The opening of AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025: Green innovation driving sustainable agriculture
(VAN) According to Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam, green innovation and the application of mechanization help connect experts, businesses and farmers in practicing sustainable agricultural farming.
On the morning of March 12, the German Agricultural Society (DLG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment organized the opening event of AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025 with the theme "Green innovation". Photo: Nguyen Thuy.
AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025 will take place from March 12-14, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
This year, the event focuses on "Green Innovation", aiming at sustainable products, processes and farming models to address major challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity and market competition pressure. In addition, 20 programs and side events will provide diverse perspectives on policies, science, practical production, and encourage the enhancement of productivity and environmental responsibility.
Mr. Tran Thanh Nam, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, announced the opening of AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025. Photo: Phuong Linh.
In the welcoming speech, Mr. Tran Thanh Nam, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, emphasized that AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025, organized by the German Agricultural Society (DLG), plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and creativity in the mechanization sector, with a focus on developing a green and sustainable agricultural industry.
The Agriculture and Environment Newspaper is the leading media sponsor for AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025. Since 2022, the Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper (now known as the Vietnam Agriculture and Nature News) has been the exclusive media partner of DLG in Vietnam.
He stated that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is concentrating its resources to effectively implement the project for the sustainable development of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission specialized rice farming, closely linked to green growth in the Mekong Delta region by 2030. This initiative aims to sustainably develop the rice sector by organizing production in conjunction with comprehensive mechanization across the entire value chain of the rice industry.
"AGRITECHNICA, being held in Vietnam for the first time, will open significant opportunities for experts, manufacturers, farmers and investors to connect, exchange knowledge and promote sustainable agricultural initiatives. These initiatives are crucial to adapt to the continuously evolving challenges in agricultural production and business, which are being driven by the impacts of climate change and the fluctuations of the global market", the Deputy Minister firmly stated.
Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam highly appreciated the initiative of organizing AGRITECHNICA ASIA every two years in Vietnam and expressed hope for a positive and continuous dialogue on innovation and creativity in agriculture, opening up opportunities for the development of talent and intellect.
During the opening ceremony, Mr. Nam expressed the potential for multi-sectoral cooperation between Vietnam and Germany in ensuring food safety (FSS) across the entire production chain, enhancing training capabilities linked to practical application, as well as introducing advancements in mechanization and digital transformation.
Mrs. Katharina Riehn, Vice President of the German Agricultural Society (DLG), promised the brilliant success of the exhibition event. Photo: Phuong Linh.
According to Mrs. Katharina Riehn, Vice President of the German Agricultural Society (DLG), over the past century, DLG has always been at the forefront, contributing to the development of global agriculture by connecting farmers, scientists, policymakers and businesses. At the same time, DLG has been involved in developing regulations and testing agricultural machinery to ensure the highest quality and performance, as well as sharing knowledge, and maintaining a platform for continuous connection and innovation.
Mrs. Katharina committed to making efforts to collaborate with research institutes and universities to introduce new aspects in the field of food safety (FSS), contributing to significant changes in the production value chain in Vietnam.
On the side of the consulates, Helga Margarete Barth, the German Ambassador to Vietnam, affirmed that with the gathering of the latest agricultural machinery at AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025, Vietnamese farmers will gain many new solutions to enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact.
German businesses are leading these innovations, and the presence of international machinery suppliers this time is clear evidence of their commitment to supporting the sustainable development of Vietnam's agricultural sector, strengthening the cooperation relationship with Vietnam.
17 Side events of AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
1. Workshop: "Mechanization for green and sustainable agriculture"
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Expert stage
Participants: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, GIZ Vietnam, Department of Cooperatives and Rural Development, National Agricultural Extension Center
2. Session: "Promoting ecological agriculture and organic farming in Vietnam and ASEAN – Trends, opportunities and solutions"
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room, Exhibition Area
Participants: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Germany, Helvetas Interdisciplinary Cooperation Organization, German Agricultural Society (DLG), GOPA AFC Consulting Company, GFA Consulting Company
3. Workshop: "Vietnam's green, high-quality, low-emission rice value chain"
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Expert Stage
Participants: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
4. Presentation: "Barcamp concept: Food safety in the new era"
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: German Business Exhibitor Area
Participants: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany (BMEL)
Thursday, March 13, 2025
5. Presentation: "Solutions for smart agriculture from CLAAS machinery"
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Expert Stage
Participants: CLAAS
6. Session: "Pioneering for the future: Smart and green agriculture"
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Conference Room, Exhibition Area
Participants: DLG Agricultural Services
7. Specialized workshop: "Environmental conditions for agriculture"
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Expert Stage
Participants: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany (BMEL), German Agricultural Society (DLG), Pöttinger Land Technology Company, FAN Solid-Liquid Separation Technology Company, PulsFOG Spraying Machinery Company, ENVU Company, Bauer Construction and Machinery Company
8. Session: "Biological fertilizers: Revolutionizing agriculture through biotechnology"
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Expert Stage
Participants: Haltec Plant Laboratory
Many agricultural machinery transactions have been carried out right at the exhibition. Photo: Quynh Chi.
9. Workshop: "Green innovation center in agriculture and food (GIC) in Vietnam: The coffee industry"
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Room, Exhibition Area
Participants: GIZ Vietnam
10. Discussion group: "Meeting market demands"
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Expert Stage
Participants: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Germany (BMEL), German Agricultural Society (DLG), Bernard Krone Company, Igeba Gerätebau Company
11. Workshop on ANTAM regulations and procedures: Commercial rights and regulations for electric tractors/mini tractors and rice planters
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Conference Hall, Exhibition Area
Participants: UNESCAP Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization Center, Regional Council of the Agricultural Machinery Association (ReCAMA)
(VAN) The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Agriculture and Environment Newspaper & DLG promises to bring significant value to the agricultural sectors of Vietnam and Germany.
(VAN) The Minister of Agriculture and Environment has directed efforts to resolve this issue and has assigned the NAFIQPM to urgently implement it in the near future.
(VAN) Despite numerous policies aimed at building and developing brands and trademarks for agricultural products in Vietnam, these initiatives remain ineffective, often failing to yield visible results.
(VAN) Green production, clean technology adoption, creating green and clean products are not only a sustainable development strategy for enterprises but also an essential requirement.
