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Agrivoltaics: a dual-benefit model for agriculture

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Agrivoltaics, the combination of farming and solar power, is being adopted by many countries due to its potential to increase productivity and revenue, but its full potential remains untapped due to capital and policy barriers.

AgriS bridges Vietnam-Australia agricultural cooperation

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Partnering with Tay Ninh province, AgriS fosters collaboration with Queensland in agricultural technology research, transfer, and commercialization.

Energy and AI are investment magnets in Vietnam

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Energy, green tech, vertical AI, and agriculture are promising sectors for investment as Vietnam prioritizes technology and innovation, according to the National Innovation Center (NIC).

IT engineer finds happiness as a farmer

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At the peak of his career with an annual income in the billions of Vietnamese dong, 40-year-old Dinh Van Thuan surprised his family by announcing he was leaving IT to become a farmer.

Alternating wet and dry irrigation boosts rice yields, cuts emissions

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Alternating wet and dry (AWD) irrigation is helping rice crops become more resilient and increase yields by about 10%. If expanded across the Mekong Delta, it could save 7,400 billion VND in cultivation costs.

AI 'reads' shrimp ponds, boosts productivity

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Several businesses are developing AI systems to analyze pond conditions, offer predictions and advice to farmers, hoping to impact the 4 billion USD shrimp industry.