Fields of knowledge in the digital agricultural era

Vietnamese agriculture is entering a knowledge-based era, not just relying on experience, where science, technology, and innovation become new drivers of growth. Today, agriculture is no longer simply about "plowing, planting, and harvesting" as it was for generations before. A new agricultural system is emerging: an agriculture of knowledge, where every seed is monitored by big data, every field is operated by IoT sensors, every farm is managed by artificial intelligence, and value chains are connected across continents. And the message of this journey is:

Vietnamese farmers are not just tilling the fields; they are operators of technology, mastering the knowledge to produce high-quality agricultural products that are competitive in the global market. For decades, Vietnamese agriculture relied primarily on experience, weather, and manual labor. But entering a new era, a comprehensive transformation is underway.

For decades, Vietnamese agriculture relied primarily on experience, weather, and manual labor. But entering a new era, a comprehensive digital transformation is underway.

Agricultural production now adheres to international standards such as GlobalGAP and Organic; farming processes are automated and monitored by sensors. Soil, water, and nutrients are analyzed using modern science , and all products are traceable using QR codes or blockchain technology.

Mr. Tran Cong Thang - Director of the Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Policy Strategy: "In the coming period, and possibly starting from now, data technology is very important. Data technology helps us change the entire system, from farming systems to management systems to control systems."

Science has become the driving force behind agricultural acceleration. From breeding and biotechnology to farm automation and data management systems, scientists are applying artificial intelligence to diagnose pests and diseases, optimize productivity, and reduce production risks.

Associate Professor Dr. Dang Van Dong - Deputy Director of the Institute of Vegetable and Fruit Research, Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences: " It is the science and technology that has changed the landscape of our agricultural development. What is that change? It's new varieties. A series of new vegetable and fruit varieties have been introduced into production. A series of technologies have been applied in production throughout the country. Besides the suitable varieties, we have researched a series of technological processes. For example, this is a technological process, applying high technology in the production of Phalaenopsis orchids."

Mr. Bui Quang Phat - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Bac Ninh province: " It must be affirmed that digital transformation and the application of science and technology are key steps in developing the agriculture of Bac Ninh province. Especially in today's fiercely competitive market economy, land and labor resources are limited. Therefore, the application of science and technology and digital transformation in the agricultural sector is truly essential. In recent times, the agricultural sector of Bac Ninh province has implemented many activities, applied science and technology, digital transformation, and especially developed many OCOP products."

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnamese agriculture is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From purely labor-intensive fields… to production models based on knowledge, data, and technology.

Dr. Nguyen Van Long - Director of the Science and Technology Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment: "We have many models that have been and are being used very successfully. For example, in the field of crop cultivation and plant protection, we have high-tech models for rice production, and sugarcane production models of Agris Company in Tay Ninh, or coconut production in Bien Tre. Then there are flower production models right in Hanoi, which we understand, or pineapple production models in the Lau Giao farm in Ninh Binh, which we can clearly see."

Amidst the rapid transformation of Vietnamese agriculture, TH Group is a pioneering enterprise that brings the "data as a resource" mindset into production, laying the foundation for "knowledge-based agriculture". When agriculture combines high technology, management science, and the green economy, data becomes the foundation for creating large-scale, high-quality, and sustainable products.

At TH, from farming to livestock breeding, with data, the entire production process can be controlled. And it is this data that has made something seemingly simple yet incredibly significant possible: creating delicious fresh milk, laying the foundation for Vietnam's fresh milk revolution.

In just over a decade, TH has become a pioneering enterprise in the green economy and circular economy, not only contributing to raising the profile of Vietnam's dairy industry but also building new trust in genuine products, real value, and genuine people.

Building on that foundation, TH has brought Vietnamese brands to the world with a series of high-tech agricultural projects, forming a national-scale network for the production, processing, and distribution of clean food in the Russian Federation. This marks the first time Vietnam has exported a high-tech agricultural management model.

In the context of Vietnam's knowledge-based agriculture, TH demonstrates that: When businesses possess scientific thinking, data-driven thinking, and modern management thinking, and when they place their interests within the common interests of the nation and the community, only then can we together create a modern, green, sustainable, and globally competitive agricultural sector.

According to Dr. Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Science and Technology Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment: "In the field of animal husbandry, we have seen the application of high technology, for example, in the dairy industry, TH Dairy Company in the Central region. It's sunny and windy, so I think it's impossible to raise dairy animals there. But they have used high technology to achieve very good results. And the same applies to the aquaculture sector. In the forestry sector, many models have been and are being implemented effectively. Therefore, this has promoted the development of forestry products not only to serve 100 million people domestically, but also to be exported to over 100 countries and territories."

Scientific perspectives and prominent figures both domestically and internationally contribute to affirming that knowledge-based agriculture is no longer a distant future, but is clearly present in Vietnamese fields. A knowledge-based agriculture – where knowledgeable farmers, knowledge-based businesses, and knowledge-based science work together to create a new position for Vietnamese agricultural products on the world map.

Source: https://vtv.vn/canh-dong-tri-thuc-trong-ky-nguyen-nong-nghiep-so-100251218072226606.htm