Khanh Hoa Province Steps Up Efforts to Modernize Agriculture through Science and Technology

The province of Khanh Hoa in Vietnam's south-central region is accelerating its efforts to modernize agriculture through the use of science, technology, and digital transformation. This initiative is in line with the Politburo's Resolution No. 57, which emphasizes breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. Khanh Hoa recognizes the importance of advanced technology and intelligent solutions in enhancing agricultural productivity, improving product quality, and developing a modern agricultural ecosystem. The province has seen a rise in sustainable farming practices, with many local cooperatives and farms adopting circular economic models and advanced cultivation standards such as VietGAP and organic farming.

Key Takeaways:

• Khanh Hoa has recognized the use of advanced technology and intelligent solutions as a crucial factor in enhancing agricultural productivity, improving product quality, and developing a modern agricultural ecosystem.
• The province has seen a rise in sustainable farming practices, with many local cooperatives and farms adopting circular economic models and advanced cultivation standards such as VietGAP and organic farming.
• Sakura Farm in Dong Khanh Son commune is notable for its comprehensive use of automated irrigation, fertilisation, and AI-powered soil analysis, complemented by drone monitoring for crop management, producing high-quality, chemical-free durians.
• The Nha Ho Research Institute for Cotton and Agriculture Development has pioneered biotechnology and genetic techniques to develop high-yield, climate-adapted varieties of grapes, apples, asparagus, aloe vera, rice, mangoes, longans, and jackfruit.
• By 2030, the institute plans to prioritize pest- and climate-resilient crops, microbial and nano-technology for soil improvement, IoT-based cultivation systems, and AI-powered pest management.
• Khanh Hoa has over 1,003 ha under high-tech farming and more than 5,599 ha certified under USDA-NOP (US), JAS (Japan), and EU organic standards.
• The province has issued 163 planting area codes covering over 5,171 ha, along with three packaging facility codes for mango and durian exports to the EU and China.
• Key crops such as durian, mango, pomelo, asparagus, and aloe vera have penetrated export markets, while grapes and apples have a high profit margin.

Statistics:

• Khanh Hoa has over 1,003 ha under high-tech farming.
• Over 5,599 ha are certified under USDA-NOP (US), JAS (Japan), and EU organic standards.
• 163 planting area codes have been issued, covering over 5,171 ha.
• 3 packaging facility codes have been issued for mango and durian exports to the EU and China.
• High-tech grape cultivation can generate 600 million VND per hectare per crop, with two crops annually.

Sources:

• Vietnam News Agency
• HT Digital Content Services