Digital technology helps make agriculture greener.

From agricultural production to an agricultural economy linked with digital transformation, farmers in Ca Mau have developed the habit of applying technology to serve production and product consumption. A modern, green agricultural sector, oriented towards smart rural areas, improving farmers' income and living standards, is becoming increasingly evident from this important step.

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Bringing technology to farmers

To change the traditional, quantity-driven mindset of farmers in agriculture, it is essential to provide them with access to technology. Mr. Nguyen Hoang Thoai, Chairman of the Provincial Farmers' Association, stated: "To leverage our role as a bridge, helping farmers access modern technology and move towards digital transformation in agriculture, the Farmers' Associations at all levels in the province have recently intensified their efforts in disseminating information and providing training on the application of technology in production and business; supporting farmers in connecting with e-commerce platforms to sell their products, thereby equipping them with the necessary knowledge about digital transformation so they can change their perceptions and innovate their thinking."

In addition, the association coordinates with relevant units to support farmers in registering trademarks for their products and goods; implementing good agricultural practices, VietGAP certification standards and traceability labels; and guiding and assisting production and business households in carrying out food safety certification procedures.

The use of drones to spray fertilizer and pesticides on fields is becoming increasingly common.

Strengthening linkages and creating conditions for members and farmers in the province to participate in a series of events on trade promotion, advertising, introduction, and market connection for OCOP products and agricultural products within and outside the province. Integrating programs and projects to build many green agricultural production models that apply high technology, are efficient, and sustainable.

With the support of technology, many distinctive products such as Rach Goc dried shrimp, U Minh Ha honey, Ca Mau crab, Hong Dan red rice, salted mud crab, safe vegetables, etc., are widely promoted, branded, and available in supermarket chains and e-commerce platforms. Statistics show that to date, 3,441 farmer members have accounts on Postmart and Felix platforms, thereby expanding their consumer market.

Farmers use rice transplanters, saving labor.

Proactive approach, bold investment

Armed with the support of local associations and demonstrating dynamism and a willingness to think outside the box and take action, many farmer members in the province are now confidently embarking on a revolution in their own fields. Investing in equipment, machinery, and applying technology to agricultural production, such as super-intensive shrimp farming using greenhouse technology, water recirculation systems, water fans, and environmental sensors; applying synchronized mechanization; managing production with software; producing traceable products; growing vegetables according to VietGAP standards; and using automatic drip irrigation systems, saving 30-40% of production costs, farmers are not only increasing their income but also contributing to the development of the province's agricultural economy.

Comrade Ho Trung Viet, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department (center), along with a delegation of officials, visited a model of clean vegetable cultivation in a greenhouse by farmers in An Xuyen ward.

In line with the digital transformation trend, Hoa Nam Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Service Cooperative (Quach Pham Commune) actively posts information and images about the production process of its crocodile leather wallets, belts, and sandals... to maintain brand recognition, increase competitiveness, and attract more customers. Thanks to leveraging social media and e-commerce platforms, the cooperative's products are sold more easily, prices are stable, and revenue is higher.

Mr. Mai Nhat Nam, Director of the Cooperative, shared: “Since learning to apply information technology and promptly grasping the digital transformation trend through social networks such as Zalo, Facebook, TikTok, and e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee, the cooperative's products have become more widely known to consumers. Customers have full access to product information about origin and production process, thus building trust and choosing to buy. The volume of goods sold is stable, helping to increase income for cooperative members.”

Mechanization and the application of science and technology to agricultural production help farmers save time, costs, and labor.

In Vinh Loc commune, since the digital transformation movement was implemented, farmers and production facilities have gradually approached and applied it to production and business. Furthermore, farmers have joined groups and associations on Zalo to stay updated on services providing high-quality seeds and agricultural supplies, and to receive technology transfer in the production and processing of agricultural products.

No longer farming according to traditional habits and folk experience, farmers in the digital transformation era have changed their agricultural production activities in the most efficient way, as affirmed by Mr. Nguyen Quoc Thai, Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Vinh Loc commune: "Digital transformation is an inevitable trend of modern agriculture, not only contributing to improving product quality but also providing an opportunity to move towards green production and sustainable development."

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