Applying science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation among farmers.

The conference was held in both in-person and online formats, with 34 connection points across provinces and cities and over 1,900 delegates.

Comrade Nong Quang Nhat, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, chaired the conference at the online meeting point in Thai Nguyen province.

Attending the conference at the Thai Nguyen provincial branch were Mr. Nong Quang Nhat, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of several relevant departments, agencies, and units; and representatives of exemplary farmers, businesses, and cooperatives in the province's agricultural sector.

The 2025 Prime Minister's Conference on Dialogue with Vietnamese Farmers, themed "Applying Science and Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation in Farmers," aims to concretize the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthroughs in the development of science and technology, innovation and national digital transformation, and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on the development of the private economy in the new situation.

A view of the conference at the Thái Nguyên province venue.

At the conference, farmers, representatives of cooperatives and businesses asked questions, expressed opinions, and made proposals directly to the Government, the Prime Minister, and leaders of ministries and sectors, focusing on key issues such as: Establishing new mechanisms to support the transfer and application of science and technology; developing mechanisms and policies for regional economic development in agriculture; implementing policies to support farmers in stabilizing the consumption of agricultural products, especially through supermarket and retail systems; the government should research the formation of a credit fund through the Farmers' Association to support high-tech agricultural projects; and researching specific and superior support policies to encourage businesses to invest confidently in the agricultural sector, while also assisting businesses in accessing credit loans and preferential tax rates when importing equipment and machinery.

Delegates attending the conference at the Thái Nguyên province venue.

The Prime Minister and leaders of ministries and agencies exchanged and discussed issues raised by farmers, representatives of cooperatives, and businesses. Representatives of ministries and agencies directly answered and clarified questions regarding land, environment, loans, technology, export markets, preferential mechanisms for cooperatives, high-quality human resources, infrastructure for digital transformation in agriculture, etc.

Concluding the conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that agriculture, farmers, and rural areas play a particularly important role, serving as a pillar of the economy, contributing to political stability, social order and security, and establishing the brand of Vietnamese agriculture internationally. The Prime Minister requested relevant ministries and agencies to study and develop a public-private partnership mechanism to develop modern digital infrastructure to meet the needs of farmers.

The Prime Minister chaired the Conference.

The Prime Minister presided over the conference. Photo: hanoimoi.vn

Regarding proposals related to capital, credit, and scientific and technological training, the Prime Minister requested relevant agencies to study and develop policy mechanisms that are simple, accessible, and mutually beneficial to support farmers, especially in the context of climate change. Attention should be paid to developing digital cooperatives and digitizing raw material areas linked to e-commerce. Increased investment in building qualified quarantine centers is also necessary. Furthermore, continued efforts should be made to promote linkages and cooperation, forming sustainable value chains and fostering the development of the private sector in agriculture and rural areas.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202512/ung-dung-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-doi-moi-sang-tao-va-chuyen-doi-so-trong-nong-dan-98a7970/