Lam Dong Implements a High-Tech Sorghum Cultivation Zone in Ham Liem
The People’s Committee of Ham Liem Commune (Lam Dong Province), in coordination with QHC Global Group, organized a ceremony to launch the high-tech sorghum cultivation zone and sign cooperation agreements on raw material development and hydrogen trade.
The sorghum planting ceremony, with an initial scale of 50 hectares, is identified as an important milestone, marking the beginning of the transformation and expansion of raw material zones, with the goal of reaching several thousand hectares in subsequent phases.
The sorghum planted in this phase is sweet sorghum. This is a short-term crop that requires one sowing and allows for up to three harvests per year, making it suitable for tropical regions.
The crop has several outstanding characteristics, including strong growth in arid conditions, with a cultivation and harvesting cycle typically lasting only three to five months.
Compared with other crops such as maize and sugarcane, sweet sorghum has lower production costs, as it does not require fertile farmland and is less dependent on chemical fertilizers.
This crop variety can be processed into approximately 25 types of commercial products, including both raw material products and core technology-based products.
These products and technologies serve multiple industries, creating a sustainable synergy across the agriculture–industry–energy value chain.
Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Van Hung, Chairman of the Ham Liem Commune People’s Committee, highly appreciated QHC Global’s systematic approach and long-term vision in developing the high-tech sorghum cultivation zone, linking agricultural production with scientific and technological applications and fostering close cooperation between farmers and enterprises.
“The project will bring practical economic benefits to the locality, contributing to creating stable jobs, improving farmers’ incomes, and gradually forming a concentrated and stable raw material zone in the area,” Mr. Hung stated.
According to QHC Global Group, the sorghum raw material zone in Ham Liem Commune is being implemented under a land-leasing model combined with cooperative linkages with local farmers, based on long-term cooperation and sustainable development policies.
Phase 1 of the project is implemented on an area of 50 hectares; Phase 2 is planned to cover approximately 500 hectares; and Phase 3 aims to expand to 2,000 hectares. Cultivation technology applies advanced mechanization and fully integrated, smart high-tech agricultural processing systems.
Currently, the first-phase sorghum processing plant of QHC Global Group in Ham Liem Commune is under construction and is expected to be completed in March 2026.
The plant is being built on an area of approximately 2,000 square meters, with the objective of completing production processes, product standards, and relevant certifications (ISO, etc.), serving domestic consumption and gradually moving toward export.
The sustainable development of sorghum along the value chain contributes to the creation of more processed products with high economic value, thereby increasing stable income sources for farmers. This is also an effective solution for restructuring Vietnam’s agricultural and energy sectors.
Nguyen Van Chung, a farmer involved in the sorghum cultivation project in Ham Liem Commune, said that sorghum is suitable for areas with harsh climatic conditions. Participating in this value chain helps farmers convert crops on drought-prone land, increase income, and develop household economies.
QHC Global Group also signed cooperation agreements with local farmers and partners on raw material development and hydrogen trade.
Farmers participating in the value chain will receive land rental payments and a share of the added value generated during cultivation. This opens up a new approach to clean energy within the project’s value chain.
Speaking at the ceremony, Tran Dinh Quyen, Chairman of the Scientific Council of QHC Group, shared insights into the scientific foundations, research orientation, and the role of science and technology in forming a sorghum development model based on the value chain, from raw material zones to commercial products and new energy applications.
Nguyen Thi Toan Thang, Secretary of the Ham Liem Commune Party Committee, highly appreciated the project’s significance in connecting enterprises with farmers, contributing to the transformation of agricultural production methods, enhancing land-use value, and aligning with the local socio-economic development orientation.
The signing of cooperation agreements on the development of the sorghum cultivation zone with representatives of local farming households aims to form a concentrated, stable, and sustainable raw material area. This also provides a foundation for the gradual implementation of the project, contributing positively to the long-term and sustainable socio-economic development of the locality.