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From the laboratory to the field, from scientists to farmers, there is still a gap that needs to be filled. Policy movements in 2025 are aiming to bring science and technology to truly accompany agriculture, farmers and sustainable rural development. Applying technology in agriculture to produce and develop safe vegetable production areas - Photo: VGP/TGAccording to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy, the connection between science and technology results and production practices, especially in the field of agriculture, has been an issue raised by the science and technology industry for many years. This is also one of the important reasons for the Ministry of Science and Technology to advise and promulgate Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo, along with mechanisms and policies that bring breakthrough. Resolution 57 has clearly identified a bottleneck that needs to be resolved as a priority: how to quickly put science, technology and innovation into practice, especially in agricultural production and business. If this problem cannot be solved, science and technology can hardly become a real driving force for modern and sustainable agricultural development. In fact, over the past years, it has been shown that although science and technology is estimated to contribute more than 30% to the growth of the agricultural sector, the gap between Vietnam and developed countries is still very large. Citing comparative data, Deputy Minister Bui The Duy said that the average value of agricultural production per farmer in Vietnam is only below 1,000 USD, while in Korea this number reaches about 24,000 USD. This gap is not only about productivity, but also about brand, market and production organization - factors where science, technology and innovation can make a difference if properly introduced. Therefore, in 2025, the implementation of Resolution 57 will be implemented drastically, with a focus on perfecting institutions for science and technology to directly serve agriculture and farmers. The Ministry of Science and Technology has advised on promulgating and amending 10 important laws, including the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, the Law on Digital Transformation, the Law on Technology Transfer... At the same time, coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and branches to support the amendment of about 30 laws, remove barriers to bringing science and technology into production, especially in rural areas. An important highlight is financial mechanisms designed in the direction of going with farmers. Science and technology funds of ministries, branches and localities have their spending content expanded; Loan interest support mechanism for businesses and cooperatives was established; Policies allow farmers and cooperatives to pilot the use of technology and digital transformation for a certain period of time, and if effective, they will continue to replicate. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy at the Prime Ministers Dialogue Conference with Farmers in 2025 - Photo: VGP/NB These issues were also clearly reflected at the Prime Ministers Conference on Dialogue with Farmers in 2025. According to Deputy Minister Bui The Duy, at the conference, many comments from farmers and cooperatives directly raised difficulties in accessing science and technology, from capital, digital infrastructure to lack of connection with scientists. study and business. This is vivid evidence of the need to drastically change the approach to science and technology development, taking agriculture, farmers and practical production as the center. Notably, in the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, innovation was first identified as a pillar parallel to science and technology. Innovation is emphasized in the direction of taking production and business as the center, bringing knowledge, technology, and technology transfer directly to fields, cooperatives and agricultural enterprises; At the same time, arousing the participation of the entire society, from farmers to businesses, in the innovation process. From practical implementation, Deputy Minister Bui The Duy emphasized that two models are effective. The first is a model of linking businesses with new-style cooperatives and farmers, in which businesses act as a bridge to receive technology from research institutes and universities, directly transfer new varieties, materials, and production processes to farmers and cover output. The models of Loc Troi, Dabaco, and Lam Son Sugarcane have shown that science and technology only truly promote value when closely linked to the production - market chain. The second model is innovation clubs, directly connecting scientists with farmers. Through the internet and smartphones, farmers can still exchange with scientists after working hours, update knowledge, new production and business models. The fruit and vegetable industry innovation club model has been deployed in a number of localities, attracting the active participation of many businesses and cooperatives. In addition, new mechanisms also allow support for technical initiatives of farmers and cooperatives; Support for registration of trademarks and geographical indications; loan support for technological innovation; Deploy financial vouchers for farmers to test technology and digital transformation solutions. Scientific topics are ordered directly from production needs, ensuring research results have application addresses.g specifically. Regarding rural digital infrastructure, in 2025, pilot policies according to Resolution 193 of the National Assembly have paved the way for expanding telecommunications coverage in remote areas and deploying low-range satellite internet testing, creating important conditions for science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation to come closer to farmers. In the coming time, the Ministry of Science and Technology
