Deploying MRV Process and Production Process of High Quality, Low Emission Rice in the Mekong Delta

Attending the conference were Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam, representatives from the People's Committees of provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta, managers and scientists from institutes and universities, Departments of Agriculture and Environment, international organizations, industry associations, businesses, cooperatives, and exemplary farmers.

Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam delivered a speech at the conference.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the process of producing high-quality, low-emission rice is a comprehensive process that guides all stages from seed selection, land preparation, sowing, fertilization, water management, pest and disease control to harvesting, storage, and consumption, helping to reduce emissions, save costs, and improve rice yield and quality. The MRV process is designed to establish a mechanism for measuring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas emission reduction (MRV) in rice cultivation, creating a foundation for certification and carbon credit verification in agriculture.

At the conference, experts, representatives from localities, research institutes, businesses, and international organizations discussed implementation methods, practical barriers, the application of digital training and electronic record-keeping for farmers, as well as resource mobilization, sharing of carbon credit benefits, and connecting sustainable rice consumption chains.

Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam requested the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection to guide, train, and support localities in applying the above process from the 2025-2026 winter-spring crop; the Departments of Agriculture and Environment of provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta region to review and select suitable raw material areas, linking the application of the process with other projects, planting area codes, traceability, and sustainability certification; the Department of Science, Technology and Environment to coordinate with the Institute of Agricultural Environment and international organizations to complete the emission reduction verification framework, synchronized with the national MRV system; the Department of Cooperative Economics and Rural Development and the National Agricultural Extension Center to build low-emission cooperative models, promote value chains and carbon credits in agriculture.

The conference agreed on a roadmap for pilot implementation starting from the 2025-2026 winter-spring crop season, with a view to expanding it throughout the region from 2027; and also to develop a set of tools to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction and economic benefits for farmers.

Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam emphasized: “Applying these two processes is not only a technical requirement but also the starting point for transforming Vietnam's rice production methods, from traditional production to green, smart, circular, and low-emission production. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hopes that localities, businesses, cooperatives, and farmers will cooperate synchronously to turn this process into a new standard in rice production in the Mekong Delta region.”

Text and photos: HA VAN

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