Promoting science and technology in agriculture and rural development

On October 14, a delegation from the Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VFU) Central Committee, led by Nguyen Hong Hai, Member of the Standing Committee, Deputy Head of its Farmers’ Affairs Department, met with the Dong Nai City Farmers’ Union to review the implementation of the VFU Central Executive Committee’s Resolution No. 06-NQ/HND, dated July 25, 2006, on promoting science and technology within the VFU to support the industrialization and modernization of agriculture and rural areas.

The delegation was received by Cao Tien Sy, Member of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dong Nai City, Chairman of city’s Farmers’ Union, along with representatives of relevant departments and agencies.

Cao Tien Sy, Member of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dong Nai City, Chairman of the city’s Farmers’ Union, shares his views during the survey. Photo: To Tam

According to a report by the city’s Farmers’ Union, two decades of implementing Resolution No. 06-NQ/HND have brought positive results in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation across the union’s local chapters. Officials and members have improved their awareness and capacity to apply new technologies. Production methods have gradually shifted toward the adoption of technical advances, digital technologies and standardized production processes. The union has also become more effective in connecting farmers with scientists, businesses, cooperatives and credit institutions.

During the meeting, delegates discussed the application of science and technology, digital transformation, product traceability, production linkages and agricultural product promotion. They also outlined difficulties and proposed solutions to improve the implementation of the resolution.

Nguyen Hong Hai, Member of the Standing Board, Deputy Head of the Farmers’ Affairs Department of the VFU Central Committee, delivers concluding remarks at the meeting. Photo: To Tam

In his concluding remarks, Nguyen Hong Hai commended farmers’ contributions to agricultural development and emphasized that science and technology, innovation and digital transformation were both inevitable and urgent requirements, serving as key pillars of modern agricultural development. As market demands continue to rise, farmers need to adopt new mindsets, improve their professional knowledge and skills, and comply with production processes and domestic and international quality standards. These efforts will help them gradually become professional farmers.

Nguyen Hong Hai called on farmers’ union chapters at all levels to promote the substantive application of science and technology and digital transformation, ensuring that these efforts are closely aligned with members’ production needs and daily lives and contribute to improving the quality and value of agricultural products.

By To Tam-Translated by Mai Nga, Thu Ha