The event was attended by Politburo member, Secretary of Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Propaganda and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia.

Politburo member Nguyen Trong Nghia and Chairman of Vietnam Farmers’ Association Luong Quoc Doan present the “scientists of farmers” titles to the outstanding individuals.

Speaking at the event, Chairman of Vietnam Farmers’ Association Luong Quoc Doan affirmed that over many past years, the programme honouring the “scientists of farmers” and the "Technical Innovation for Farmers" contest have sparked a movement for research, exploration, experimentation, and innovation in applying scientific and technological models to agricultural production and rural economic development that align with local realities and leverage the agricultural potential of each locality.

Many research projects, innovative solutions, and technological products from scientists have been widely applied, bringing significant benefits to the agriculture, rural development and farmers.

The leader of the Vietnam Farmers' Association warmly praised 56 scientists of the farmers and 24 farmers receiving awards for the 2024 "Technical Innovation for Farmers" contest.

He emphasised that the honour and recognition of the innovative achievements and applications of these individuals should be a foundation for new beginnings and plans for each innovative scientist and farmer, contributing to spreading confidence, pride, and positive inspiration to other farmers and scientists nationwide.

Among 56 scientists of farmers honoured in 2024, there are 37 Professors, Associate Professors, Doctors, and Masters; and 19 individuals with university degrees and other qualifications.

Notably, Vo Van Ut (born 1961, a farmer from Long An Province) received recognition for his outstanding inventions and solutions, including the "Corn Seed Sowing Machine", "Sesame Sowing Tool", and "Peanut Harvesting Machine".

Vietnamese-American scientist awarded Wilhelm Exner Medal 2023

Vietnamese-American scientist Nguyen Thuc Quyen has recently been awarded the Wilhelm Exner Medal 2023 for her valuable contributions directly impacting the future economy through the development of organic solar cells.

Vietnamese scientist in UK inspires passion for scientific study

Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh, a Vietnamese professor at University College London (UCL), who won many prestigious international awards for her scientific research, says she hopes to inspire students, especially the disadvantaged in London, to pursue their passion for scientific study.

Farmers in Laos’ Xaysomboun province learn agricultural production experience in Bac Giang

BAC GIANG - A delegation of officials and outstanding farmers from Laos’ Xaysomboun province led by Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry Keoanong Siasot visited a number of agricultural production models in Nghia Phuong commune, Luc Nam district, Bac Giang province on June 24.

Luc Ngan farmers sell most of citrus fruits with good price

BAC GIANG - Thanks to accelerating propaganda and promotion activities, the oranges and grapefruits in Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) have been harvested and consumed smoothly. Basically, this year crop has been completed.

Luc Ngan farmers enjoy bumper orange season with high selling price

BAC GIANG - Recently, the price of oranges in Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) has increased. Many traders have come to place order in different gardens. Local people are focusing on harvesting the fruit and earning billions of VND from the orange crop during Tet occasion.