Promoting green and sustainable agriculture

Driven by advances in science and technology, particularly biotechnology and digital technologies such as AI and IoT, agriculture in Tuyen Quang Province is undergoing a strong transformation toward a modern, smart, and sustainable model. Farmers are no longer dependent on weather conditions or traditional experience alone, but are increasingly mastering technology to improve productivity, product quality, and income.

Nguyen Duy Khoa, from Hamlet 8, Yen Phu Commune, has invested in greenhouse facilities to grow specialty melons.

A notable example is the net-house melon farming model of Cao Van Phuc, a farmer in Kim Binh Commune. Since 2022, his family has invested in three net houses covering a total area of 2,700 square meters, all equipped with fully automated systems. Irrigation and nutrient supply are controlled via mobile devices connected to IoT sensors, ensuring optimal growing conditions for crops. As a result, labor requirements have been reduced by 80%, pest risks minimized, and product quality and economic value significantly improved.

Alongside smart farming systems, the application of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in agriculture is opening up new directions. Truong Cong Dinh, from Truong Sinh Commune, is among the pioneers using drones for pesticide spraying, seeding, irrigation, and fertilization. With an average capacity of 30 minutes per hectare, drones help cut labor demand by up to 50%, reduce costs, limit farmers’ exposure to chemicals, and increase productivity. Integrated cameras also enable early detection and zoning of pest-affected areas for timely treatment.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment, more than 3,900 hectares of crops across the province are now produced under smart and modern agricultural standards. Product value has increased by 30-40% compared to traditional methods, while pest and disease incidence has fallen by 35-40%, with no large-scale outbreaks recorded.

Digital transformation is also being accelerated. More than 270 key agricultural products have been introduced on major e-commerce platforms, with QR code traceability allowing consumers to access full information on production processes, harvest dates, and origins. This has enhanced consumer trust, expanded market access, and strengthened the branding of local agricultural products.

In parallel with high-tech agriculture, Tuyen Quang is promoting green transformation through organic farming, circular agriculture, and forest protection. Each year, the province plants over 11,000 hectares of new forests. With timber output exceeding one million cubic meters annually, plantation forests provide a stable raw material supply for the wood processing industry, forming a sustainable and competitive value chain.

Thanks to the strong application of science, technology, and innovation, agriculture in Tuyen Quang is recording annual growth of over 4%, reinforcing its role as a key pillar of the local economy and steadily building a solid “green agriculture” brand.

Doan Thu