Smart livestock farming requires an integrated data system covering breeding stock, animal feed, veterinary supplies and product distribution. Sensors, cameras and AI can help monitor farm conditions and animal health, identify unusual signs and provide early warnings of potential disease...
In term of volume, poultry meat and edible offal topped the list, accounting for 36.5 per cent of total meat imports, equivalent to nearly 217,371 tonnes.
The country has the world''s sixth-largest pig herd and second-largest waterfowl population, while its animal feed and veterinary medicine industries rank among the largest in Southeast Asia.
Major importers including China, the EU, Japan and the US are imposing stricter rules on traceability, carbon emissions, environmental protection and food safety.
Việt Nam is entering a critical phase of transformation in agriculture and animal husbandry, experts affirmed at a seminar entitled “Innovation and Sustainability” in HCM City on Thursday.
The three-day event serves as a platform for business networking, technology exchange and knowledge sharing in the livestock, aquaculture and food industries in Việt Nam and Southeast Asia.
For the first time, ILDEX Vietnam 2026 and Horti&Agri Vietnam 2026 will be co-located, creating a more comprehensive platform that connects the entire agri-food value chain, from production to processing and distribution.
At the first national conference on livestock and veterinary science and technology, some 750 policymakers, scientists and industry leaders mapped out how science and innovation can transform Việt Nam’s livestock sector into a modern, sustainable industry, addressing climate and disease...
Delegates are discussing ways to promote sustainable livestock development as demand rises for safe and nutritious animal-based foods, while the sector faces mounting challenges from climate change, disease outbreaks, environmental degradation and stricter consumer expectations.
To maintain a stable supply of livestock and poultry for the last months of 2025, the livestock sector and localities need to tighten quarantines and provide guidance on safe herd restoration, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phùng Đức Tiến.
Officials attributed the increase to rising domestic consumption and higher local raw material costs, which pushed Vietnamese meat prices above those of foreign products.
The impressive earnings reports from Dabaco, BAF and Masan highlight both the challenges and opportunities present in the country''s agricultural landscape.