Smart agriculture for farmers and women in mountainous areas
Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Operations Director of Hachi Vietnam Technology Joint Stock Company, shared the story of the agricultural sector. Ms. Huong said that Vietnam is entering a period of strong transformation of the Vietnamese agricultural sector, towards developing ecological agriculture, civilized farmers, especially in the context of climate change, aging rural labor and global competitive pressure.
In that journey, farmers cannot stand alone. They need access to technology, to the market, to knowledge, especially to smart, affordable, and accessible agricultural models. According to Ms. Huong, this is the mission that Hachi has been pursuing for the past 8 years - as an agricultural technology startup incubated by the Climate Change Innovation Center Project (VCIC), under the Ministry of Science and Technology .
The company has learned models from developed countries, applying them to the specific climate, soil, and crop characteristics of Vietnam. By applying 90% automation, integrating IoT, AI, nutrient and light sensors, Hachi has brought advanced agricultural technologies from Israel, Korea, and Japan to Vietnam.
Ms. Huong emphasized that after 8 years, Hachi has deployed more than 250 smart greenhouse models from the plains to the highlands, from urban areas to the border. In particular, low-cost greenhouse models combined with climate control platforms via smartphones help farmers in Son La, Hoa Binh , Tuyen Quang to grow melons, medicinal herbs, and clean vegetables all year round, regardless of the weather. From traditional farmers, they become "digital farm operators" with just one touch.
In addition, the company also develops smart indoor farm models, high-tech ginseng farms and export-standard farm chains, aiming for a high-value, green, clean and sustainable agriculture. “We believe that access to technology is not only a privilege for those with means but must be an opportunity for everyone, especially disadvantaged groups,” said Ms. Huong.
Hachi is also committed to building smart agricultural models towards inclusiveness, creating conditions for women, youth and ethnic minorities to proactively master knowledge, technology and sustainable livelihoods. When technology reaches farmers, it is not only digital transformation but also a transformation of trust, a restoration of the farmer spirit, and pride in farming in the new era. Ms. Huong also represents the group of businesses calling on policy makers, financial institutions, investment funds and the community to spread innovative agricultural models, especially inclusive models so that every farmer, whether women, young people or ethnic minorities, has the opportunity to access agriculture 4.0 in their own way. The CEO of Hachi Vietnam Technology Joint Stock Company affirmed that Vietnamese intelligence, innovation and green technology have become the driving force for Vietnamese agriculture to enter the 4.0 era. Every farmer is not only a producer, but also a technology master, a green warrior in the battle for climate and sustainable development. “Innovation has no borders, Hachi hopes to participate in international conferences, to be able to bring made-in-Vietnam agricultural technology to the world,” Ms. Huong expressed...
Solving the problem of "good harvest, low price" of Vietnamese agricultural products
Associate Professor Nguyen Minh Tan, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, has made important contributions to helping increase the value of Vietnamese agricultural products in the market. She is also a pioneer in applying technology to solve the challenges of Vietnamese agriculture. "Do not research what you have, but research what society needs." That is the viewpoint that Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Minh Tan has pursued throughout her research journey.
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Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga, Director of the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change. (Photo: Ministry of Science and Technology) |
Associate Professor, Dr. Tan shared that a "hot" issue in our country's agriculture for many years is the problem of "good harvest, low price". There are many types of high-quality tropical fruits, but every year agricultural products have to be "rescued", due to fragmented production, outdated post-harvest technology, mainly exported in raw form. With the birth of the tropical fruit juice concentration technology integrating membrane processes - JEVA in 2018, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Minh Tan is known as a scientist who "rescues" sustainable agricultural products with green technology. She not only brings a technological solution, but also contributes to shaping a sustainable direction for Vietnam's agricultural sector. In particular, during the Covid-19 pandemic, JEVA technology has proven its effectiveness in helping many agricultural processing enterprises maintain production and optimize product quality.
In Document 4324/VPCP-QHDP, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assigned the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) to pay attention to and support the creation of favorable conditions for ordering appropriate scientific and technological tasks for the Vietnam Association of Intellectual Women and Vietnamese female scientists to participate in research and contribute to the development of science and technology and innovation. The Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Science and Technology to preside over and coordinate with the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union and relevant ministries and agencies to guide the Vietnam Association of Intellectual Women to proactively propose ordering scientific and technological tasks in accordance with legal regulations and other support measures in the spirit of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.
In JEVA technology, the process of evaporating fruit juice at moderate temperatures (below 45°C) and ambient pressure has reduced the energy required by 80% and preserved most of the vitamins compared to the traditional method of cooking or boiling the juice to create evaporation, which consumes a lot of energy and destroys the vitamins. The highlight of JEVA is the ability to separate water from the juice while still preserving the maximum flavor, color and beneficial bioactive substances in the processed product. These results have been verified by the research team in the laboratory and published in international scientific journals.
Over the years, Associate Professor Dr. Tan has traveled all over the country and worked on various fruits such as passion fruit, dragon fruit, oranges, grapefruit and coconuts; consulting with producers and providing them with samples for their customers to test. She has used all the feedback and data collected to improve her system. The process is now monitored and controlled by IP protocol and optimized by artificial intelligence.
Associate Professor Dr. Minh Tan is currently developing deep processing technology for dragon fruit to optimize product value, limit CO2 emissions and meet export standards. These projects not only help increase the value of agricultural products but also expand opportunities for small and medium enterprises. In addition, she is also cooperating with enterprises in the field of food technology to apply advanced solutions to production. Her goal is not only to develop new technologies but also to create a sustainable science - business ecosystem, in which research is successfully transferred and brings practical benefits to society.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Minh Tan not only contributed to the development of science and technology in the country but also became a strong source of inspiration for the younger generation about the unlimited scientific journey of a persistent and pioneering woman who brought science to "rescue" Vietnamese agricultural products and more...
Resolution 57 opens up opportunities for female scientists
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga, Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change, with in-depth research, especially the initiative to estimate solar radiation from Himawari satellite data and the model to forecast rainfall distribution in storms, she has made practical contributions to the development of renewable energy and disaster prevention and control in Vietnam.
As one of the female scientists honored to directly attend the meeting with General Secretary To Lam, she is clearly aware of the deep concern and political determination of the Party and State for the survival of Vietnamese science. According to the female PhD, Resolution 57 is an important milestone, opening up many opportunities and strategic directions for scientists to contribute to the country's construction and development. In the field of Earth Sciences, this statement is even more meaningful when climate change is taking place clearly: the average global temperature by the end of April 2025 has increased by 1.58°C compared to pre-industrial levels, exceeding the Paris Agreement threshold; extreme weather events such as super typhoon Yagi 2024 causing serious damage are evidence of the imbalance caused by human overexploitation of resources.
According to Ms. Nga, currently, women account for about 45% of the scientific research force, increasingly affirming their role in key areas such as medicine, biotechnology, environment, computer science and winning many major awards. Resolution 57 of the Party and State emphasizes the role of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, opening up opportunities for female scientists to promote their strengths, persistently pursue major research projects, cooperate domestically and internationally, and transfer technology. "The active participation of women in research, innovation and development of human resources in science and technology contributes to promoting gender equality and sustainable development," Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga emphasized.
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