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Agritechnica Asia Vietnam 2025 held in HCM City
Vietnam and EU countries hold the potential for multifaceted cooperation in areas like food safety, capacity-building in training, and the adoption of mechanization and digital transformation.
Projections for 2025 suggest that Vietnam's vegetable and fruit exports could reach $8 billion.
To achieve this ambitious goal, the industry must transition to green, clean, and circular production practices. Strengthening international cooperation will also be a key driver in promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing the value of agricultural exports.
These insights were shared by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam, at the opening ceremony of the Agricultural Technology Exhibition (Agritechnica Asia Vietnam 2025), held from March 12-14, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, theming "Green Innovation".
Mr. Nam highlighted the agricultural sector's vital role in the Vietnamese economy, which recorded a GDP growth of 3.3% in 2024 and achieved a total export value of over $62 billion.
"International events held in Vietnam provide critical opportunities to connect manufacturers, distributors, farmers, and organizations in applying mechanization to agricultural production and business. This is one of the important solutions identified to advance towards a green, modern, and sustainable agricultural sector," he stated.
The Deputy Minister also emphasized the potential for multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and EU countries, particularly in areas like food safety, capacity-building in training, and the adoption of mechanization and digital transformation.
Mr. Daniel Stork, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City, expressed similar sentiments. He praised Vietnam's cultivation sector and stressed the importance of continuous innovation to meet the rising standards of sustainability and traceability. He affirmed the Netherlands’ commitment to supporting Vietnam in this process.
Adding to the discussion, Ms. Katharina Riehn, Vice President of the German Agricultural Society (DLG), noted DLG's pioneering efforts in advancing global agriculture by fostering collaboration among farmers, scientists, policymakers, and businesses. She pledged to work with Vietnamese institutions to introduce innovative approaches in food safety, contributing to transformative changes in Vietnam’s production value chain.
