“Young farmer” with the aspiration to raise the value of Vietnamese agricultural products

As a country with great advantages in agricultural production and processing. Therefore, currently, startup projects in Vietnam choosing agriculture are becoming a potential direction. Young entrepreneurs are turning local agricultural products into valuable products, contributing to promoting sustainable development.

From cocoa beans commonly grown in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands, high-quality chocolate bars have been born, bearing a strong local imprint. This project has excellently won First Prize in the Green Startup Project Competition 2025 recently held in Ho Chi Minh City.

Mr. Huynh Hoang Nhat Truong - Representative of the project "Bittersweet Chocolatier - Phu Quoc Chocolate" shared: "The way I chose is identity, bringing Vietnamese folk culture to the packaging, from there telling the story of Vietnamese culture through chocolate products. In Phu Quoc, the main resource is tourism , so I want to make chocolate a high-end product with high applicability".

Young Vietnamese Farmer Entrepreneur Incubator

After 13 years of persistence, the Green Startup Project Competition has become an “incubator” for Vietnamese agricultural businesses. From the competition, young people across the country have been steadfast in the model of developing indigenous resources, contributing to the formation of a vibrant Vietnamese business ecosystem.

Ms. Phan Thi Mai with the project "Pure peanut oil and sustainable raw material development" in Gia Lai confided: "I just want to continue my dream of returning to the fields, my parents' dream of making quality products from local agricultural products, raising the value of local agricultural products. Creating livelihoods for farmers, especially rural women".

Elevating Vietnamese agricultural products through creativity and identity

Not only focusing on quality, young startup projects also aim at consumer health and sustainable development . Project "Plant-based floss"

Ms. Duong Yen Nhi - Representative of the project "Plant-based floss" (Ho Chi Minh City) shared: "The special feature of the product is the exploitation of raw materials and spices typical of many regions of Vietnam. We do not use preservatives, are streamlined in processing, both safe for health and enhance the value of Vietnamese agricultural products".

Need to exploit domestic market deeply

Experts highly appreciate the innovative spirit and practical implementation capacity of the projects. However, for sustainable development, the domestic market is still the most important foundation before expanding to the world.

Ms. Pham Chi Lan - Economic expert commented: "In exploiting local resources, young people are also interested in applying new techniques, creating added value - in line with the spirit of circular economy. Working with the domestic market helps them receive quick feedback and perfect better products."

Mr. Nguyen Lam Vien - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vinamit Joint Stock Company shared: "The surprising thing is that young people have caught up with new market trends, such as applying biotechnology in preservation and processing to increase value. You are on the right track."

Aspiration for sustainable agriculture

With creativity, passion and courage, the young generation of Vietnamese farmers is gradually building a modern agriculture.

With creativity, passion and courage, the young generation of Vietnamese farmers is gradually building a modern, sustainable and highly competitive agriculture in the international market.

From today's startup seeds, Vietnam can expect a future of agricultural products with strong identity and reaching the world .

Source: https://htv.com.vn/doanh-nong-tre-voi-khat-vong-nang-tam-gia-tri-nong-san-viet-222251108125740549.htm