Vietnam agricultural and maritime sectors focus on productivity and sustainability

In Hanoi, the agricultural sector is shifting toward high-quality rice varieties to increase economic value per hectare. Despite a decrease in total cultivation area due to the conversion of inefficient land to higher-value crops, average rice productivity rose by 2.6% in 2026. High-quality varieties now account for approximately 82% of the city's rice production structure, helping to meet consumer demand and improve climate resilience.

In the maritime sector, Vietnam is looking to develop a green seafood value chain to address environmental pressures from aquaculture. While the sea farming industry is expanding, it faces challenges from organic waste, excess feed, and plastic materials. Experts suggest that applying circular technology can transform waste into resources. Currently, approximately 30% of the 1.3 million tons of by-products generated by seafood processing facilities could be repurposed into high-value materials such as fish oil, collagen, and chitosan.