Successful strawberry cultivation in Vietnam, Korean smart farm in the spotlight

Vietnam, a subtropical country, is also experiencing difficulties in crop production due to recent abnormal climate. This is why local demand for facility cultivation, which is less affected by weather, is increasing day by day. The Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency signed an agreement with the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS) and completed the construction of a Korean-style smart farm pilot greenhouse in Vietnam in 2022. On the 6th, I visited Vinh Quoc Village, Thanh Tri Commune, about 30 minutes away by car from the center of Hanoi. The familiar scent of strawberries stimulated my nose. A VAAS official said, “Vietnam is also suffering from abnormal climate, with the temperature in northern Thanh Hoa Province recording 44℃ in May last year.” He said, “We are attracting attention both inside and outside the country by stably producing strawberries in a smart farm using the latest information and communication technology (ICT).” In particular, the Korean ...