SEMINAR ON VIETNAM GREEN, HIGH QUALITY, AND LOW EMISSION RICE VALUE CHAIN

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SEMINAR ON VIETNAM GREEN, HIGH QUALITY, AND LOW EMISSION RICE VALUE CHAIN

Building on the success of sustainable agricultural development initiatives and emission reduction commitments at COP29, Vietnam continues to affirm its pioneering role in the region by organizing the Seminar on Vietnam Green, High Quality, and Low Emission Rice Value Chain as part of the AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025.

The conference will take place at 14:00 on March 12, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. It is co-organized by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA), and German Agricultural Society (DLG), in collaboration with the Department of International Cooperation (ICD), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025 is the leading trade fair for agricultural technology and smart farming in Asia, bringing together more than 350 exhibitors from 29 countries and expecting to welcome over 15,000 visitors. Vietnam’s selection as the host country for this year’s event marks an important step in positioning the nation as a center for agricultural innovation in Southeast Asia.

The Seminar on Viet Green, High Quality, and Low Emission Rice Value Chain will be a highlight of the AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025 event series, focusing on promoting comprehensive green transformation in the rice industry – one of Vietnam’s key export sectors with a trade value exceeding 5.8 billion USD in 2024.

At the event, experts will announce the latest progress in implementing the One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Project – a strategic initiative that has received international recognition. This project not only contributes to Vietnam’s emission reduction goals but also enhances the value and competitiveness of Vietnamese rice in international markets, especially in premium markets such as the EU, Japan, and North America.

Dr. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director of ICD, will chair the event together with Dr. Cao Duc Phat, Chairman of the IRRI Board of Trustees. Mr. Li Guo, Senior Agriculture Specialist at the World Bank, will deliver a special address on financial prospects for low-emission agriculture. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, an IRRI Senior Scientist, will present on advanced technologies in sustainable rice production practices and internationally standardized greenhouse gas (GHG) Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) tools.

The seminar will focus on the most advanced technological solutions in sustainable rice cultivation, GHG monitoring systems, and public-private partnership models aimed at scaling up the production of high-quality, low-emission rice. Mr. Le Thanh Tung, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of VIETRISA, will present on cooperation opportunities and participation in promoting the Vietnamese Green Rice value chain, with emphasis on certification programs and Vietnamese green rice brand development.

An experts’ panel discussion will include the Chairman of VIETRISA, Chairman of the IRRI Board of Trustees, representatives from the Department of Crop Production and Vinaseed corporation, and a farmers’ representative from Tien Thuan Cooperative. One of the highlights of the conference will be the discussion on carbon finance mechanisms for farmers and businesses participating in the Project – an important opportunity for Vietnamese farmers to access new income sources, in addition to increasing added value from high-quality rice products.

Alongside the conference, a 56m² booth at the center of the exhibition area will showcase technologies and products from pioneering enterprises participating in the 1 Million Hectare Project, including water-saving cultivation equipment, smart harvesting machines, specialized fertilizers, and high-quality rice varieties adapted to climate change. Notably, IoT systems and digital agriculture solutions being deployed in key regions will be demonstrated live.

For detailed information about the event, please contact: 

• Ms. Dinh Thi Kim Dung Chief of IRRI Office in Vietnam 
• Mobile: 0903 251 635 
• Email: d.dinh@irri.org

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