Dong Nai marks 96th anniversary of Vietnam Farmers' Union

The Dong Nai City Farmers' Union held a meeting on October 10 to mark the 96th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Farmers' Union (October 14, 1930–2026).

The event was attended by Phan Nhu Nguyen, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Union; Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai City Party Committee and Chairwoman of the city's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; and Cao Tien Sy, Member of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the city's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and Chairman of the City Farmers' Union. Former leaders of the City Farmers' Union through periods and other delegates also attended.

Dong Nai City leaders present congratulatory flowers at the ceremony. Photo: To Tam

Addressing the meeting, Chairman of the City Farmers' Union Cao Tien Sy recalled the glorious traditions of the peasant class and the Vietnam Farmers' Union. Over 96 years of establishment and development, the Vietnam Farmers' Union has consistently fulfilled its role in representing, bringing together, and uniting farmers; disseminating the Party's guidelines and the State's policies and laws and mobilizing its members to implement them; while caring for and protecting the lawful and legitimate rights and interests of its members.

Dong Nai City leaders pose for a group photo at the ceremony marking the 96th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Farmers' Union. Photo: To Tam

Building on these traditions, the City Farmers' Union has continuously renewed its activities and operational methods to meet the requirements of its assigned tasks. Farmers' Union organizations at all levels have focused on supporting farmers in developing production and business activities, establishing effective economic models, promoting the collective economy, and actively participating in building the local political system. In particular, the application of digital technologies to information dissemination, member connectivity, agricultural product promotion, and the introduction of typical models has helped improve the union's operational efficiency and spread innovative and effective practices among farmers.

Individuals and collectives receive awards from the Dong Nai City Farmers' Union. Photo: To Tam

On the occasion, the City Farmers' Union presented awards to 10 collectives and 10 individuals for their outstanding achievements in implementing the emulation movement celebrating the union's 96th founding anniversary.

The union also honored 50 outstanding farmers and 44 typical agricultural products for 2026.

Outstanding farmers and typical agricultural products in Dong Nai City are honored. Photo: To Tam

Speaking at the ceremony, Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairwoman of the city's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, praised the City Farmers' Union for effectively serving as a bridge between the Party Committee, local authorities, and farmers. She noted the union's efforts in providing vocational training, financial support, and technology transfer, as well as developing models for safe products, distinctive local products, and products under the One Commune, One Product (OCOP) program. She emphasized that the outstanding farmers and typical agricultural products honored at the event vividly demonstrated the spirit of diligence, creativity, willingness to think boldly and act decisively, and perseverance in overcoming difficulties to achieve prosperity through legitimate means. These achievements also affirmed the reputation, brands, and potential of Dong Nai City's agricultural sector.

Dong Nai City leaders present certificates recognizing typical agricultural products of Dong Nai in 2026. Photo: To Tam

The city leader called on the City Farmers' Union to further renew its operational methods, strengthen linkages between farmers and cooperatives, enterprises, scientists, processing facilities, and distribution networks, and encourage the development of appropriate production zones. She also emphasized the need to promote the application of quality standards, product traceability, food safety measures, and the establishment of stable supply chains. In addition, science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation should become direct driving forces for agricultural development.

Phan Nhu Nguyen, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Union, urged the Dong Nai City Farmers' Union to strengthen its efforts to understand farmers' legitimate concerns and aspirations at the grassroots level. He stressed the need to promptly report these concerns to the Party Committee and local authorities and propose solutions to help address the farmers’ difficulties. He also called on the union to further promote the role of the 50 "Outstanding Farmers" and the 44 entities recognized for their "Typical Agricultural Products" as core forces in the union's movements.

By To Tam – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha