Dong Nai expands high-tech agriculture ecosystem

High-tech solutions spreading from businesses to farmers

Dong Nai is among Viet Nam’s leading provinces in the development of high-tech agriculture. From greenhouse cultivation, water-saving irrigation systems, and automated production processes to the use of drones and digital transformation tools, businesses, cooperatives, and farmers across the province have embraced innovative farming practices, helping to enhance productivity and increase the value of agricultural products.

High-tech agriculture is no longer limited to large enterprises but has expanded to numerous cooperatives, farmer groups, and individual farming households. Viet Farm Co., Ltd., based in Xuan Loc Ward, is among the pioneers investing in dozens of hectares of greenhouse facilities for melon and vegetable production. The company has adopted integrated clean-production processes while developing and improving its own technologies, including automated irrigation robots and solar-powered cooling systems, to optimize production costs.

In Tan An Commune, Vinh Tam Agricultural Trade and Services Cooperative has invested in a greenhouse hydroponic vegetable farming model with an almost fully automated production process. Key factors such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and nutrient supply are closely monitored and controlled, resulting in higher productivity, reduced labor requirements, and improved product quality.

In the fruit sector, the Chinh Duc Durian Cooperative Group in Song Ray Commune has taken the lead in using drones for pesticide application and fertilizer spraying. According to Tran Van Duc, head of the cooperative group, the technology helps reduce labor costs, lower the use of crop protection chemicals, and improve pest and disease management through more timely and efficient treatment.

The adoption of high-tech agricultural solutions has also been driven by individual farmers. One notable example is Vo Van Tam, a farmer in An Phuoc Commune, who has invested in thousands of square meters of greenhouse facilities for melon cultivation. His farm utilizes smart water-saving irrigation systems and soilless growing media, enabling more uniform crop growth, reducing pest and disease pressure, conserving water resources, and improving yields.

In Nghia Trung Commune, the family of Vi Thi Loi has applied advanced technologies across nearly 9 hectares of rubber, coffee, cashew, and pepper plantations. In addition to installing solar power systems for household and farming operations, the family continuously adopts new production techniques to reduce labor requirements while enhancing economic efficiency.

Creating breakthroughs to attract investment in modern agriculture

Dong Nai has identified high-tech agriculture as a strategic pathway to increase the added value of agricultural products, strengthen climate resilience, and protect the environment. The province aims to develop a modern, ecological agricultural sector driven by science, technology, and digital transformation.

Alongside the expansion of advanced farming models, Dong Nai is attracting a growing number of investments in high-tech agriculture. Among them is a 1,500-hectare project in Thuan Loi Commune focused on livestock production, agricultural cultivation, and agro-processing using advanced technologies. The project is expected to support the transformation of the province’s agricultural sector toward a modern, integrated, and sustainable model.

According to Lieu A Kieu, Director of Kelly Swangle International Co., Ltd., the company is continuing to expand hundreds of hectares of banana plantations with certified export-growing area codes in Dong Nai to meet rising international demand. At the same time, the company is investing in a large-scale banana processing and packaging facility located within the production area. She noted that developing value-added banana products is essential for increasing product value and diversifying export markets.

The company also hopes that local authorities will continue improving rural infrastructure, logistics services, and the availability of skilled human resources to create a more favourable environment for long-term investment in modern agriculture.

In Bau Ham Commune, Thanh Binh Cooperative has successfully developed a large-scale export banana production model while making effective use of banana by-products. The cooperative processes banana flour and dried banana sheaths for export to Europe, North America, and the Republic of Korea. The model not only creates additional value and reduces waste and emissions, but also promotes the development of a circular economy in agriculture.

According to statistics from Dong Nai’s agricultural sector, the province currently has nearly 60,000 hectares of farmland equipped with water-saving irrigation systems, 419 high-tech agricultural models, eight high-tech agricultural production zones, and 328 enterprises engaged in high-tech agricultural production. Dong Nai has also established 19 high-tech agricultural areas, providing an important foundation for attracting further investment in modern, green, and sustainable agriculture.

Looking ahead, Dong Nai has identified the research, transfer, and application of science and technology in agricultural production, storage, and processing as a strategic breakthrough to enhance the competitiveness of its agricultural sector.

As part of its vision for smart agriculture, the province aims to have at least 60% of its agricultural production areaapplying high-tech solutions by 2030. It also plans to develop a minimum of 100 next-generation cooperatives that incorporate digital transformation, e-commerce, product traceability systems, and smart production management practices.