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Key Opportunities for AgriTech in Vietnam
Dante Bui
September 19, 2025
Vietnam’s agricultural sector is undergoing a rapid transformation. Once dominated by traditional rice farming, the country is now embracing modern technologies to meet the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and rising global demand for high-quality produce. For European companies – especially those from the Netherlands with world-class expertise in agriculture and technology – Vietnam represents a market full of opportunity.
Below, we highlight four areas where AgriTech solutions are in high demand and where European innovators can make a meaningful impact.
Precision Irrigation and Water Management
Water management is one of Vietnam’s most urgent agricultural challenges. The Mekong Delta, which produces half of the country’s rice, faces salinity intrusion and seasonal water shortages. Local authorities and international partners are investing in smart irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, and adaptive water-control technologies.
European companies with experience in water-efficient solutions can play a critical role – from deploying IoT-powered irrigation to developing predictive models that optimize water use and crop yields.
Digital Crop Monitoring and Traceability
Vietnam’s export-driven crops such as coffee, fruits, and seafood are increasingly subject to strict quality and safety standards in markets like the EU. This is creating strong demand for digital crop monitoring tools, AI-based pest and disease detection, drones for soil health analysis, and blockchain-powered traceability systems.
European AgriTech and IT companies can add value by providing platforms that connect farmers, cooperatives, and buyers – enabling transparency, compliance, and efficiency across the supply chain.
Controlled-Environment and High-Value Production
Greenhouse and net-house cultivation is expanding rapidly in Vietnam, especially in regions like Lâm Đồng province. Demand for year-round vegetables, flowers, and specialty crops is fueling investment in climate-controlled farming, precision fertigation, and advanced seed genetics.
Dutch seed companies and horticultural innovators have already achieved success here, showing how European expertise can translate into higher yields, better quality, and increased export competitiveness. IT-enabled greenhouse management systems, climate sensors, and automation are the next frontier.
Sustainable Inputs and Biotechnology
Vietnam’s heavy reliance on chemical fertilizers has created soil health challenges. At the same time, its booming livestock and aquaculture industries need solutions for disease control and productivity. These dynamics are driving demand for biological fertilizers, precision nutrient management systems, and biotechnology applications.
European companies can support this shift by introducing digital farm management tools, biotech solutions, and sustainable input technologies that improve soil health and reduce environmental impact.
Why This Matters for European Companies
Vietnam is not just looking for new technologies – it is actively creating policy incentives and investment programs to attract international AgriTech partners. With strong trade ties to the EU and a fast-developing digital infrastructure, the country offers European companies a gateway to one of Asia’s most dynamic agricultural markets.
At Vitex, we help European innovators enter and grow in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. From IT services that enable smart agriculture solutions to market expansion strategies tailored to local conditions, we are here to connect technology with opportunity.
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