Supporting farmers in applying digital technology to agricultural production

On the morning of October 26, the Dong Nai Farmers’ Association held a seminar on the application of digital technology in agricultural production. The event was attended by leaders of provincial departments, sectors, wards, and communes, as well as a large number of enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers from across the province.

An overview of the seminar on applying digital technology in agricultural production. Photo: B. Nguyen

In recent times, the agriculture and environment sector has implemented digital transformation in state management through several key initiatives: processing and storing 100% of documents, work records, and administrative procedures electronically; completing core databases, including data on crop cultivation, land, environment, water resources, forest monitoring, and crop mapping; integrating sector data into the province’s centralized data platform; and applying the Internet of Things (IoT) technology for pest monitoring, early warning of forest fires, and forecasting weather and natural disasters.

Additionally, the sector has leveraged artificial intelligence to analyze and forecast the quality of the environment, water resources, land, and air. It has implemented digital mapping projects for cultivation areas and agricultural product traceability, supporting the management of clean, safe, and transparent agricultural value chains. Digital transformation content has been incorporated into training and capacity-building programs for cadres, civil servants, and public employees. Cooperation has expanded with institutes, schools, and technology enterprises. Social resources have been mobilized to develop infrastructure, data, and digital transformation solutions.

Farmers' representatives share their views at the seminar. Photo: B. Nguyen

For the 2025-2026 period, the Department of Agriculture and Environment has identified several key tasks, including completing investment in information technology infrastructure for the sector; developing databases for crop cultivation and environmental management; and implementing crop mapping along with mobile applications for data access.

The department also plans to establish an early forest fire detection camera system, automated pest monitoring stations, and an intelligent environmental warning system. Artificial intelligence will be applied to analyze environmental monitoring data and issue early pollution alerts in key areas. Additionally, the department aims to fully digitalize all public services within the agricultural sector.

Nguyen Van Thang, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Agriculture and Environment, addresses questions from cooperatives and farmers at the seminar. Photo: B. Nguyen

The seminar attracted extensive discussions from cooperatives and farmers, focusing on topics such as providing in-depth training for cooperatives and farmers on livestreaming to sell agricultural products on e-commerce platforms; organizing the provision of mechanization services, especially high-tech solutions, to farmers; implementing policies to support cooperatives and farmers in purchasing machinery on installment; and creating policies to help farmers access investment capital for production development.

Nguyen Thanh Phong, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology, addresses questions from cooperatives and farmers at the seminar. Photo: B. Nguyen

Nguyen Huu Nguyen, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dong Nai province, and Chairman of the Dong Nai Farmers’ Association, stated that the seminar aims to effectively implement the application of digital technology in agricultural production. In the coming period, the Farmers’ Association system at the commune and ward level will continue to promote propaganda and disseminate the effective digital technology models introduced at the seminar to good farming and business households, cooperative groups, and cooperatives in the area. Associations at all levels will also enhance activities for key officials, members, and farmers to participate in learning and exchanging experiences.

Nguyen Huu Nguyen, Provincial Party Committee member, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dong Nai province, and Chairman of the Dong Nai Farmers’ Association, speaks at the seminar. Photo: B. Nguyen

On this occasion, the Dong Nai Farmers’ Association and FPT Polytechnic College signed a cooperation agreement to support training and enhance digital skills for members and farmers; provide consultancy and implement digital transformation solutions in production; and collaborate in promoting and facilitating trade for OCOP products and the province’s key agricultural products.

The Dong Nai Farmers’ Association and FPT Polytechnic College sign a cooperation agreement on applying digital technology in agricultural production. Photo: B. Nguyen

By Binh Nguyen - Translated by Huyen Trang, Minho