Case Studies and Best Practices in Vietnamese Agriculture
Research by Open Sea
1. Van Duc Co-operative
- Description: A successful cooperative operating under Vietnam's 2012 Cooperative Law, specializing in safe vegetable production and providing input/output services to its members.
- Key Strategies:
- Farmer training on safe production methods
- Production strategies and process management
- Active management and effective marketing strategies
- External support (government, certification, community engagement)
- Outcomes:
- Strong local brand for safe vegetables
- Increased farmer awareness and adoption of safe practices
- Economic and environmental benefits for the community
- Source:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342468414_Successful_agricultural_cooperative_model_in_Vietnam_A_case_study_Van_Duc_Co-operative
2. VinEco High-Technology Organic Farms
- Description: VinEco (a Vingroup subsidiary) invested US$8.5 million to establish 12 safe vegetable farms across Vietnam, including a 46 ha farm in Tam Đa, Hải Phòng with 28 ha open-air and 10.7 ha greenhouse.
- Key Strategies:
- World-class greenhouse technology meeting VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards
- Coordination and partnership with local farmers for relocation and income support
- High-tech production of 14 vegetable species without pesticides
- Government endorsement and policy support
- Outcomes:
- Operational early 2016 with average output of 250 tonnes/month
- Demonstrated model for high labour productivity and safe product supply
- Scalable template for future farm developments
- Source:
https://www.hortidaily.com/article/6029627/major-investments-in-organic-farms-across-vietnam/
3. Enfarm Agritech Startup
- Description: Enfarm leverages AI and IoT to provide precision fertiliser recommendations via real-time soil sensors and a smartphone app, addressing inefficient fertiliser use in Vietnam.
- Key Strategies:
- Soil sensors delivering lab-grade NPK readings
- AI-powered actionable recommendations to optimise crop nutrition
- Mobile platform for farmer access and data insights
- Outcomes:
- 30% reduction in fertiliser use and 30% increase in yields in Central Highlands coffee trials
- Rapid adoption by coffee and durian growers in southern Vietnam
- Secured seed funding led by Touchstone Partners, with Aiviet Venture and Conservation Vietnam
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