On 27 November in Can Tho, SNV, through the Transforming the Rice Value Chain for climate resilient and sustainable development in the Mekong Delta (TRVC) project, funded by the Australian Government, together with the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA) and the Plant Production and Protection Department – Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, co-organized the workshop “Scaling up high-quality, low-emission rice production areas towards the target of 1 million hectares by 2030.” The event highlighted key solutions such as company – cooperative - farmer linkages, market standards, and evidence-based emission reduction.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Ba Bong – Chairman of VIETRISA, delivers the opening remarks at the workshop. Photo: TRVC/SNV
Dr. Tran Thu Ha – TRVC Project Team Leader - shared the project’s approach and practical results, emphasizing that standardising production & MRV and strengthening company - farmer linkages are crucial for a successful transition to climate-smart rice production to enhance economic value, rice quality, social benefits, and reduce emissions.
Dr. Tran Thu Ha – TRVC Project Director presenting at the workshop. Photo: TRVC/SNV
After two cropping seasons, 10 participating companies (TRVC competitors) applied Decision 145/QD-TT-CLT on 40,184 ha, reducing 156,416 tCO₂e, gaining farmers’ profits by 59.06%, and helping 8 top leading companies become the first certified for “Vietnam Green – Low Emission Rice”, covering over 70,000 tons of rice.
TRVC Project Director and VIETRISA Chairman Mr. Bui Ba Bong take a photo with one of the first rice products certified as “Green Vietnam Rice – Low Emission.” Photo: TRVC/SNV
During the panel discussion, Mr. Tran Truong Tan Tai – Director of VINARICE Co., Ltd., a TRVC project participant, shared experiences in building sustainable company–farmer linkages based on contracts, commitments, and shared responsibilities.
Mr. Tran Truong Tan Tai – Director of VINARICE Co., Ltd., with panelists during the discussion. Photo: TRVC/SNVOn this occasion, the Vietnam Rice Sector Association presented awards to individuals for their contributions to the Association in 2025. At the event, Dr. Tran Thu Ha – TRVC Project Director was also honored for her contribution and the project’s outstanding achievements, in coordination with VIETRISA, implementing key milestones that directly contribute to the 1 million-hectare rice plan.
Award ceremony honoring contributors to VIETRISA’s activities in 2025. Photo: TRVC/SNV
In the afternoon, participants visited Angimex-Kitoku Co., Ltd. (An Giang). Company leaders shared achievements from TRVC project participation, including leverage to access green credit from MUFG Bank, Japan. The company also expressed readiness to share experiences with other businesses, demonstrating a spirit of cooperation and joint development.
Field visit program with useful and inspiring sharing from Angimex-Kitoku Co., Ltd. leaders. Photo: TRVC/SNV
In his closing remarks, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Manh, Deputy Director of the Plant Production & Protection Department, emphasized: “There has never been a better moment than now — when we have the market, the technical solutions, the policies, and the determination — to bring Vietnamese rice into a new chapter: greener, cleaner, and more competitive. Each stakeholder must become a strong link in building a one-million-hectare ecosystem that delivers not only scale but also new value for farmers and Vietnam’s rice sector.” He also requested SNV to work with DFAT/the Australian Government and other international development partners to expand the TRVC Project to Can Tho, Vinh Long, and Ca Mau, creating more opportunities for companies, cooperatives, and farmers to participate — thereby accelerating progress toward achieving the 1 million hectares of rice by 2030.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Manh, Deputy Director of the Plant Production & Protection Department delivering the closing speech at the workshop. Photo: TRVC/SNV
All participants at the workshop. Photo: TRVC/SNVRead more on the Government Newspaper: https://baochinhphu.vn/de-an-1-trieu-ha-lua-xanh-lien-ket-chuoi-chuan-hoa-quy-trinh-de-ve-dich-2030-102251127113005564.htm
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