Returning to Muong Bam commune in late July, the changes across the highland area were evident in the vast green stretches of coffee plantations and fruit-growing hills. Support from the local Party Committee and authorities in production planning, access to capital, and technical transfer has helped residents transform their farming practices and gradually improve their incomes.

Climate change is having an increasingly visible impact on agriculture in Son La, with more frequent heavy rainfall, prolonged heatwaves, droughts and unusually severe cold spells disrupting farming activities. In response, local authorities, cooperatives and farmers have stepped up the adoption of scientific and technological solutions, mechanisation and digital tools in production, in order to reduce risks, improve productivity and strengthen resilience.

The Centre for Agricultural Extension and Digital Transformation, in coordination with the Quynh Nhai commune People’s Committee, held a workshop on the potential of cage aquaculture on hydropower reservoirs on August 5. The event brought together nearly 100 delegates, including officials, representatives from businesses and cooperatives and fish farmers from Quynh Nhai, Muong Sai, Muong Gion, Muong Chien and Muong Khieng communes.

Healthy soil means healthy crops. This principle is becoming a new farming mindset for many farmers in response to climate change and the growing demand for sustainable agriculture. Restoring soil health not only promotes stronger crop growth and reduces production costs but also lays the foundation for improving agricultural product quality and production efficiency, paving the way toward sustainable agricultural development.

Implementing the Prime Minister’s Official Dispatch No. 38/CD-TTg, dated May 5, 2026, on strengthening intellectual property (IP) rights enforcement and combating, preventing and handling related infringements, Son La province has directed authorities at all levels, relevant sectors and law enforcement agencies to roll out a range of coordinated measures. Inspection, detection and handling of violations have been carried out rigorously, helping protect the legitimate rights and interests of businesses and consumers while fostering a healthy production and business environment.

Digital transformation is becoming a key driver helping businesses and cooperatives in Son La province modernise their governance, production, and business operations. From applying technology in corporate governance and market connectivity to expanding sales channels, digital transformation not only improves operational efficiency but also provides a foundation for enterprises and cooperatives to enhance competitiveness and achieve sustainable development.

The Son La branch of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV Son La) and the Son La branch of the Vietnam Development Bank (VDB Son La) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement on July 20.

The provincial Centre for Agricultural Extension and Digital Transformation, in collaboration with the provincial Farmers' Association and Binh Dien Fertilizer JSC, has distributed farming inputs to households participating in the "2026 Smart Coffee Farming Adapted to Climate Change" model.

Facing increasingly stringent market requirements for quality and sustainability, agricultural cooperatives in Son La province are moving away from traditional farming practices based on experience and are emerging as pioneers in the transition towards greener agriculture. By adopting standards such as VietFarm and VietGAP and turning agricultural by-products into organic fertilisers, these circular farming models are helping improve produce quality, reduce input costs and generate sustainable value for the province's agricultural sector.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Dang Ngoc Hau, who also heads the representative board of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies' Son La branch (VPSP Son La), on July 6 chaired a meeting to review second-quarter performance and launch tasks for the third quarter of 2026.

In June, on the hillsides of Phieng Khoai commune, Tai Nung pear orchards begin harvesting. After more than 10 years of taking root in this land, under the hands of dynamic farmers who dare to think and act, the pear trees have gradually affirmed their brand in the market thanks to superior quality, safe production processes, and clear traceability.

The Son La branch of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) on July 1 announced the establishment of its Priority Banking Department and inaugurated its BIDV Premier priority banking lounge, a dedicated service area for priority and high-net-worth clients.

Son La Environment and Urban Services JSC on June 30 held a conference to review its performance during the first six months and outline key tasks for the remaining of this year.

In recent years, cooperatives across Son La province have continuously innovated their operational models, strengthening their role as a bridge between farmers and the market. Through production linkages, the application of science and technology, brand development, and market expansion, many cooperatives have significantly increased the value of agricultural products, created jobs, and improved local incomes.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the People's Committee of Son La province, organised a seminar entitled "Professional Farmers: New Mindset – New Approaches – New Values" at Thu Dan Tea Co., Ltd. in Kien Xuong hamlet, Binh Thuan commune on June 27.

From specialised longan-growing areas to high-tech plum orchards, cooperatives in Long Phieng are affirming their role as the driving force behind production linkages, enhancing the value of agricultural products, and creating sustainable livelihoods for local people. These efforts contribute to the development of a modern and sustainable agricultural economy.

The Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre of Son La province, in coordination with relevant departments and agencies, held the opening ceremony of the Son La Agricultural Products and Safe Food Week 2026 in Hai Phong city on the evening of June 18.

Son La province currently has more than 85,000 hectares of fruit trees, with an annual output of over 500,000 tonnes. Alongside the expansion of production scale, increasing attention is being paid to finding stable markets and improving product value. The application of technology and e-commerce to bring agricultural products into the digital space, from livestreaming to introduce products to developing online stores and sales channels on social media, is becoming a new direction for local agricultural sale.

In early June, farmers in the border commune of Chieng Khuong began harvesting their early-ripening longans. With prices significantly higher than during the main harvest season, staggered production has helped reduce pressure from concentrated harvesting while increasing farmers’ incomes.

Tay Bac University, in coordination with Phuc Sinh Son La Joint Stock Company, on June 4 held a programme themed  “The Essence and Aroma of Arabica Coffee.”