The focus is on agricultural machinery inspection and certification, as well as building the capacity of local experts, technicians, and farmers.
Tran Thanh Nam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam, met with the German Agricultural Society (DLG) to discuss agricultural mechanization, food safety, and sustainable development. DLG Markets’ Managing Director, Jens Kremer, welcomed the Vietnamese delegation.
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam expressed his appreciation for the growing collaboration between DLG and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Specifically, he highlighted DLG’s initiative to organize AGRITECHNICA ASIA every two years in Vietnam, an important platform for advancing agricultural innovation and international cooperation.
“AGRITECHNICA ASIA Vietnam 2025 marks the first time DLG brings its globally recognized expertise in agricultural technology and innovation directly to Vietnam,” said Deputy Minister Nam. “The solutions showcased at this exhibition will not only be well-suited to our domestic agricultural sector but will also help address major challenges faced by Vietnamese farmers. These include improving productivity, adopting sustainable agricultural practices, and gaining access to cutting-edge technologies and machinery.”
Vietnam’s goal is to become one of the world’s leading agricultural nations through mechanization. To realize this vision, the country is implementing the Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High Quality and Low-Emission Rice Associated with Green Growth in the Mekong River Delta By 2030 program.
Vietnam is particularly interested in identifying and adopting high-tech agricultural machinery and technologies suitable for its production conditions. Mr. Nam stressed the importance of enhancing the system for agricultural machinery inspection and certification, and of building the capacity of local experts, technicians, and farmers in the field of agricultural mechanization.
Regarding the potential establishment of a mechanization service center for agricultural production in the Mekong Delta, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment proposed that DLG cooperate in implementing pilot models that apply high-tech solutions in agricultural production. This would include organizing training programs and thematic workshops on advanced agricultural technologies, mechanization, and sustainable farming practices.
In addition, the Ministry proposed that DLG support the provision of equipment, the transfer of technology, and the joint training of human resources. These efforts would contribute significantly to promoting the modernization of agriculture in this key economic region.
To further strengthen cooperation, Vietnam proposes both sides consider signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on agricultural mechanization. The main areas of cooperation would include: promoting comprehensive mechanization across agricultural production; enhancing capacity building and vocational training in the field of mechanization; developing logistics systems; and facilitating digital transformation in agriculture.
