Attracting investment in high-tech agriculture to industrial parks

With the orientation of green growth and improving production efficiency, Son La province is actively implementing breakthrough solutions to attract businesses to invest in the field of high-tech agriculture. The emergence of projects applying advanced technology has contributed to strongly promoting deep processing activities, improving the quality of agricultural products, opening a strategic, sustainable and effective direction for local agriculture.

Panorama of Mai Son Industrial Park, Chieng Mung commune.

In the industrial planning orientation of Son La province, there are Mai Son Industrial Park and Van Ho Industrial Park. Of which, Van Ho Industrial Park is looking for capable investors to build and operate infrastructure, creating clean land for the next projects.

At Mai Son Industrial Park, Phase I has reached a 65.1% occupancy rate, attracting 8 projects, of which 6 are deep processing projects, initially forming a connected industrial - agricultural ecosystem, affirming its role as a strategic destination for the agricultural processing industry. Many projects have come into operation such as VFI Food Processing Factory; Modified Starch Processing Factory of BHL Agricultural Processing Joint Stock Company.

BHL Agricultural Products Processing Joint Stock Company is one of the enterprises operating effectively in Mai Son Industrial Park. In 2016, the Company built a cassava starch processing factory with a capacity of 200 tons/day and night, then upgraded to 300 tons/day and night. In 2025, the Company continued to complete the investment in the BHL Son La modified starch factory project. Mr. Vu Hung Binh, General Director of BHL Son La Group, shared: BHL modified starch factory is a strong shift away from dependence on raw products. Different from normal starch, modified starch uses high technology, creating products with outstanding features such as heat resistance, high adhesion and bringing many times higher economic value. It is expected that the Company will continue to invest in the BHL Son La glucose liquid sugar processing factory project to produce a variety of products, increase revenue and create jobs for local workers.

In addition, at Mai Son Industrial Park, the construction of the Mavin Mai Son Animal Feed and Agricultural Products Processing Complex Project was started; the investment policy for the Solas Factory project of Bao Lam Son La Company; the BHL Son La Glucose Liquid Sugar Processing Factory project of BHL Agricultural Products Processing Joint Stock Company was approved; appraisal procedures for Dream Plastic Mai Son Factory were guided and the investment policy was adjusted and the investor was approved for the BHL Son La Glucose Project.

VFI Investment Trade Production Joint Stock Company installs food processing factory line.

The factory complex invested by a member unit of Mavin Group is one of the projects expected to be completed and put into operation in 2026. The complex project invests in 2 main items, including: Factory producing livestock and poultry feed with a capacity of 200,000 tons/year; Agricultural processing factory with a capacity of 300,000 tons/year, scale of 109,000 m², with a total investment capital of 350 billion VND. Currently, the Company is focusing on labor, mobilizing machinery and equipment to implement the construction of the factory. The completed project will contribute to increasing the value of agricultural products, bringing modern processing technology into production, aiming at international standards and creating jobs for local workers.

Along with attracting investment in industrial parks, the network of 21 industrial clusters planned in the province is gradually promoting efficiency, especially in large specialized areas. Typically, in Moc Chau Industrial Cluster, which is planned for 25.25 hectares, the planning occupancy rate has reached 93.4%, gathering large processing enterprises, including: Nafoods Tay Bac Joint Stock Company, Moc Chau Industrial Bamboo Production Joint Stock Company , Tay Bac Agricultural Investment and Development Joint Stock Company, actively contributing to the agricultural value chain.

In addition to the achieved results, the province's work of attracting investment in infrastructure for industrial zones and clusters still faces many difficulties, mainly due to problems with site clearance and limited capital for infrastructure investment. Currently, the province has 13 enterprises that have completed construction investment and are operating stably in industrial zones and clusters. The province has reviewed and adjusted the planning; rearranged Moc Chau Industrial Cluster in Bo Bun sub-region to optimize land use and environmental treatment; at the same time, prioritized attracting investment in technical infrastructure, creating clean land funds and promoting administrative reform. For key projects, the province has developed detailed support plans, clearly defining responsibilities and progress to promptly remove difficulties for enterprises.

Workers of VFI Investment Trade Production JSC test run the production line.

Mr. Ha Nhu Hue, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, said: To achieve the goal of sustainable agricultural development according to Resolution No. 08-NQ/TU, the Industry and Trade sector focuses on implementing a strategy to selectively attract investment associated with infrastructure completion. The province prioritizes high-tech, environmentally friendly projects, strongly shifting from outsourcing to deep processing and inviting capable strategic investors to create spillover effects. At the same time, production facilities will be arranged in industrial parks and clusters to optimize resources and handle the environment.

The focus is on accelerating the completion of infrastructure in Mai Son, Van Ho, Moc Chau; removing obstacles in site clearance for Mai Son Industrial Park Phase I and preparing procedures for Phase II. The industry also coordinates to promote connecting traffic projects such as Hoa Binh - Moc Chau Expressway, Na San Airport, and at the same time promotes the role of Resolution 08 Working Group in supporting businesses, ensuring effective project operation and practical contributions to the local economy.

Panorama of Gia Phu Industrial Park, Gia Phu commune.

The policy of attracting high-tech agricultural investment into industrial zones and clusters is a breakthrough step, demonstrating the strategic vision of Son La. With the decisive participation of the entire political system and the effectiveness of the "leading crane" projects in Mai Son and Moc Chau, Son La province is gradually realizing the goal of becoming a center for deep agricultural processing in the Northwest, increasing the value of agricultural products, promoting green and sustainable growth for farmers.

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