Solutions to Promote Digital Transformation in Agriculture in Vietnam

Digital transformation in agriculture is the process of applying digital technologies to all traditional agricultural activities, from production to processing, distribution and consumption. The goal of digital transformation in agriculture is to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness of the agricultural industry. Agricultural digital transformation includes the use of information technology, sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT)... Applications of digital transformation in agriculture can include collecting data from sensors to monitor and manage crops, soil moisture, air quality and livestock health. Blockchain technology can also be used for traceability and supply chain management in agriculture.

In the "National digital transformation program to 2025, orientation to 2030", agriculture is considered one of eight priority areas in digital transformation in Vietnam. Although currently, this process has achieved certain achievements, many challenges still exist such as low level of mechanization, little technology, farming and production activities are still carried out based on farmers' experience. The article researches and clarifies the content of digital transformation in agriculture. Based on the assessment of achieved results and limitations, the author offers solutions to promote digital transformation in agriculture in Vietnam.