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Emerging technologies to reduce GHG in agriculture

In light of the demand for cutting back GHG emissions, the sector has seen new environmentally friendly farming and livestock-raising technologies.

– In rice cultivation, water management techniques such as alternate wetting and drying (AWD), “1 must 5 decreases” (1P5G), and “3 decreases 3 increases” (3G3T), and system of rice intensification (SRI) have been incorporated in rice cultivation which helps reduce CH₄ emissions while optimizing farming costs[6]. The MARD, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and the local authorities of Can Tho City also commenced the “1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice” project[7] in April of 2024, which aims to popularize modern rice cultivation model in the Mekong River Delta to reduce GHG emissions.

– In livestock management, new feeding technologies like multi-nutrient blocks (MUBs) and animal feeds low in crude protein have been developed to reduce GHG released by cattles[8]. Furthermore, biological bedding models in which livestock and poultry are confined on a bedding made of highly inert materials (such as rice husks, sawdust, straw, etc.) mixed with probiotics to decompose wastes and reduce environmental pollution[9]. Between 2003 and 2020, the MARD collaborated with Netherlands Development Organization SNV to build over 173,000 biogas infrastructures, and provide adequate training for approximately 800 provincial and district technicians, over 1,800 builders and installers, and 173,000 households in 55 cities and provinces[10].

– The agriculture sector is shifting towards a circular model to better utilize agricultural residue and by-products. Recently, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development has collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to pilot the CE-NDC toolbox to help foster circular interventions in agriculture[11].

Trial operation of the “1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice” project

出典： The SaigonTimes

It should be noted that many cultivation and farming breakthroughs are in the early stages of implementation, and further investment from the government and international aid is required.  The “1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice” project is currently in the initial pilot period for Phase 1 in 5 provinces. It is estimated that the project requires over 430 million USD to upgrade the water infrastructure for irrigation, drainage, and reulation[12]. The implementation of GHG reduction technologies also faces setbacks due to Vietnam’s fragmented farming models, the traditional production mindset of farmers, and the lack of awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of new farming and cultivation technologies[13].

Government policies on agricultural GHG emissions

The government has established a firm stand on reducing the country’s GHG emissions to commit to its environmental goals. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) signed Decision No. 1693/QD-BNN-KHCN in 2023 approving the GHG reduction for the agriculture and rural development sector by 2030, with an orientation toward 2050[14]. The decision aims to reduce the sector’s GHG emissions by 121.9 Mt CO_2eq compared to 2020, and total CH4 emissions at under 45.9 Mt CO_2eq. Furthermore, the government also heightens GHG monitoring efforts, as Decision No. 01/2022/QD-TTg requires companies in the agriculture sector to develop GHG inventory[15].

Table 1: Strategic solutions under Decision No. 1693/QD-BNN-KHCN and GHG reduction potential

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International collaborations to reduce GHG emissions: A case study of Lasuco Group

International partnerships play a pivotal role in supporting Vietnam’s environmental commitments. A recent collaboration between Lasuco Group and Japanese firms Idemitsu Kosan and Sagri highlights this effort.

The project is set to begin trial operation in early 2025 with an implementation scale of 500 hectares of sugarcane farmlands[16]. Sagri will use satellite technology and AI to manage crop data and monitor soil health, aiming to reduce N2O emissions and increase carbon storage by minimizing chemical fertilizers and promoting appropriate usage of organic alternatives. Additionally, Sagri will register the project for carbon credits under Verra’s improved agricultural land management category (VM0042), marking it as the first Vietnamese project in this category[17]. Following the trial phase, commercial operations are planned for 2026, expanding to 8,000 hectares of farmlands provided by Lasuco and other participants. Idemitsu Kosan will act as the main investor and carbon credit buyer through a 15-year carbon credit trading agreement with Lasuco.

This project not only advances Vietnam’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050 but also benefits local farmers through carbon credit trading. It establishes a foundational framework and infrastructure for future carbon credit programs in Vietnam’s agriculture sector.

Sugarcane farming in Vietnam

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結論

Reducing GHG emissions in Vietnam’s agriculture is both a necessity and an opportunity. Emerging technologies in the sector combined with supportive government policies, have the potential to transform the sector into a low-carbon, sustainable model. The international partnership of Idemitsu, Sagri, and Lasuco highlights the potential of international collaboration and the ties between global climate goals and economic incentives for farmers.

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