World · South & Central Asia · 2 hrs ago
Vietnam honours 96 farmers for innovation and contributions to agriculture
Vietnam honoured 96 farmers at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 12, marking 40 years of the country’s Renewal period.
The awards recognise farmers for innovative production methods and use of science and technology, including green, circular and high-tech approaches.
The ceremony was part of the “Pride of Vietnamese Farmers” programme, which has recognised farmers and cooperatives since 2013.
Dang Van Bay, a shrimp farmer in Thanh Phong commune, was named among the outstanding farmers for his high-tech marine shrimp operation.
His farm covers 45 hectares and has nearly 100 ponds, with annual output estimated at 800 to 1,000 tonnes.
Bay’s business also sells aquaculture supplies, gives about 2 billion dong a year to community support, and provides more than 100 local jobs.
Vietnam’s next goal is greener, higher-value rural production, using technology and supply chains to modernise agriculture.
Vietnam honoured 96 farmers at a ceremony in Hanoi on the evening of 12 October 2026.
The awards recognised innovation, new production methods and the use of science and technology in agriculture.
The ceremony was part of the Vietnamese Farmers’ Pride 2026 programme and marked 40 years of Renovation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung called for a shift towards higher-value agricultural production and modern rural development.
Since 2013, the programme has recognised 1,052 farmers and 126 cooperatives.
- Who
- 96 Vietnamese farmers received awards.
- What
- They were honoured for innovation and contributions to agriculture and national development.
- When
- The ceremony was held on the evening of 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Why
- The awards recognised farmers’ innovation, adoption of new production methods and use of scientific and technical advances.
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The Vietnamese Farmers’ Pride programme has recognised 1,052 farmers and 126 exemplary cooperatives.
A ceremony in Hanoi honoured 96 farmers as part of the programme.
- Award recipients
- 96 farmers
- Ceremony date
- 12 October 2026
- Ceremony location
- Hanoi
- Programme
- Vietnamese Farmers’ Pride 2026
- Recognitions since 2013
- 1,052 farmers and 126 cooperatives
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