Mr. Le Minh Loi’s family in Dong Tien village, An Nghia commune, invested 4 billion VND in installing an automatic irrigation system for clean vegetable production.
Capitalizing on a change in mindset towards production
In the province, investing in high-tech greenhouse and production buildings is a well-established trend. Farmers are no longer entirely dependent on climatic conditions and can now actively control the growth environment of their crops, improving productivity and product quality.
Ms. Dinh Thi Thuong, director of Da Bac Clean Food Service and Supply cooperative, stated, “Greenhouse vegetable cultivation models not only provide stable yields but also meet market standards, creating sustainable opportunities and contributing to income growth.”
The Da Bac agricultural service and food supply cooperative invested in an outdoor weather monitoring station and an intelligent irrigation system, gradually automating key steps in the production of healthy vegetables compliant with VietGAP standards.
An exemplary case is the orange cultivation area in Cao Phong, which has long suffered from prolonged soil degradation and pest infestations. To address this, since 2023, the Department of Agriculture and Environment has implemented a citrus replanting project in zone 2 of Cao Phong commune, involving 32 households covering over 14 hectares.
It is noteworthy that the entire area was subjected to soil analysis and comprehensive treatment against fungal diseases and nematodes before new plantations. Participating households received full support in the form of healthy orange seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides, and complete technical training, from planting to pest control and tree maintenance.
According to Ms. Nguyen Hong Yen, director of the provincial Department of Vegetable Production and Plant Protection, after three years of implementation, uniformly developed orange orchards with large canopies and bright green leaves clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of applying science and technology. More importantly, this model not only contributes to restoring productivity but also to changing mindsets and agricultural practices from empirical to scientific production.
Not only in cultivation but also in animal husbandry, the transfer of scientific and technological knowledge has borne fruit. In Pu00e1 Cu00e1o commune, the ‘Traditional Pig Farming’ model has been successfully implemented. Through a practical approach, residents are guided through all stages, from building pigsties to care techniques, and disease prevention.
Comrade Hoang Dinh Trang, deputy director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, stated, “Between 2020 and 2025, the entire agricultural sector of the province organized over 700 training sessions for more than 35,000 farmers and implemented 148 advanced technology application models. These figures not only reflect the scale of knowledge and technology transfer but also a significant evolution in people’s mindsets and practices.”
When agricultural products “have a name and a price”
If science and technology form the basis of production, branding represents the lever that allows agricultural products to assert their position in the market. When clearly defined products are certified and identified, their economic value increases significantly, paving the way for sustainable development for various types of agricultural products.
The story of the black chicken of Pu00e1 Cu00e1o commune is a striking example. Originating from a traditional breed primarily for self-sufficiency, the black chicken of Pu00e1 Cu00e1o has become a high-value product thanks to the collective brand obtained.
Just after the lunar New Year, Mr. Sung A Lu’s family in Pa Co Lon hamlet boldly invested in renewing their herd of over 50 pigs to supply the market. Similarly, Mr. Phang A Thang’s family in Cha Day still maintains a herd of over 50 pigs. With selling prices ranging between 250,000 and 300,000 VND/kg, each batch brings these families tens of millions of VND in income, much higher than that earned from maize or vegetable cultivation. Many other households are also gradually lifting themselves out of poverty by expanding their livestock.
According to Comrade Ngan Van Toan, head of the economic department of Pa Co commune, granting the “Pu00e1 Cu00e1o Black Chicken” brand not only affirms the product’s origin but also creates conditions for the population to benefit from technical support, thus guaranteeing food quality and safety and meeting market requirements.
Representatives from the Department of Science and Technology’s Innovation Application Center exchanged information and guided residents of Pu00e1 Cu00e1o commune on the use of the “Pu00e1 Cu00e1 Black Chicken” product traceability software.
Like the Pu00e1 Cu00e1o Black Chicken, the Mai Huu2150 Green Carp saw significant growth after obtaining a registered trademark. Mr. Khuu2150 Vuu021b Quang’s family, operating a pond of over 1,200 mu00b2, earns hundreds of millions of dongs annually from fish sales.
Following the registration of the trademark and traceability label, sales tripled or even quadrupled, with prices stabilizing between 200,000 and 300,000 dongs per kilogram. The Mai Huu2150 Green Carp is now not only available locally but also gradually expanding to other provinces and integrating into modern distribution channels.
In several locations in Phu Tho province, investing in the construction of high-tech production models under greenhouses and nets is a confirmed trend.
According to Mr. Hoang Dinh Trang, deputy director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, thanks to the promotion of scientific and technological applications and brand development, the average value of agricultural production throughout the province reached 162.9 million VND per hectare, an increase of 20.3 million VND compared to 2020.
Key products such as Cao Phong oranges, Tan Lac pomelos, and Phu Tho tea are gaining popularity. The province now has 65 concentrated production areas, 788 assigned cultivation zone codes for traceability and export, and hundreds of secure food supply chains.
It is clear that from initial breeders to branded products, the application of science and technology has opened new sustainable prospects for agriculture by connecting production to the market.
Author: Manh Hung
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