Lam Dong Launches First High-Tech Agricultural Processing Plant Using Sweet Sorghum

The project, developed by QHC Global, was officially launched in Ham Liem Commune with the participation of provincial leaders, investors and international partners.

Provincial Leaders Attend Inauguration

Among the attendees was Nguyen Hong Hai, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee.

The newly inaugurated facility marks a major milestone in the development of a high-tech agricultural value chain focused on advanced processing and clean energy production.

Speaking at the event, Le Thi My Hang, Chairwoman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of QHC Group, said the company had spent years conducting cultivation trials across multiple ecological regions in Vietnam before successfully implementing the first phase of the project.

Phase one includes a 70-hectare cultivation area integrated with a processing plant.

The project is designed to create a range of value-added products from sweet sorghum, including natural syrup, organic juice, purified water extracted from sorghum stalks and resistant starch products for the food, nutrition and healthcare industries.

“This is a journey through which QHC Group hopes to create livelihoods, trust and long-term opportunities for local communities and this land,” Le Thi My Hang said.

International Cooperation and Circular Economy

A key feature of the project is its circular economy model, which is designed to maximize the use of agricultural by-products.

Residual materials from sweet sorghum processing will be converted into livestock feed, porous carbon materials, aerogel products and biofuels, helping reduce environmental impacts while increasing agricultural productivity and economic value.

Sweet sorghum has also demonstrated high cultivation efficiency thanks to its short growth cycle, adaptability to climate change and potential to create additional income for farmers.

Research and Clean Energy Development

Tran Dinh Quyen said the company has partnered with Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Da Nang University of Technology to research new materials, hydrogen technologies and AI-integrated multi-fuel systems.

The initiative is expected to contribute to the development of future clean-energy solutions while supporting sustainable agricultural growth.

Officials said the project would also help utilize land resources more effectively, create jobs, increase local incomes and contribute to socio-economic development in Lam Dong Province.

The Provincial Commitment to Investors

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman Nguyen Hong Hai said the factory would become a production center for high-tech agricultural products, including functional foods, juice products, herbal extracts and biomass energy.

“This is a concrete step toward realizing the commitment to ‘Green Agriculture – High Technology – Sustainable Development,’” he said.

Provincial leaders reiterated that Lam Dong considers the success of businesses to be closely tied to the province’s own development success.

“With the orientation of good infrastructure, quality human resources, supportive policies and efficient public services, Lam Dong always welcomes investors to explore and invest in the province,” Nguyen Hong Hai added.

Provincial authorities said they would continue supporting the company by helping address operational and administrative challenges to ensure the stable and efficient operation of the factory.

Local authorities and relevant agencies were also tasked with coordinating with residents to develop sweet sorghum cultivation areas, helping establish stable raw material zones while creating additional employment opportunities for local farmers.

The provincial government encouraged QHC Global to continue expanding production, strengthening its high-tech agricultural supply chain in Lam Dong, investing in workforce training, protecting the environment and implementing social welfare programs in local communities.