Son La currently has more than 334,000 hectares of cultivated land and has developed nine high-tech agricultural zones, and maintained 218 planting area codes. The province has 825 agricultural cooperatives, about 30% of which apply water-saving irrigation technology. Over 31,600 hectares are cultivated under VietGAP and organic standards. Son La has also developed 214 OCOP (One Commune One Product) products, 262 safe agricultural supply chains, and 31 protected agricultural brands, including three geographical indications.

Aquaculture continues to expand with around 7,100 cages producing more than 8,600 tonnes annually, while forestry is also being strengthened, with over 655,000 hectares of forest land and a forest coverage rate estimated at 48.5%. The province is implementing biodiversity conservation plans, planting over 1,300 hectares of new forest, regenerating nearly 758 hectares, and preparing dossiers for the establishment of the Muong La – Ta Xua Biosphere Reserve.

Following field surveys in several localities, VAAS recommended that Son La intensify biodiversity research, promote the transfer of scientific and technological advances, develop climate-smart farming models, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build sustainable agricultural value chains.

Vice Chairman Cong welcomed the recommendations and proposed that VAAS continue supporting Son La in developing scientific research projects, formulating detailed planning for agricultural production zones, strengthening plant variety management, and ensuring the supply of high-quality seeds to improve productivity and farmers’ income.