Training and improving sustainable agricultural production capacity for 1,500 women in Tuyen Quang

Implemented in 4 communes: Vi Xuyen, Linh Ho, Tan Quang and Vinh Tuy, Tuyen Quang province, the project "Promoting green business models for women for sustainable Vietnamese agriculture" focuses on 3 main groups of activities: improving sustainable agricultural production capacity, promoting digital technology application and expanding market access opportunities for thousands of local women.

In the northern mountainous provinces such as Ha Giang (formerly) and Tuyen Quang, agriculture is still the main livelihood of the majority of people, especially ethnic minority women. However, agricultural production in this area is facing many challenges. In particular, production techniques are limited and small-scale, most households still cultivate in traditional ways, relying heavily on personal experience and lacking access to new knowledge about sustainable, organic or circular farming. The uncontrolled use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is degrading soil quality and negatively affecting human health.

Together, the impacts of climate change and resource degradation, lack of access to markets and technology, and barriers to women and their roles in agriculture mean that women are often seen as caregivers and rarely recognized or involved in decisions related to production and consumption. They also face significant barriers to accessing capital, technical training, and leadership opportunities in their communities.

Faced with this situation, the Tuyen Quang Women's Union in collaboration with CARE International in Vietnam and MEVI SIB Joint Stock Company organized the launching event of the project "Promoting green business models for women for sustainable Vietnamese agriculture" (We4Ag). The project is funded by the European Union (EU) and will be implemented from now until February 2028.

Representatives of the Tuyen Quang Provincial Women's Union and the Project implementing units signed a memorandum of understanding.

The project aims to enhance capacity and create conditions for women in agricultural production and business to develop in a green, sustainable direction and apply digital technology. Implemented in 4 communes: Vi Xuyen, Linh Ho, Tan Quang and Vinh Tuy, Tuyen Quang province, the project focuses on 3 main groups of activities.

These include: improving sustainable agricultural production capacity for 1,500 women through direct and online training on green, circular, organic and emission-reducing agricultural production methods; promoting the application of digital technology for 1,200 women to contribute to reducing waste in production and processing, while increasing the value of agricultural products. At the same time, expanding market access opportunities for 300 women through supporting the construction of online booths and connecting women with agricultural product distribution channels, both inside and outside the province.

Mr. Gonzalo Serrano de la Rosa, Deputy Head of Cooperation Section of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, shared about the significance of the project.

Sharing about the significance of the project, Mr. Gonzalo Serrano de la Rosa, Deputy Head of Cooperation Section of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, said: "Investing in activities to enhance the role of women in agriculture not only brings economic benefits but also promotes equal opportunities for women and environmental protection. These are core values ​​that the European Union is committed to in Vietnam".

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu, Director of MEVI SIB Joint Stock Company - the project implementation unit , shared: "We believe that digital technology is not only a tool but also the key for rural women to access knowledge, innovate products and connect to markets. Within the framework of the project, we will coordinate to develop user-friendly online training platforms, organize digital transformation workshops and support women to build online sales systems... contributing to building a green, modern and women-led agricultural ecosystem".

Appreciating the cooperation of the units when implementing the project in the province, Ms. Trieu Thi Tinh, Permanent Vice President of the Women's Union of Tuyen Quang province, expressed: "We expect this project to bring specific changes to local women, from accessing new knowledge, applying technology to expanding the market. The Women's Union at all levels in the province will actively support rural women so that they can become the economic leaders of their households and contribute to the development of the community."

Ms. Trieu Thi Tinh, Permanent Vice President of the Women's Union of Tuyen Quang province, hopes that the project will bring specific changes to local women.

Ms. Vuong Thai Nga, Program Director, representative of CARE International in Vietnam, shared: "The project is the next step in our efforts to accompany rural women, helping them become pioneers in the green agricultural transition of Vietnam. We believe that women's economic empowerment is the core solution to building sustainable and climate-resilient communities."

More than 16,000 ethnic minorities in Dak Lak have their capacity enhanced and their livelihoods improved.

Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/dao-tao-nang-cao-cao-nang-luc-san-xuat-nong-nghiep-ben-vung-cho-1500-phu-nu-tai-tuyen-quang-20250823110030293.htm