As El Niño develops and is forecast to intensify during the second half of 2026 and continue into early 2027, the risks of prolonged heatwaves, below-average seasonal rainfall and declining water resources are expected to rise, leading to severe drought and saltwater intrusion, particularly in the South Central Coast, the Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta. This calls on management agencies, local authorities and communities to put adaptation measures in place at an early stage.

The application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in Vietnamese agriculture is expanding rapidly, moving from pilot projects to large-scale practical deployment. This trend underscores the need for an integrated approach that combines products, equipment and operational procedures to maximise the effectiveness of drone technology.

Amid increasingly fierce global competition, building a national brand has become one of the most fundamental solutions for enhancing the value of Viet Nam’s agricultural products, enabling businesses to achieve sustainable growth while generating higher incomes for farmers.

In 2026, Viet Nam's agricultural sector aims to achieve 3.7–4% growth and generate approximately 74 billion USD in agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports. However, the re-emergence of El Niño poses significant challenges to production and exports during the final months of the year - the critical period that will determine whether the sector achieves its growth targets.

Climate change, alongside new global market requirements for greenhouse gas emission reduction, green production, and sustainable development, is establishing a new set of mandatory standards. As a result, agriculture in the Mekong Delta must undergo a fundamental shift in its production philosophy, with a sharper focus on quality, efficiency, and adaptability.

Today, the 9th National Congress of the Viet Nam Farmers’ Union for the 2026–2031 tenure is solemnly taking place in Ha Noi. As the country enters a new era, with the entire Party, people and armed forces actively implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and resolutions of the Politburo, the congress marks an important event in the nation’s political life.

Agricultural, forestry and fisheries production in Viet Nam remained broadly stable in the first four months of 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.

Rising fuel prices are emerging as a key test of the resilience and durability of Viet Nam’s agricultural sector, as well as the organisational capacity of its production system.

Agriculture can only transform and develop sustainably when farmers are placed at the centre of the innovation process. In Dong Thap Province, the development of professional farmers has created a vital driving force, helping to enhance the value of agricultural products while responding to new development requirements.

The year 2026 ushers in a new phase of national development, marked by high expectations and a strong aspiration for advancement. In this context, the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth is not merely a quantitative target but also a strategic imperative.

Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho Nguyen Van Khoi has affirmed the city's commitment to creating a transparent and favourable investment environment and providing support for Indian enterprises exploring and implementing projects in the locality.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on March 27 held a working session with Mariam J. Sherman, the World Bank's Division Director for Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos, discussing measures to step up cooperation initiatives in water resources, agriculture and environmental management.

Vice Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee Tran Chi Hung on March 10 hosted a delegation from Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Finance and National Planning, who came to study the Mekong Delta city’s experience in agricultural transformation and sustainable rice production.

Looking back on 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), agriculture is often cited as one of the most resilient pillars of Viet Nam’s economy. In an interview with Nhan Dan, Le Minh Hoan, National Assembly Vice Chairman and former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that agriculture needs to be properly recognised and safeguarded in long-term development strategies.

Dong Thap Province covers nearly 6,000 square kilometres with a population of more than 4.2 million. It stretches from the Cambodian border at the headwaters of the Tien River to the East Sea/South China Sea.
The province enjoys a vast economic space, strong competitiveness and favourable conditions to harness its strengths in industry, exports and commodity agriculture, while strengthening transport infrastructure linkages and developing the marine economy.

Viet Nam’s economy maintained strong growth in 2025 despite facing severe natural disasters and a volatile global environment, with gross domestic product (GDP) estimated to have increased 8.02% year on year, meeting targets set by the National Assembly and the Government, according to Nguyen Thi Huong, Director General of the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

As agriculture faces the imperative of establishing a new growth model, the Politburo has issued Conclusion No. 219-KL/TW on continuing the implementation of Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW dated June 16, 2022 of the 13th Party Central Committee on agriculture, farmers and rural areas through to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

The agricultural extension sector is actively promoting socialisation to maximise its potential through public-private partnerships (PPP), thereby promoting the transfer of advanced technical and digital technologies, improving production organisation capacity, and building raw material areas.

According to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, in the first ten months of 2025, Viet Nam recorded a total import-export turnover of 762.44 billion USD, up 17.4% year on year, and posted a trade surplus of 19.56 billion USD.

Building on the achievements during the 2020–2025 tenure, Dak Lak’s agricultural sector is implementing the Provincial Party Congress Resolution for the 2025–2030 period, with a central focus on developing ecological, circular, transparent and high-tech agriculture in tandem with digital transformation.