Vietnam - Korea: Connecting technology to develop sustainable agriculture

Many advanced agricultural technologies and products were shared at the Workshop on Introducing and Promoting Trade, Connecting Vietnam - Korea Agricultural Technology 2025.

On November 26, the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS) in collaboration with the Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency (KOAT) organized the "Workshop on Introducing and Promoting Trade, Connecting Vietnam - Korea Agricultural Technology 2025".

Overview of the Workshop on Introducing and Promoting Trade, Connecting Agricultural Technology between Vietnam and Korea 2025. Photo: Phuong Linh.

In his opening speech at the workshop, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, Director of VAAS, emphasized that Korea is an important market for many key Vietnamese products such as seafood, fruits, pepper, coffee, rice and wood products. Korean agricultural products, materials, farming equipment and advanced technology are increasingly attracting the attention of Vietnamese businesses and farmers.

The two countries have implemented many cooperation programs in research and development of varieties, post-harvest technology, mechanization, smart agriculture, and biotechnology, contributing to improving the productivity, quality, and sustainability of Vietnamese agriculture.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, Director of VAAS, highly appreciated the relationship between Vietnam and Korea. Photo: Phuong Linh.

“This workshop focuses on exchanging experiences between Vietnamese scientists , research institutes and Korean agricultural agencies and enterprises; sharing the results of practical testing in Vietnam for some Korean agricultural materials products. New technologies and research products such as: biological products for pest control, microorganisms for environmental treatment, organic and microbial fertilizers, automatic irrigation systems and materials for net houses and greenhouses will be introduced to Vietnamese enterprises.

In addition, information on import and export conditions of technology, materials and agricultural products between the two countries will also be discussed in detail to promote trade and expand cooperation between the parties," said Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Son.

According to Mr. Nguyen Quy Duong, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, the workshop is a step in preparation for a new development stage of Vietnamese agriculture. Photo: Phuong Linh.

According to Mr. Ko Bok Nam, Director of KOAT, since 2020, VAAS and the Korea Agricultural Research Institute (RDA) have cooperated to build pilot greenhouses according to the Smart Farm model. From this cooperation foundation, RDA not only focuses on smart agricultural technology but also implements the Testbed Project in Vietnam to verify the effectiveness of Korean agricultural equipment. The project is implemented with the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute (FAVRI) and the National Fertilizer Testing Institute (NCFT), opening up opportunities for deeper cooperation between the two countries in the agricultural sector.

Mr. Ko Bok Nam hopes that through this workshop, the two sides will share the results achieved and find new directions of cooperation towards sustainable development.

Director Ko Bok Nam hopes that the two countries will soon share the results of their cooperation. Photo: Phuong Linh.

Mr. Nguyen Quy Duong, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, affirmed that the workshop is a step in preparation for a new development stage of Vietnamese agriculture - where science, technology and international cooperation become the central driving force.

“With the active participation of the Ministry, its agencies, units, affiliated institutes and schools, along with businesses from both countries, the scientific community and investors, I believe that we will identify priority areas for technology connection such as plant varieties; agricultural materials (organic - microbial fertilizers, biological pesticides, treatment products); smart agriculture; post-harvest technology, processing and preservation; and agricultural circular economy . At the same time, it will open up new trade opportunities for key agricultural products and suggest long-term cooperation initiatives on human resource training, joint research, building laboratories and innovation centers linking Vietnam and Korea,” Mr. Duong expressed.

Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS) and Bioplan Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Photo: Phuong Linh.

Deputy Director Duong suggested that delegates, experts and businesses share frankly and exchange openly, focusing on practical issues, technologies, models and projects that can be deployed immediately or in the near future.

At the workshop, 12 Korean enterprises introduced advanced agricultural technologies and products, including fertilizers and pesticides, suitable for the practical needs of Vietnamese enterprises, cooperatives and localities. The event also saw the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS) and Bioplan Co., Ltd.; Hai Anh Trading Joint Stock Company and Hyunnong Co., Ltd.

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