A revolution from home gardens to large fields
Previously, manual cultivation was predominant, but now many households have adopted hydroponic systems, aeroponics and specialised LED lights, helping to grow plants faster, better control pests, and limit harmful chemicals.
Beyond growing vegetables, some farmers have succeeded with high-tech mushroom cultivation models in greenhouses, using automatic humidity and temperature control systems. As a result, mushroom yields remain stable year-round, reducing dependence on weather and providing a sustainable income source.
Although small, these models have laid the foundation for sustainable, green and efficient urban agriculture.
Not limited to households, high technology is changing the operation of large farms. In the Mekong Delta, drones are now being used to sow seeds, spray pesticides and monitor crop conditions, thus helping reduce the use of chemicals, decrease costs and protect the environment.
IoT sensors are also widely deployed, collecting data on soil moisture, irrigation water and nutrients. This data is then analysed by AI to provide recommendations on appropriate irrigation and fertilisation, helping to optimise production.
Meanwhile, research and application of harvesting robots in Vietnam is in the experimental stage.
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XAG, a world-leading provider of drone services and technology for agriculture, will attend AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025. (AGRITECHNICA ASIA) |
Mechanisation and automation — the key to high-tech agriculture
Vietnamese agriculture is entering a phase of strong transformation with challenges in labour costs, climate change and increasing demands from international markets. Rice, sugarcane and cassava — the main crops — are facing the challenge of increasing productivity, reducing production costs and improving quality.
Vietnam is currently one of the world's leading rice exporters, but cultivation methods still rely heavily on manual labour, leading to suboptimal productivity. Many modern mechanisation models have been deployed to solve this problem.
In many Mekong Delta provinces, new generation combine harvesters have helped farmers shorten harvest time, reduce rice loss, and optimise fuel consumption. For sugarcane and cassava, modern planting and harvesting machines are helping to solve labour shortages, minimise losses, and improve economic efficiency.
Besides mechanisation, automation is becoming an inevitable trend. GPS helps machinery move along precise trajectories, limiting waste of fertilisers and seeds. Smart sensor systems help monitor moisture and nutrients in the soil, automatically triggering appropriate irrigation or fertilisation.
At many cooperatives, the application of drones in spraying pesticides has brought significant efficiency. Not only are they helping to reduce chemical usage, drones also ensure worker safety and reduce environmental impact. Many businesses are also experimenting with AI in crop monitoring, helping farmers forecast weather and detect pests early for timely treatment.
Opportunities to connect with global modern agriculture
With the support of Vietnam's policies encouraging high-tech agricultural development, the German Agricultural Society (DLG) has decided to organise the AGRITECHNICA exhibition in Vietnam, showing the world's interest in Vietnam's agricultural potential. This is the world's leading event for agricultural technology and machinery held every two years in Hannover (Germany).
The exhibition aims at green initiatives and sustainable agriculture, with focus areas including mechanisation, digital agriculture, and resource-efficient solutions for key crops such as rice, fruit trees, corn, cassava, sugarcane, and coffee.
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The exhibition is expected to feature over 200 exhibiting companies from 25 countries, attracting 10,000 commercial visitors. |
AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025 will take place from 12-14 March 2025 at the SECC Centre in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. The event promises to become an important bridge helping farmers and businesses access the most modern technology.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience new technologies from leading brands such as AGCO (Massey Ferguson), CLAAS, Fimaks and XAG, with machinery and solutions suitable for cultivation conditions in Vietnam and neighbouring countries in Asia.
Focus areas include mechanisation, digital agriculture and resource-efficient solutions for key crops such as rice, fruit trees, corn, cassava, sugarcane, and coffee.
