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Vietnam's Agricultural Digital Transformation: Cooperatives as Data Hubs
As Vietnam advances digital transformation in agriculture, cooperatives (HTXs) are emerging as 'data centers,' connecting producers and businesses. Reliable data aggregation, from seed management to market development, is crucial for enhancing agricultural competitiveness and sustainable growth.
In Vietnam's agricultural digital transformation, cooperatives (HTXs) are playing a crucial role. Reliable data aggregation, covering everything from production to market supply, is identified as essential for enhancing agricultural competitiveness and sustainable development. Large-scale agricultural production areas require data with sufficient reliability for management, not only concerning vast land but also seed management, cultivation processes, output, quality, and market trends. Cooperatives are fulfilling the function of 'data centers' for these areas by gathering farmers, organizing production, and fostering connections with businesses. This trend is linked to the backdrop of agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports reaching $49.3 billion in the first eight months. Amid growing interest in sustainable agriculture, efforts are underway to achieve broader goals such as eco-friendly agriculture (Nông nghiệp sinh thái), enhancing corporate competitiveness through dual transformation (Chuyển đổi kép), promoting rural development and modernization, and transitioning towards a green and sustainable economy. By cooperatives becoming the core of data aggregation, standardization of agricultural product quality is expected to advance, contributing to the overall value enhancement of the export supply chain. This represents a significant step for Vietnam to transition from a mere production base to a high-value agricultural exporter.
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Nhan Dan