uses, and ethical and legal considerations.
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): Three Pillars of Development
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) pursues three goals at once: sustainably raising productivity, strengthening resilience, and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. This article examines the three pillars, key practices, measurement, and policy implications for Vietnam.
Biological Products in Plant Protection: The Shift Away from Chemical Pesticides
Biological products such as Bt, Trichoderma, green muscardine fungi and NPV viruses offer safer plant protection, reducing chemical reliance and protecting ecosystems.
Breeding Drought- and Salt-Tolerant Crops: Tools for Climate Adaptation
Breeding drought- and salt-tolerant crops is a key tool for climate adaptation. This article covers conventional crossing, marker-assisted selection and gene editing.
Saltwater Intrusion in the Mekong Delta: Science-Based Adaptation Solutions
Saltwater intrusion is reshaping farming in the Mekong Delta. This article analyzes causes, impacts and science-based adaptation, from salt-tolerant varieties to water management and forecasting.
Circular Economy in Agriculture: Turning By-products into Resources
The circular economy turns straw, husk, manure and farm by-products into valuable resources, cutting pollution and adding income for farmers.
Low-Emission Rice Cultivation: Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and Carbon Credits
Alternate wetting and drying (AWD) cuts methane emissions in rice farming, saves water and opens carbon-credit opportunities for Vietnamese farmers.
Microbial Technology for Restoring Degraded Soils: A Sustainable Path for Vietnamese Agriculture
Soil degradation threatens Vietnam's agricultural productivity. Microbial technology offers a way to restore natural fertility, cut chemical-fertilizer dependence and farm more sustainably.
ASTRI Files Patent: Integrated Three-Function Wastewater Treatment System for Aquaculture
The Intellectual Property Office accepted ASTRI's patent application for an integrated three-function wastewater treatment system, successfully tested at an intensive shrimp farm in Ca Mau province.