Hanoi Advances Green Agriculture to Meet Global Trends and Consumer Demands
Hanoi, The Gulf Observer: In response to the global movement towards green agricultural development, Hanoi’s agricultural sector is steering farmers towards environmentally friendly and safe production practices. This strategic shift aims to produce goods that align with consumer demand while contributing to environmental sustainability.
This initiative has led to the emergence of several green agricultural models in Hanoi, which have not only proven to be economically viable and successful in increasing exports but have also played a significant role in reducing environmental pollution.
In Chương Dương Commune, Thường Tín District, what was once considered land suitable only for wet rice and traditional crops has now become a hub for innovative agriculture. The VietGAP-standard black summer grape cultivation model, implemented here, has yielded high incomes for local farmers. Đào Duy Tới, Director of Duy Tới Cooperative, shared, “With technical support from Hanoi’s agricultural officials, our cooperative has been growing black summer grapes for the past two years. To achieve productive vineyards, the soil must be carefully improved to suit the black summer grape variety, and precise cultivation techniques must be followed.”
The black summer grape model has demonstrated significant economic benefits, with the current selling price of VNĐ130,000 (US$5.18) per kilo, offering a return five to six times greater than that of traditional rice farming.
Another notable green agricultural model is Hoa Viên Farm, located in Yên Bình and Yên Trung communes of Thạch Thất District. Owned by Trương Kim Hoa, the farm implements wild boar farming, red worm production, and organic vegetable cultivation under the Đại Ngàn clean vegetable brand. Spanning over 60 hectares around a hill, Hoa’s family has boldly undertaken large-scale wild boar farming. The farm uses organic fertilizer to breed red worms, and processed manure is used to fertilize crops. Annually, Hoa Viên Farm supplies the market with over 10,000 wild boar piglets and commercial products, along with more than 300 tonnes of vegetables. The Đại Ngàn brand, certified as organic according to the IFOAM Norm for Organic Production, is currently in high demand, supplying over 30 stores in the city and earning widespread consumer appreciation.
In Đan Phượng District, Đan Hoài Cooperative, led by Director Bùi Hường Bích, has focused on green, safe, and environmentally friendly agricultural production by applying science and technology. The cooperative has invested in 85 greenhouses and net houses, covering an area of approximately 20,000 square metres. They have also implemented advanced irrigation systems to conserve water and regulate temperature and light during cultivation, particularly in the mass flowering of Phalaenopsis orchids. This scientific approach has enabled the cooperative to supply around one million Phalaenopsis seedlings and commercial orchids to the market each year, generating an annual revenue of VNĐ5 billion (US$199,000).
Vũ Thị Hương, Director of the Hanoi Agricultural Extension Centre under the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, highlighted the implementation of eighteen agricultural extension models since the beginning of 2024. These include ten crop cultivation models, four livestock models, and four aquaculture models. The models emphasize organic and VietGAP-compliant production, the application of high technology, climate change adaptation, and environmental protection, all aligned with market demand.
As green production methods gain traction, many individuals, enterprises, and cooperatives are choosing to adopt these practices, reflecting a broader responsibility to the community and contributing to environmental and ecosystem protection. Currently, Hanoi boasts 2,000 hectares of organic crops and over ten hectares of organic aquaculture. To encourage this shift, the agricultural sector has provided support through various programs and integrated agricultural policy funds. Organic production models have shown to be more economically effective compared to conventional methods, offering higher quality, competitiveness, and value for agricultural products.
To further expand green and safe agricultural production, Đồng Thị Vinh, Director of Hồng Hà Safe Vegetable and Fruit Cooperative in Phú Xuyên District, suggested that relevant sectors should allocate priority funds annually to support cooperatives in green agricultural practices. Additionally, cooperatives should receive guidance in registering processes, improving packaging and traceability labels, and developing brand names for agricultural products. The establishment of a specialized trading platform for safe agricultural products is also recommended to connect producers, cooperatives, and consumers.
Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Anh, Head of the Economic Department of Thanh Trì District, emphasized the district’s continued support for cooperatives and farmers in adopting safe production processes, particularly in pest control, disease prevention, and adherence to VietGAP standards. The district also aims to strengthen cooperation, investment promotion, trade, and agricultural market development to create favorable conditions for farmers, enterprises, and investors to produce high-quality, safe agricultural products.
Nguyễn Đình Hoa, Deputy Director of the Hà Nội Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, underscored the need for farmers to shift from traditional production practices to those guided by experts, scientists, and state management agencies. Green agriculture, he noted, is becoming an inevitable trend in modern agriculture. Hà Nội’s agricultural sector is focused on restructuring production, enhancing the quality, value, and efficiency of key and distinctive agricultural products. The sector is also promoting the ‘One Commune One Product’ (OCOP) program and digital transformation in agriculture, while implementing policies to boost production, apply scientific advancements, and shift towards an economic mindset centered on green transformation, green consumption, and a green economy.
