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

Vietnam’s farms are changing. They now use fewer chemicals. They use more organic fertilizers. Consumers want organic food. The environment needs care. The government backs eco-farming.

Vietnam’s Dynamic Agriculture Landscape

• Vietnam has 8.58 million farm households.
• The land spans 28 million hectares.
• Of these, 11.34 million hectares grow crops.
• Rice, coffee, cashew, and black pepper lead exports.
• In 2024, exports earned $62.4 billion USD.
• Smart irrigation and precision farming help all this change.

Shift Towards Sustainability and Organic Farming

Organic farming covered 74,540 hectares in 2023.
There were 17,000 organic producers.
There were 555 processors.
Most organic produce goes to the U.S. and EU.
They account for 90% of these exports.
Vietnam wants 2.5–3.0% of its farmland to be organic by 2030. ## Fertilizer Use and Challenges

Farmers in Vietnam use fertilizer at a high rate.
They use three times more than the global average.
Chemical fertilizers make up 75% and organic fertilizers 25%.
In 2023, farmers used 11 million tons total.
They imported 4.1 million tons.
Almost all imported chemicals come from China.
Organic fertilizers come from the U.S., Netherlands, and Belgium.
Soil loses nutrients and becomes too acidic.
Water also gets polluted from too much fertilizer.

Market Transformation and Growth Opportunities

Vietnam’s fertilizer market is worth $3.55 billion USD in 2025.
It may grow to $4.2 billion USD by 2030.
Organic fertilizers may grow at 6.7% annually.
Overall fertilizers may grow by 3.47% each year.
Precision farming adds new value.
Special fertilizer types help with steady growth.
The government wants organic fertilizer output to grow by 25% in 2025.
They want 30% of all fertilizers to be organic by 2030. ## Government Policies Driving Sustainable Fertilization

New policies guide a green path.
The Environmental Protection Strategy sets clear goals.
The Organic Agriculture Project 2020–2030 gives direction.
Decree 109 on Organic Agriculture boosts change.
These steps aim for half of the farm areas to use organic fertilizers.

Strategic Role of the Netherlands in Vietnam’s Transition

Dutch experts know green farming well.
They make manure granules and recycle waste smartly.
Their skills match Vietnam’s needs.
Dutch companies can serve local farms.
Farmers learn from Dutch ideas.
Digital tools make this work better.
This chance goes beyond simple exports.

Conclusion

Vietnam leads a green path in farming.
The government pushes for a change that is good for soil and nature.
High demand for organic food grows each day.
Organic fertilizers open paths for new ideas and trade.
Dutch expertise can support Vietnam’s green growth.
The market expands, and both share in this change.

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

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