1 Million Hectare Project takes center stage at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (12 March 2025) – A highlight of the AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025, a seminar on Viet Green, High Quality, and Low Emission Rice Value Chain was organized by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in collaboration with the Department of International Cooperation (ICD) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), the Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA), and German Agricultural Society (DLG).

Experts from the national government, IRRI, and other partner international organizations, private sector, and farmers’ cooperatives discussed the most advanced technological solutions in sustainable rice cultivation, GHG monitoring systems, and public-private partnership models aimed at scaling up rice production under the One Million Hectares of High-Quality and Low-Emission Rice (1mHa) Project.

To set the scene, Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, a scientist at IRRI, highlighted innovations for green and low-carbon rice, emphasizing technical solutions, data-driven management, and precision mechanization to improve quality and reduce emissions. He outlined the goals of climate adaptation, reduced input costs, a smaller carbon footprint, and increased farmer income through these advancements.

Dr. Hung also introduced RiceMoRe, a geo-referenced monitoring and reporting system developed by IRRI. This tool enables detailed tracking of rice production practices and GHG emissions at the commune level.

Mr. Le Thanh Tung, Standing Vice Chairman and General Secretary of VIETRISA, outlined opportunities for collaboration in Vietnam’s green rice value chain, emphasizing the development of a digital database, technological advancements for low-emission production, and establishment of carbon credit standards. He added that Vietnam aims to enhance branding, facilitate knowledge sharing, and build capacity for the widespread adoption of sustainable rice practices.

During the panel discussion moderated by Dr. Nguyen Do Anh…