The Politburo has set a bold vision for Vietnamese agriculture: by 2030, the country should have several strong agricultural enterprises that not only lead the region but also compete on the world stage, actively integrating into global value chains.
On behalf of the Politburo, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu recently signed Conclusion No. 219, continuing the implementation of Resolution No. 19 (dated June 16, 2022) on agriculture, farmers, and rural development through 2030 with a long-term vision toward 2045.
The conclusion acknowledges a rapidly shifting global context, marked by accelerated technological change, climate fluctuations, and increasingly complex market dynamics - all of which deeply affect rural development and agricultural production.
Agriculture, farmers, and rural areas play a long-term strategic role. Photo: Ho Hai
The Politburo reaffirms the strategic and long-term importance of agriculture, farmers (including fishers and salt workers), and rural areas as fundamental pillars for macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth. Farmers remain the center, the agent, the driving force, and the key resource of transformation.
The directive urges a shift toward commodity-oriented thinking, focusing on green, organic, circular, and low-emission agriculture. It calls for comprehensive digital transformation and the adoption of advanced technologies, all while protecting the ecosystem.
Agriculture must ensure national food security in all circumstances and contribute to balancing major economic indicators, macroeconomic stability, and inflation control. It must be developed in harmony with urban growth and be aligned with effective two-tier local governance.
The Politburo calls for breakthrough policies to attract and mobilize resources - particularly from individuals and businesses - into green, ecological, and circular agriculture. It also emphasizes targeted support for businesses and communities in strategic, remote, and border areas.
Ministries, departments, and localities are urged to create incentive mechanisms to promote agricultural exports, improve market access, and boost Vietnam’s competitiveness, product value, and national reputation.
Efforts must also go into protecting land designated for high-quality rice cultivation. Agricultural brands and key products should be developed in sustainable production zones with low emissions and supported by modern science, processing, and logistics.
The Politburo stresses the need to reorganize production toward specialization and professionalism, fostering strong collaboration between what it calls the “six stakeholders.”
Agricultural enterprises need stronger support to thrive. Photo: Nguyen Hue
Agricultural businesses must be nurtured to grow into regional and global leaders by 2030, guiding Vietnam’s participation in international value chains and helping build strong national brands for core products.
Small-scale farmers are encouraged and supported to join cooperatives, associations, and producer groups - enabling them to participate in large-scale commodity production.
The Politburo also calls for a unified national database system covering land, water, forests, minerals, meteorology, hydrology, and biodiversity.
It proposes comprehensive, coordinated solutions for sustainable, legal exploitation of aquatic resources, in accordance with international standards and linked to maritime sovereignty.
Mariculture should be expanded and designed to withstand storms. The government will explore offshore aquaculture technologies and incentivize the formation of ocean-fishing fleets.
Public investment in agriculture and rural areas to double
Photo: Ho Giap
Domestic market development remains a priority. Agricultural standards and regulations must be reviewed and upgraded to align with international benchmarks - ensuring quality for both domestic consumers and export markets.
Farmers should receive training and technological support to develop the mindset and capacity for modern, large-scale, and professional production. Science and innovation must be applied throughout harvesting, processing, and preservation.
Farmers also need better access to capital, green credit, and agricultural insurance. The policy encourages rural entrepreneurship, new service sectors, and rural industrialization to help farmers integrate into modern value chains.
The Politburo affirms its guiding principle: building “a new countryside that is modern, rich, sustainable, and culturally distinctive.”
Urban and rural planning systems must be harmonized for stronger linkages, with a focus on ecological protection and integrated value chains that connect local and global markets - preserving cultural identity while unlocking new spatial and financial resources for growth.
The conclusion also emphasizes narrowing regional and demographic disparities, ensuring social security and gender equality, and improving incomes, living conditions, and service access in rural communities.
“The goal is to at least double state budget investment in agriculture and rural development during 2021–2030 compared to the 2011–2020 period,” the Politburo states.
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