Hanoi (VNA) - Land management, green and smart agriculture, and digital transformation are key topics drawing the public's feedback on the draft documents to be presented at the 14th National Party Congress, as they directly impact people’s lives, the environment, and economic competitiveness of the country in the era of deep integration.
Land management – foundation for sustainable development
Du Thi Thu, Deputy Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) committee of Hanoi's Vinh Tuy ward, said the draft documents clearly affirm that land is a vital national resource that must be managed strictly and used efficiently, fairly, and transparently. She noted that this is a sound direction, especially as land management and use have long faced many shortcomings in recent years.
According to Thu, for the draft documents to be effectively implemented, it is necessary to further specify solutions such as accelerating land data digitalisation, developing a unified national database, and ensuring transparency in land-use planning, pricing, and status information.
She added that the draft documents should also improve mechanisms for genuine accumulation and concentration of agricultural land, encouraging the formation of large-scale production zones with enterprises and cooperatives playing a key role.
Thu underlined the need to form an agricultural land-use rights exchange to enhance market transparency, protect farmers’ interests, and prevent land speculation, noting that for the two-tier local administration, she said it is necessary to strengthen decentralisation and accountability in managing and processing land records, granting land-use rights, and monitoring planning implementation.
When the land management system becomes digitalised, transparent, and fair, it will form a solid foundation for modern agriculture, green economy, and social stability, Thu said.
Green and smart agriculture – new motivation of growth
According to Nguyen Van Hanh, Director of Dong Anh safe vegetable cooperative in Hanoi, shifting from traditional agricultural production to a “green, circular, and smart agricultural economy is an inevitable trend and the only path for Vietnam’s agriculture to increase value and integrate deeply into global value chains.
To realise this direction, more decisive actions are needed, he said, noting that the State should introduce preferential credit policies for organic production, digital technology adoption, certification support, trade promotion, and agricultural insurance; and set up an investment fund for green agriculture and agri-tech to encourage enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers to join the transition.
He stressed the need to develop databases of cultivation areas and digital agricultural maps to manage crop seasons, trace origins, and connect supply and demand, noting that assigning electronic identification codes to agricultural products would significantly enhance the reputation of Vietnamese goods in international markets.
Hanh also highlighted the necessity to promote regional linkages and public-private partnerships, especially in agricultural production, processing, and distribution, noting that models connecting enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers should be encouraged and aligned with plans for concentrated raw material zones, deep processing, and exports.
Circular agriculture should be regarded as a pillar of green growth, contributing to realising Vietnam’s net-zero emissions commitment, he went on.
Digital transformation – lever for modern governance
Pham Minh Nam, Director of Nam Binh Agricultural Import-Export Co., Ltd. in Hanoi, said in land management and agriculture, digitalisation not only helps reduce costs and administrative procedures but also creates a transparent, fair environment that fosters innovation.
The draft documents should focus on three key elements, particularly data infrastructure and interconnectivity among ministries, sectors, and localities, ensuring that land and agricultural data are updated and effectively shared.
He emphasised the need to pay attention to training digital skills training for both officials and farmers, enabling them to access technology, utilise data, and apply digital tools in production and business.
Strengthening land governance, developing green, organic, and smart agriculture, and promoting comprehensive digital transformation are not only the core tasks of the agriculture sector but also the pillars for Vietnam to build a modern, resilient, and green economy, he noted.
When the draft policies are implemented with innovation, transparency, and accountability, they will mark a crucial breakthrough, enabling Vietnam to confidently enter a new phase of prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive development./.
