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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.
FAO Launches CropSuit App to Help Farmers Choose the Right Crops for the Right Land
FAO's CropSuit application uses climate, soil and market data to advise farmers on the most suitable crops for local conditions, optimising yields and reducing risks.
Recycled Trays for Fresh Produce: A Dual Solution for Food Waste and Plastic Pollution
Recycled packaging trays made from sugarcane bagasse and agricultural fibres are emerging as a sustainable alternative to traditional foam boxes, simultaneously reducing plastic waste and post-harvest food losses.
Vietnamese Agri-Products Get Digital Passport: National Traceability System Goes Live
From July 1, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment launched the National Agricultural Traceability System covering over 18,500 products from 170 enterprises across 24 provinces.
Water-Saving Irrigation: Drip Technology and Soil Moisture Sensors
Drip irrigation combined with soil moisture sensors and automation can save 30-50% of water versus traditional methods, while raising yields and enabling farming in dry regions.
Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: Forecasting, Diagnosis, and Optimization
AI is turning farming from experience into data: image-based pest detection, yield and weather forecasting, optimised irrigation and harvesting robots. Big opportunities come with data and infrastructure challenges.
Post-Harvest Technology: Storage, Processing, and Loss Reduction
Post-harvest losses erode much of Vietnam's produce value. Storage technologies such as cold chains, MAP, drying and heat treatment offer ways to raise value and expand markets.
Biogas and Renewable Energy from Livestock Waste
Biogas technology turns livestock waste into renewable energy and fertiliser, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and closing the circular-economy loop.
Hydroponics and Aeroponics: Growing Clean Vegetables Without Soil
Hydroponics and aeroponics feed plant roots directly without soil, enabling clean vegetable production in urban and commercial settings with high efficiency.
Greenhouses and High-Tech Farming: Optimal Environmental Control
Greenhouses and protected structures let growers control temperature, humidity, light and CO2, enabling precise, high-yield farming less exposed to weather risk.
Digital Transformation in Agriculture: Data Platforms and Digital Farmers
Digital transformation is spreading across the agricultural value chain. This article covers data platforms, digital land maps, e-commerce and the infrastructure and skills challenges.
Agricultural Drones: Spraying, Seeding, and Field Monitoring Applications
Drones are changing how Vietnamese fields are managed. This article covers precision spraying, seeding, multispectral monitoring, and the legal and training issues involved.