HCMC – The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed establishing 15 low-emission farming zones by 2035, with targets to reduce methane by 30% and overall greenhouse gases by at least 10% compared to 2020 levels.
The proposal was discussed at a consultation workshop held on July 30, according to the Vietnam News Agency.
Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, deputy director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection at the ministry, said the proposed emission reduction targets would be achieved through technical interventions customized for each ecological zone and crop group.
The proposal aims to implement at least 15 low-emission production models across ecological zones and pilot a minimum of five farming models eligible for generating carbon credits under international standards.
In addition, the ministry will issue five emission-reduction technical packages tailored to five key crops. It also plans to establish an emissions database by crop and ecological zone, integrated with the National Registry System.
The adoption of techniques such as alternate wetting and drying, optimized fertilizer management, and the use of bio-based inputs is expected to reduce input costs by 5-15%.
Low-emission and carbon-traceable farming practices are also anticipated to expand product access to high-end markets, potentially increasing prices by 10-25%.
Two implementation options for the plan have been proposed.
The first focuses on five key crops, namely rice, cassava, coffee, banana, and sugarcane. The second takes a broader approach, expanding to the entire crop production sector during the 2025-2035 period, with technical support from international partners.
