Farmers in the Mekong Delta explore technology and strengthen market linkages at VietShrimp 2026
Nearly 90 core farmers and representatives of aquaculture cooperatives from An Giang, Can Tho and Ca Mau, together with the Farmers’ Unions of the three provinces and VCCI-HCM, participated in a study visit to the Vietshrimp Aquaculture International Fair 2026, combined with in-depth training on management, finance, and taxation in Ho Chi Minh City.
On 17–18 March 2026, nearly 90 core farmers and representatives of aquaculture cooperatives from An Giang, Can Tho, and Ca Mau participated in the Vietshrimp Aquaculture International Fair 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. The activity was jointly organized by VCCI-HCM and the Farmers’ Unions of the three provinces under the DGD Project.
VietShrimp 2026, themed “Smart Aquaculture – AI Revolution in the Aquaculture Industry”, attracted more than 150 brands and over 7,000 specialised visitors from more than 20 countries and territories.
At VietShrimp 2026, cooperative representatives and farmers in the shrimp value chain:
- Explored technologies for water environment monitoring, seed quality, feed management, and energy-saving equipment, while learning how to effectively combine traditional farming experience with artificial intelligence (AI) applications in production.
- Connected with more than 200 domestic and international businesses and buyers.
Participants explored new opportunities and connected with more than 200 domestic and international businesses and buyers.
Photo: VCCI
Participants learned about technologies for water environment monitoring, seed quality, feed management, and energy-saving equipment, while exploring ways to effectively combine traditional farming experience with artificial intelligence (AI) applications in production.
Photo: VCCI
As the shrimp–rice sector faces increasing requirements on quality, traceability, and sustainable production. This activity provided an opportunity for farmers and cooperatives to access new technologies, better understand market standards, and gradually adapt to green transition trends
“Attending the exhibition today has allowed me to learn about many new types of feed and modern technologies that we can explore and apply to shrimp farming at our cooperative in the future,” shared Huynh Thi Ly, a member of Hoa De Agriculture and Fisheries Cooperative.
Photo: VCCI
DGD Project continues promoting collaboration between VCCI and the Farmers’ Unions to strengthen capacity building and support farmers and cooperatives in proactively building market linkages, meeting international standards, adapting to climate change, and advancing sustainable product development.
More information about the exhibition is available at: https://www.facebook.com/vietshrimp.aquaculture.fair
DGD Project (2022–2026) consists of two components funded by The Directorate-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid (DGD), implemented by Oxfam in partnership with the Vietnam Farmers’ Union and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) – Ho Chi Minh City Branch:
Component 1: “Improved social protection and decent work for female farmers and informal labourers in shrimp and rice value chains in Vietnam”
Component 2: “Improved access to international markets for rice and shrimp enterprises through strengthened capacity of labourers and working conditions at the enterprises”