Da Nang: By 2050, 100% of plantations to adopt low-emission practices

The People’s Committee of Da Nang has issued Plan No. 155/KH-UBND to implement the low-emission crop production scheme for the 2025-2035 period, with a vision to 2050.

This is considered a strategic step to restructure the crop production sector toward climate adaptation, higher value addition, and the development of a modern, ecological, and sustainable agricultural system.

Under the plan, by 2035, the city’s crop sector is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% compared to the 2020 baseline. At the same time, Da Nang aims to develop at least two pilot low-emission production models as a basis for future scaling.

The city will gradually develop an emissions data system for crop production, integrated with the national registry system in line with guidance from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Notably, Da Nang is focusing on building and promoting a “Low Emission” label for agricultural products, while organizing training on emission measurement tools for at least 200 technical staff, extension workers, farmers, and businesses.

By 2050, the city aims to organize crop production along circular value chains, applying digital technologies and smart agriculture. All cultivated areas are expected to adopt sustainable farming practices, efficiently use land, water, and inputs, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

To achieve these goals, the plan will be implemented comprehensively across the city during 2026–2035, focusing on key crops with high emission-reduction potential such as rice, peanuts, maize, fruit trees, medicinal plants, and other perennial crops suited to local ecological conditions.

A key priority is restructuring crops in line with the characteristics of each ecological zone. Da Nang will promote the conversion of low-efficiency rice areas to higher-value upland crops, or integrate rice–aquaculture models to reduce emissions. It will also pilot models such as “one rice crop, one upland crop” to improve soil health and limit greenhouse gas emissions, while encouraging the expansion of perennial crops to enhance carbon sequestration.

This restructuring will go hand in hand with ensuring that irrigation systems are synchronized to avoid disrupting overall water management planning. The city will prioritize investment in and upgrading of in-field irrigation infrastructure, particularly to support advanced techniques such as alternate wetting and drying (AWD) in rice cultivation, helping save water and reduce emissions.

Regarding technical solutions, Da Nang city will develop and apply crop- and region-specific low-emission farming packages. Measures such as using organic and bio-fertilizers, implementing integrated nutrient management, reducing chemical pesticide use, and adopting soil-conserving practices will be widely promoted. Demonstration models will also be established in concentrated production areas to enable farmers to observe, learn, and replicate.

Agricultural by-product management will be tightened, with crop residues such as straw and plant biomass collected and reused as fertilizers or growing media, and open-field burning strictly limited to reduce pollution.

At the same time, value chain-based production models will be strengthened, fostering close linkages among farmers, cooperatives, and enterprises across production, processing, and consumption stages. Products meeting “low-emission” standards will be supported in branding, market access, and integration into programs such as OCOP, helping expand markets and increase value.

To ensure effective implementation, Da Nang is prioritizing capacity building and awareness transformation among stakeholders. Comprehensive training programs on cultivation techniques, measurement - reporting - verification (MRV) systems, and carbon credits will be rolled out, alongside strengthened communication efforts to promote low-emission agriculture within the community.

At the same time, monitoring and evaluation systems for emissions will be developed and refined. Production data will be collected, digitized, and integrated into management systems to support timely supervision, assessment, and policy adjustments. The application of digital technologies in traceability, raw material area management, and emissions tracking is seen as an inevitable trend.

In terms of resources, the city will utilize state budget allocations in line with decentralization, while integrating with related programs and initiatives. It will also promote the mobilization of social resources, attract private investment, and seek lawful domestic and international funding to ensure the long-term sustainability of the plan.