Vietnam has great potential to develop maritime farming. The problem is whether localities are determined to do it, according to Tran Dinh Luan, director of the Department of Fisheries.

Experts have advocated for deep processing to enhance competitiveness and create higher-value products.

Effective branding is highly recommended to improve the competitiveness and popularity of Vietnamese farm produce, according to business insiders.

China was the only market that witnessed positive growth in Vietnam’s farm exports in 2023, while negative growth rates were reported for all other key markets.

Local people all have experience in farming, but what’s crucial is to have someone organise the production. In the past, most households worked individually, relying simply on their personal strength.

VN remains committed to efforts in restructuring its agriculture sector, promoting the development of green, clean, ecological, organic, high-tech, intelligent agriculture and adapting to climate change.

Vietnam has set a target of obtaining US$54-55 billion in agro-forestry-aquatic export revenue in 2024.

Vietnam is still weak at organizing agricultural production with value chains. Farm produce is mostly sold at traditional markets.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 30 chaired his annual dialogue with farmers nationwide, with its theme highlighting farmers’ central role in the development of agriculture, rural economy, and green, sustainable new-style rural areas.

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have been offering incentives and taking a range of solutions to lure more investment inflows into agriculture and rural development, in line with the region's potential and strength.

Science and technology are currently contributing more to the added value of agricultural production, improving exports and ensuring profits for farmers.

Urban agriculture using advanced technology is a developing trend in HCM City.

Thailand began applying new technologies early, such as blockchain and AI, to develop its agriculture, and Vietnam should do the same.

The agricultural land area in HCM City has decreased by hundreds of hectares each year. To prevent farmers from putting land into plots for sale, it is necessary to ensure profits for agricultural production.

Tiktokers are advertising and selling farm produce through livestreams.

The demand for Vietnam’s farm produce is increasing in many markets, especially China. However, the markets have become choosier, requiring stricter phytosanitary measures.

In the next three years, some 90 local farmers in HCM City will get opportunities to go abroad to learn and exchange experiences in agricultural product processing, marketing and selling.

Raising quality and safety standards has unlocked high-value markets for Vietnamese farmers.

The previous generation of farmers never dreamed of becoming rich one day because farming depended on weather conditions, which were always changeable. But current generations can turn their dreams into reality thanks to smart agriculture.