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Vietnam needs to accelerate the development of a unified national database for farming areas to comply with the EU's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) and support the digital transformation of agriculture, experts said at a conference on June 23.
Vietnam’s agricultural product traceability system has been rolled out in 26 of the country’s 34 provinces and cities, covering 18,500 products across 112 categories as of June 12, 2026.
Amid global disruptions, Vietnamese enterprises and industry groups are working together to stabilize supply chains and protect farmers.
With a focus on production restructuring, market expansion, deep processing and the application of science and technology, the agriculture and environment sector is steadily building a solid foundation for a new growth phase.
The fact that enterprises obtain European certification, participate in the fair and gain access to European customers demonstrates that Vietnamese organic products are capable of entering most global markets.
Eight PPP groups in agriculture were designed to boost productivity and cut emissions, but several - including fisheries and livestock - have failed to deliver, prompting a promise of reform from the Deputy Minister.
Phan Minh Thong, CEO of Phuc Sinh Group, a leading exporter of pepper and coffee, emphasized that Vietnam has immense potential in agriculture. However, numerous bottlenecks are preventing the country from unlocking its full value.
Vietnam's agricultural sector aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2035, compared to the baseline set in 2020.
The Agricultural Products Map of Vietnam will feature outstanding farm products from 34 provinces and cities, offering easy access to information about products, producers, and distributors for regulators, businesses, and consumers.
Officials are urging lawmakers to retain “high-tech agriculture” in Vietnam’s revised High Technology Law, warning that its removal could stall innovation and disrupt policy frameworks.
To ensure food safety, the most fundamental factor is a standardized production process in which VietGAP is considered the minimum requirement. However VietGAP-certified vegetables account for less than 1 percent of all vegetables.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment says that laws in the agriculture and environment fields must be “clear, consistent, and feasible” to avoid unnecessary burdens on businesses and local authorities, while addressing real-world challenges.
Vietnam’s agriculture scene has gone from scraping by to raking in over 60 billion USD in exports, turning rice paddies and coffee fields into a cash cow that’s fueling the nation’s economic rise.
The Northwest, a region rich in potential with endemic agricultural products and valuable medicinal herbs, stands at the threshold of breaking into the international agricultural sector.
As Vietnam seeks to modernise its agricultural sector and stay globally competitive, the circular economy is emerging as a critical pathway toward greener and more sustainable farming.
After studying abroad and working for a public university in HCM City, in 2019 Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc made a surprising decision to return to her hometown and start a business.
Solar power in agriculture should be studied as one of the most promising approaches to generating clean energy in VN, said economists and business insiders.
At present, agricultural exports, such as rice, coffee and seafood, have steadily secured a stable place in major global markets.
In 2024, agricultural exports brought record high revenue of $62.5 billion. However, Minister of Agriculture Le Minh Hoan believes value could increase tenfold without an increase in output with new agricutural methods.
VN agro-forestry-aquatic product exports are projected to surpass $62 billion in 2024, with a record trade surplus of $18.6 billion, marking a new milestone for the sector. This promising achievement signals potential for stronger growth in 2025.