Shaping Vietnam’s Agricultural Future with Sustainable Growth and Organic Fertilizers

Vietnam’s agriculture changes. It cuts chemical use. It grows soil health with organic fertilizers. This choice meets world aims and export demand. The United States and the European Union import organic crops. Dutch skills and tools help make this change work.

Vietnam’s Agricultural Landscape and Export Strength

• Farm scale: 8.58 million households work 28 million hectares. They grow crops on 11.34 million hectares.
• Crop diversity: Vietnam uses its climate and land well. It leads the world in rice, coffee, cashew, and black pepper exports.
• Economic impact: In 2024, exports hit $62.4 billion USD. Better farming, like smart irrigation and precise planting, drives this gain.

The Shift Toward Sustainable Agriculture

• Organic farming growth: In 2023, farmers used 74,540 hectares for organic crops. Around 17,000 producers and 555 processors join this effort. Plans push organic land to 2.5–3.0% by 2030.
• Market drivers: Consumers want safe, organic food. They care for the environment. These views boost sustainable farming.
• Export markets: The U.S. and the EU buy 90% of Vietnam’s organic goods. This fact shows strong global trust.

Fertilizer Use and Challenges

• Current reliance: Vietnam uses fertilizer three times more than the world average. Ninety-five percent of use is mostly chemical, with some organic help.
• Soil health issues: High chemicals unbalance nutrients, lower pH, and pollute water. These factors hurt soil life.
• Organic fertilizer classification: Some organic fertilizers are natural and treated by nature. Certified options remain few.

Fertilizer Market Transformation

• Market size: The market grows from $3.55 billion USD in 2025 to $4.2 billion USD in 2030.
• Growth in organic fertilizers: Organic choices grow at a rate of 6.7% per year. This pace beats the overall growth of 3.47%.
• Application trends: Ninety-six percent of fertilizers go on soil. Farmers favor field crops.
• Innovation focus: New fertilizers and smart farming lower use while keeping soil strong.

Government Policies Driving Change

• Key targets:
  • Increase organic fertilizer output by 25% before 2025.
  • Use organic fertilizer on 30% of farms and cover 50% of crop areas by 2030.
• Strategic frameworks: Plans include the National Environmental Protection Strategy, Soil Health plans, the National Organic Agriculture Project (2020–2030), and Decree 109 on Organic Agriculture.
• Alignment: These ideas match global eco goals. They also help farms access top export markets.

Opportunities for Dutch Involvement

• Dutch expertise: The Netherlands leads in smart and sustainable farming. It makes manure granules and recycles waste.
• Market potential: Vietnamese farms need strong, nutrient-rich organic fertilizers to renew worn-out soil.
• Value proposition: Dutch products offer quality. They deliver good support and smart, fit solutions for farmers.
• Collaboration avenues: Beyond trade, sharing know-how and training can boost ties. This work helps eco-friendly farming grow.

Conclusion

Vietnam’s farms move toward sustainable growth. They choose organic fertilizers to boost crop yields and care for nature. Strong government plans and international help, especially from Dutch partners, drive this change. Smart ideas that keep soil healthy open new trade doors and lift Vietnam as a green farm leader.

Sources: Agroberichten Buitenland, Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam, Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture

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