Shaping Vietnam’s Agricultural Future with Sustainable Growth and Organic Fertilizers

Vietnam’s agriculture grows fast. It shifts to green practices. The focus stays on cutting chemical fertilizers and boosting soil health. Organic fertilizers now get more support. The government and global allies, especially the Netherlands, back this change. They want to raise yields and care for nature.

Dynamic and Export-Oriented Agriculture

Vietnam has lively farms. It hosts 8.58 million household farms on 28 million hectares. The climate stays diverse and lets farmers grow many crops. They lead global exports of rice, coffee, cashew, and black pepper. In 2024, exports hit $62.4 billion USD. High-value crops, smart irrigation, and precise farming drive this growth.

Shift Toward Sustainability and Organic Farming

Global buyers want organic food. Environmental care grows strong. Vietnam meets this need with more organic farms. In 2023, farmers tended 74,540 hectares. About 17,000 producers and 555 processors led this effort. Most organic exports go to the US and EU. The government aims to boost organic land to 2.5–3.0% of all farms by 2030. This target shows a true green commitment.

Fertilizer Use and Challenges

Farmers depend on fertilizers still. They use doses three times higher than the world average. Chemical fertilizers fill 75% of the market. Organic ones make up 25% and include manure granulates from the US, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Local organic production grew from 16.8 million tons in 2020 to 21 million tons in 2022. Yet too much fertilizer harms soil. It causes nutrient gaps, acidifies the land, and pollutes water. Such damage risks long-term farming success.

Transforming the Fertilizer Market

Vietnam’s fertilizer market is changing. In 2025, it was worth $3.55 billion USD. It may reach $4.2 billion USD by 2030. Local makers and state firms lead the scene. They invest in digital tools, farmer training, and green fertilizer methods. Organic fertilizers grow fast at a 6.7% rate by 2030. This rate tops the overall growth of 3.47%. New tech in controlled-release and specialty types supports eco-friendly, precise farming.

Government Policies and Sustainability Commitments

The government sets strong, clear goals:

• Increase organic fertilizer production by 25% by 2025
• Ensure 30% of registered fertilizers are organic by 2030
• Achieve 50% usage of organic fertilizers in crop production areas

Policies like the National Environmental Protection Strategy, the Soil Health and Crop Nutrition Plan, and the National Organic Agriculture Project 2020–2030 back these aims. They match global green standards and help export to the US, EU, and Japan.

Opportunities for the Netherlands

Vietnam’s green shift creates chances for Dutch companies. They focus on organic fertilizers, especially manure granulates. Years of chemical overuse have taught farmers to care for soil. This care raises the need for efficient, high-quality fertilizers that suit local soils. Dutch know‐how in sustainable farming, waste recycling, and fertilizer production makes the Netherlands a key partner. Beyond product exports, Dutch experts offer knowledge, technical help, and training for Vietnam’s green change.

Conclusion
Vietnam now shifts its farming to greener ways. The government acts, the market changes, and more organic fertilizers appear. With rising demand for eco-friendly inputs and solid policy backing, the fertilizer industry stands ready to grow and innovate. Working with experts from countries like the Netherlands will boost this progress. In this way, Vietnam can balance high yields and care for the environment in its agricultural future.

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