Ninety six outstanding farmers to be honored in 2026
A total of 96 outstanding farmers will be honored for their achievements in agricultural production, business, and rural development, with some earning annual revenues of up to VND206 billion (US$7.93 million). Ho Chi Minh City honors 32 outstanding farmers in 2026 Party leader meets with outstanding farmers, agricultural scientists Outstanding Vietnamese farmers, cooperatives honored
In 2026, 96 distinguished farmers will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to agriculture, business, and rural development. These farmers hail from various sectors, including crop cultivation, livestock rearing, aquaculture, and trading agricultural goods. Among them, Pham Van Luong from Hai Phong City excels in poultry breeding, generating VND206 billion in revenue in 2024.
Dang Van Bay from Vinh Long and Le Manh Cuong from Phu Tho, both celebrated for shrimp farming and livestock and ornamental plant cultivation, respectively, also earned VND200 billion in revenue. Farmer Nguyen Thanh Tuan from An Giang, specializing in rice farming, achieved a profit of VND28 billion. The selected farmers hail from diverse backgrounds, with about 70 of them generating revenues exceeding VND5 billion, many more earning between VND30 billion and VND200 billion.
Notably, Nguyen Hong Phuong from An Giang oversees a vast rice cultivation area of 224 hectares, while Nguyen Minh Thanh from Khanh Hoa manages 128 hectares dedicated to organic, circular agriculture coupled with ecotourism. The "Proud of Vietnamese Farmers" program, chaired by the Vietnam Farmers Union Central Committee, is an annual event honoring exceptional farmers nationwide.
In 2026, the theme is "Proud of Vietnamese Farmers in 40 Years of Doi Moi," marking the 96th anniversary of the Vietnam Farmers Union and the 40th anniversary of the Doi Moi (Renovation) process. This year, the selection criteria have been expanded into four categories: excellence in production and business, participation in new rural development, safeguarding national security, and value chain production linkages, as well as the application of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas.
The commendation ceremony and the awarding of the title "Outstanding Vietnamese Farmers in 40 Years of Doi Moi" will be held at 8 p.m. on October 12 at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Labor Cultural Palace in Hanoi City. A meeting with the 96 farmers will be organized in the morning of October 12, and on October 16, a forum titled "Ministry of Public Security and Vietnam Farmers Union Central Committee Listen to Farmers" will be held in Hanoi, drawing over 400 delegates and farmers.
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