Son La wins second prize at "Skilled Farmers" Contest 2025

The final round of the "Skilled Farmers" Contest 2025 took place in Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province on March 11 evening, with the team from Son La securing the second place.

Themed “Smart Coffee Cultivation,” the round saw the competition of four teams from Dak Lak, Binh Phuoc, Kon Tum, and Son La. It was one of 17 key activities of the 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival 2025. 

The Son La team participate in the "Farmers' Collaboration" round (Photo: Xuan Hoang)

The competition consisted of four rounds, with focus on knowledge, skills, and experiences in applying scientific and technological advancements to coffee production, as well as issues related to processing, market, production linkages, and the development of sustainable coffee value chains in Vietnam. 

The contest served as a valuable platform to enhance awareness and capacity for farmers and agricultural officials in agricultural development and new-style rural building. It also promoted the application of science and technology, digital transformation, and the development of sustainable production chains, thus contributing to strengthening the brand of Vietnamese coffee. 

The organising board presents second prize to the Son La team. (Photo: Xuan Hoang)



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