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Vietnam GROWTECH 2026 Reflects the Expanding Role of Technology in Modern Agriculture

Agricultural producers across Southeast Asia are investing in technologies that improve productivity while strengthening long-term sustainability. Vietnam's continued focus on digital farming and advanced production systems provides the backdrop for VIETNAM GROWTECH 2026, which will take place from October 21 to 23 at Hall B1 of the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City.

Co-organized by GLOEX and Informa Markets, the exhibition is expected to welcome more than 5,000 professional visitors and over 200 exhibitors representing more than five countries and regions. The event will occupy 5,000 square meters of exhibition space and present technologies supporting agriculture, forestry and aquaculture. Visitors will have the opportunity to examine agricultural machinery, crop varieties, seed technologies, soil nutrition products, fertilizers, crop protection solutions, post-harvest systems, livestock technologies and digital farming platforms that incorporate artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, precision agriculture and smart irrigation.

Technology adoption remains central to Vietnam's agricultural development strategy as producers respond to changing production demands and resource management challenges. Reflecting that direction, the 2026 edition introduces two dedicated exhibition areas. The Vietnam Fertilizer Zone will feature developments in crop nutrition and soil management, while the Agricultural Drone Technology Zone will demonstrate unmanned aerial vehicle applications for crop monitoring, precision spraying, field mapping and farm management. Business matching sessions, industry seminars, technology demonstrations and knowledge-sharing forums will complement the exhibition by creating opportunities for manufacturers, distributors, cooperatives, investors and public sector representatives to exchange expertise and explore commercial collaboration.

Vietnam's agricultural sector continues to expand its use of advanced equipment and digital tools to improve efficiency and resilience. The exhibition reflects this broader transition by bringing together companies developing practical technologies that support higher productivity and more informed farm management. The range of solutions on display illustrates how automation and data-driven decision making are becoming increasingly relevant across multiple agricultural segments.

Agri Business Review serves as a media partner because the exhibition aligns closely with the publication's editorial coverage of agricultural technology, farm innovation and sustainable production practices. The event addresses subjects that are directly relevant to the magazine's readership of agribusiness executives, growers and technology providers. Through its editorial coverage, Agri Business Review extends the value of the exhibition beyond the venue by reporting on industry discussions, technology developments and business trends that influence agricultural investment and modernization.

VIETNAM GROWTECH 2026 highlights the growing integration of digital technologies into commercial agriculture. The discussions and innovations presented in Ho Chi Minh City are expected to provide useful insight into how producers and technology providers are preparing for the next stage of agricultural development across Vietnam and the wider region.

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