Lam Dong Partners to Develop 250,000-Hectare Sustainable Coffee-Growing Area
On November 10, the Lam Dong Department of Agriculture and Environment and the Vietnam Representative Office of Stichting IDH signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in developing a large-scale sustainable coffee-growing area in the province during the 2026–2030 period.
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Under the agreement, the two sides aim to establish and develop a sustainable coffee-growing area covering approximately 250,000 hectares.
The program will focus on promoting climate-resilient farming practices, using natural resources efficiently reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting and restoring forest resources. It also aims to improve productivity, product quality and incomes for coffee growers.
Strengthening Data Management and Traceability
One of the key priorities is to standardize and digitize growing-area data, enhance transparency and traceability, and meet export market requirements, including the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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IDH will support the province in strengthening its capacity to manage coffee-growing areas and developing and completing its data system. Once completed, the system's source code, data and administrative rights will be handed over to the Department of Agriculture and Environment for long-term management and operation.
Supporting Farmers and Strengthening Production Linkages in Lam Dong
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Vu Dinh Cuong, Deputy Director of the Lam Dong Department of Agriculture and Environment, called on both sides to promptly develop an overall plan for the 2026–2030 period, together with annual implementation plans. He also proposed reviewing current conditions, selecting priority areas, identifying the specific needs of farmers, cooperatives and businesses, and building on existing programs to mobilize and use resources effectively while avoiding duplication.
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Alongside completing growing-area data and the traceability system, the program should provide more direct support to producers in farming techniques, product quality improvement, efficient use of water and agricultural inputs, intercropping, emissions reduction and landscape protection.
Support activities should also be linked to production organization, market linkages and stronger cooperative capacity, enabling farmers to clearly recognize the benefits of participating in the sustainable coffee-growing area.