Director Nguyen Thi Loan of the Hi-Tech Agriculture Research and Development Center stands as the sole female recipient of the Ton Duc Thang Award this year. Having been dedicated to high-tech agriculture since her graduation, Ms. Loan operates as both a researcher and a direct manager of production.
Between 2020 and 2024, she and her colleagues spearheaded numerous technical initiatives recognized at both city and national levels, spanning aquaculture, medicinal mushrooms, organic crops, and smart agricultural models utilizing digital technology. These projects have transitioned into actual production, transferred to farmers, cooperatives, and businesses to generate clear economic value and long-term efficacy.
Discussing a significant milestone in her journey of technical innovation, Ms. Loan highlighted the intensive two-stage white-leg shrimp farming model, which applies the Internet of Things (IoT) for environmental monitoring in the former Can Gio District.
The hallmark of this model is that environmental parameters are monitored 24/7 via smart devices, allowing farmers to make timely adjustments to fluctuations, thereby mitigating risks and diseases. Thanks to superior water environment control, the shrimp grow steadily, with yields reaching approximately 40 tonnes/ha, significantly higher than traditional methods. The number of annual crops has also increased, enhancing land-use efficiency. This model is not only economically significant but also shifts the local approach to farming, from relying on experience to data-driven management, and from passive methods to the proactive application of science.
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