AI and IoT are helping green agriculture accelerate its growth.

Experts believe that digital transformation with AI and IoT is a crucial solution for building green agriculture, adapting to climate change, and achieving sustainable development.

On the morning of June 4th, at the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture , the 3rd National Scientific Conference on the theme "Agricultural and Rural Environment and Sustainable Development" attracted a large number of scientists, managers, businesses, and experts in the fields of agriculture and environment. The conference focused on three main areas: rural environmental management, environmental technologies and solutions, and ecological agriculture and green rural development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, delivered the opening remarks at the workshop. Photo: Mai Dan.

In his opening remarks, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, stated that agriculture and rural areas not only play a crucial role in ensuring food security but also serve as an important pillar of the economy . However, Vietnam is facing a series of challenges ranging from climate change, resource degradation, environmental pollution to urbanization pressure and land-use conversion.

According to him, in the new context, digital transformation, green transformation, and the application of science and technology will be key to innovating the agricultural growth model, while protecting the environment and enhancing resilience to the increasingly extreme impacts of natural disasters.

This message was also emphasized by many delegates participating in the workshop, with the role of digital technology in promoting green agriculture being particularly highlighted.

According to Mr. Nguyen Bach Tung, Deputy Director of the Center for Environmental Fluid Dynamics, the application of AI and IoT allows for monitoring soil moisture, plant nutrition, and identifying pests and diseases from drone or camera images. Photo: Mai Dan.

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Mr. Nguyen Bach Tung, Deputy Director of the Center for Environmental Fluid Dynamics, Natural Sciences Company - Faculty of Natural Sciences (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), believes that smart agriculture is not simply about equipping with modern equipment, but about building a closed data loop in which Internet of Things (IoT) sensors collect field data, and artificial intelligence (AI) analyzes and provides recommendations to support producers in making more accurate decisions.

According to Mr. Tung, the application of AI and IoT allows for monitoring soil moisture, plant nutrition, and identifying pests and diseases from drone or camera images, thereby enabling early risk detection and reducing chemical use. Practical implementation in several localities such as the Central Highlands, Ninh Binh, and Nghe An shows that the technology can support real-time production management, save resources, and improve farming efficiency.

Associate Professor Cao Truong Son, Faculty of Resources and Environment, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, emphasized the importance of digital transformation in agricultural management. Photo: Mai Dan.

From an environmental management perspective, Associate Professor Cao Truong Son, Faculty of Resources and Environment, Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, stated that Vietnamese agriculture is facing an urgent need for a green transformation. Despite achieving many successes in exports and ensuring food security, the agricultural sector still faces challenges such as land degradation, increased waste, environmental pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Notably, the agricultural sector currently accounts for approximately 27.5% of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions.

According to Associate Professor Cao Truong Son, to achieve the goal of developing ecological, modern, and environmentally friendly agriculture, it is necessary to promote digital transformation in agricultural management, build a digitized database on soil, environment, and emissions; and simultaneously apply IoT, AI, sensors, satellites, and unmanned aerial vehicles in production. These technologies not only help with precise irrigation and smart fertilization but also reduce resource waste, limit emissions, and increase productivity.

The workshop attracted a large number of participants, including scientists, managers, businesspeople, and experts in the fields of agriculture and environment. Photo: Mai Dan.

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Experts at the conference all agreed that green transformation cannot succeed without the connection between scientists, businesses, management agencies, and farmers. In particular, science and technology, especially AI and IoT, are opening up opportunities to create smarter, more efficient, and sustainable agriculture, contributing to the realization of the goal of building an ecological agriculture, modern rural areas, and civilized farmers in the new development phase.

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