Vietnamese Farming Revolution: Cooperatives Thrive with Digital Innovation

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Harnessing Technology for Agricultural GrowthIn an era where technology converges with traditional farming, Vietnamese cooperatives are setting impressive benchmarks. According to a Báo VietNamNet report by the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, cooperatives embracing digital transformation and high-tech farming are generating revenues tallying in the hundreds of billions of dong annually.Steering Through Structural ChangeAs 2025 ushers in the second execution year of the useful Resolution No. 46, as articulated by Chairman Luong Quoc Doan at the major Central Executive Committee Conference, it’s evident that this is a period of substantial system restructuring. The Vietnam Farmers’ Union is navigating through a wave of organizational merging, transitioning into a streamlined three-tier model spanning central, provincial, and communal levels.Strong Performance Amidst ShiftsDespite structural changes within the Union, tangible successes within the farmers’ movement are palpable. It’s notable that 14 out of 18 annual objectives have surpassed the halfway mark, with four exceeding anticipated yearly targets—a testimony to adaptability and resolve.Digital Models Lead to ProsperitySupport from business alliances and scientific collaboration has birthed 2,397 pilot models, pivoting on scientific advancements. Alongside, 2,099 cooperative models and value chain partnerships have been initiated, driving agricultural efficiency and incomes.E-Commerce as a Game ChangerThe digital age shines through vividly with 190,202 farming households now boasting e-commerce accounts crucial to marketing and distributing their produce. This digital leap supports branding initiatives for 2,501 agricultural products and 3,263 OCOP items, each rated three stars or higher.Shining Examples of SuccessSeveral cooperatives have emerged as exemplars of success, thanks to digitalization. The Long Thanh Phat Cooperative in Dong Nai boasts an astounding annual revenue of over VND 212 billion (USD 8.35 million). Other success stories include Agricultural Cooperative 118’s silk cocoon sales reaching VND 100.7 billion (USD 3.96 million), illustrating the financial leaps these ventures are achieving.By embedding technology into traditional frameworks, these cooperatives illustrate Vietnam’s steadily climbing agricultural revolution, becoming beacons of modern agribusiness excellence.Duy AnhThanh Ha lychees begin global journey with 38,000 tons ready for exportScience, technology at the heart of Vietnam’s agricultural transformationHCMC unveils development strategy for 2021–2050: Aiming for global prominence