A boost for high-tech livestock farming.

The livestock industry in Dak Lak is undergoing a strong transformation, shifting from small-scale to large-scale, concentrated farms that utilize modern technology.

Great potential

Dak Lak possesses unique advantages to become a livestock farming center in the South Central and Central Highlands regions, with vast land resources and favorable natural conditions for building large-scale industrial farms. The province's livestock industry has clearly shifted from small-scale, scattered farming to large-scale farm production, applying high technology, adhering to biosafety and disease control procedures, and adopting advanced techniques in a closed production chain. The production of various types of meat, egg production, and the value of livestock production have grown significantly, contributing importantly to socio -economic development, meeting food needs, creating jobs, and stabilizing the lives of people in the province. By early 2026, the total livestock population in the province is estimated to reach over 22.2 million head. Of which, the pig population will reach over 1.08 million head (an increase of 54,000 head), and the poultry population will reach over 20.7 million head (an increase of 113,300 head). The estimated output of all types of meat reached 377,265 tons, an increase of 0.92% compared to the same period last year.

The livestock farming project of DHN Dak Lak High-Tech Agricultural Development Joint Stock Company in Ea M'Droh commune. (Photo provided by the company)

To effectively capitalize on this advantage, the province has issued a comprehensive system of guiding documents, focusing on the Livestock Development Strategy for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2045. The province's current policy focuses on systematically planning the development space, allocating approximately 7,594 hectares of land specifically for concentrated livestock farming by 2030. The locality prioritizes attracting investment in the western communes and areas bordering Cambodia such as Ea Bung, Ia Rvê, Ea H'leo, Ea M'Droh, etc., to optimize land use efficiency and ensure national defense and security requirements. The Provincial People's Committee has directed relevant departments and localities to review, support, and resolve difficulties and obstacles, creating favorable conditions for the implementation of concentrated livestock farming projects and farms in the province. In particular, the province focuses on high-tech application projects based on the circular economy and green economy model to guide livestock farmers in production to meet market demands.

According to Mr. Nguyen Minh Huan, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of the province, livestock farming is an important production sector, accounting for approximately 20% of the value of agricultural production, ranking second in the sectoral structure. In recent years, livestock farming in the province has gradually shifted towards industrial-scale farms, applying high technology, and being linked to production organized along the value chain, ensuring biosafety. Simultaneously, the application of VietGAP livestock farming processes has been expanded to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Realizing high-tech projects.

The vigorous implementation of investment attraction policies has yielded concrete results, with the province currently having 66 livestock projects approved for investment/registration certificates, covering a total area of ​​approximately 4,941 hectares and with a total investment capital of approximately 10,121 billion VND. To date, 28 projects have been completed and are operational, creating momentum to promote the development of the livestock industry towards professionalism.

The mark of high technology is clearly demonstrated through typical projects, such as the poultry hatchery of Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Group in Pơng Drang commune. With a total investment of over 130 billion VND, this is the first factory in Vietnam to apply infrared beak trimming technology and InOvo vaccination, with a capacity of 70,000 eggs per hour. Each month, the factory supplies more than 2.4 million high-quality chicks, forming a closed value chain from the parent farm in Ea Tul commune to affiliated farms.

In addition, the livestock project of DHN Dak Lak High-Tech Agricultural Development Joint Stock Company in Ea M'Droh commune is also a successful example. With a system of grandparent and great-grandparent breeding pigs imported from Canada, the project currently has more than 2,700 breeding sows and over 9,000 gilts, supplying the market with over 10,000 piglets annually.

In addition, the duck breeding farm project of Hoa Thang Livestock Company Limited in Ea O commune is expected to supply approximately 8 million ducklings per year when it becomes operational…

The involvement of large enterprises not only improves the productivity and quality of livestock but also promotes production linkages along the value chain. Currently, eight enterprises are implementing contract farming for pigs and chickens, helping farmers access advanced techniques and create sustainable value chains. These projects are the foundation for Dak Lak to overcome difficulties and build disease-free livestock farming areas according to international standards to serve domestic and export needs.

Minh Thuan - Minh Duyen

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/kinh-te/202602/cu-hich-chan-nuoi-cong-nghe-cao-4646983/