After six months of launching (from March 2025 to August 25, 2025), the writing contest “Organic Agriculture – For Green Growth and Sustainable Development” received over 200 entries from more than 30 provinces and cities across Vietnam, contributing significantly to raising public awareness about organic agriculture.
📅 Celebrating Knowledge and Community Engagement
On September 18, 2025, in Ninh Binh, the Vietnam Organic Agriculture Magazine held the awards ceremony of the writing contest “Organic Agriculture – For Green Growth and Sustainable Development.”
The ceremony was attended by:
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Mr. Nguyen Van Ton – Deputy Director of the Sectoral Economics Department, Central Committee for Policy and Strategy;
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Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha – Deputy Chief of Office, Vietnam Journalists Association;
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Mr. Nguyen Sinh Tien – Deputy Director, Department of Agriculture and Environment, Ninh Binh Province;
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Mr. Nguyen Van Trong – Deputy Director, Department of Tourism, Ninh Binh Province;
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Dr. Sc. Ha Phuc Mich – Chairman, Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association;
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Mr. Do Ngoc Thi – Editor-in-Chief, Vietnam Organic Agriculture Magazine, and Head of the Contest Organizing Committee;
along with leaders of the Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association.
The event also welcomed Mr. Marco Schluter, Vice President of IFOAM – Organics International, Mr. Mathew John, President of IFOAM – Organics Asia, Ms. Jennifer Chang, Executive Director of IFOAM Asia, and distinguished delegates from 14 countries, participating in the 8th Asian Organic Congress held in parallel.
✍️ Writing to Inspire Green Transformation
In his speech, Mr. Do Ngoc Thi, Editor-in-Chief and Head of the Organizing Committee, emphasized that the contest attracted both professional and amateur writers, reflecting diverse perspectives from various regions and generations.
The submitted works not only portrayed the realities of organic production, business, and consumption, but also conveyed the aspirations of farmers, intellectuals, and enterprises working together towards a clean, green, and sustainable agriculture.
He also stressed that the contest was a meaningful activity leading up to the 8th Asian Organic Congress, affirming the media’s vital role in supporting, encouraging, and raising public awareness on organic agriculture, while spreading its sustainable values, increasingly recognized both domestically and globally.
📝 A Platform Beyond Competition
The Organizing Committee noted that awareness of organic agriculture in Vietnam remains limited, especially in rural areas where chemical-dependent traditional farming is still prevalent.
The contest aimed to address these barriers—not merely as a “playground” but as a platform for knowledge-sharing, storytelling, and policy dialogue, spreading successful models, innovative practices, and inspiring narratives to foster greater community engagement.
Its main goals included:
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Promoting understanding of organic agriculture’s role for human health, the environment, and sustainable development.
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Encouraging clean eating, green living, and support for organic products.
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Identifying and honoring individuals who offered insightful perspectives and practical solutions to advance organic agriculture in Vietnam.
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Creating opportunities for scientists, journalists, students, and farmers to express their ideas and social responsibility toward environmental and agricultural issues.
🏆 Outstanding Entries Recognized
After a thorough and objective judging process by a panel of experts in agriculture, environment, economics, and media, awards were given to the most compelling works based on originality, practicality, persuasiveness, and clarity.
Awards included:
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🥇 1 First Prize
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🥈 2 Second Prizes
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🥉 3 Third Prizes
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🎖️ 10 Consolation Prizes
First Prize was awarded to Tran Xuan Quynh – Pham Xuan Hop for their series “Organic Agriculture Through the Lonely Days” (4 episodes).
Second Prizes went to:
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Nguyen Van Cuong – Nguyen Vinh Thang – Tran Tang Dong – Cap Kim Vuong – Tran Manh Hung, for “Transparency in Organic Product Markets” (3 episodes);
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Kieu Thanh Tam for “A Sustainable Equation for Mountainous Agriculture” (4 episodes).
Third Prizes were awarded to:
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Ha Van Khai, “The Green Dream and the Golden Equation from Thanh Hoa’s Organic Agriculture” (4 episodes);
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Nguyen Duc Cuong, “The Journey of Organic Agriculture Development” (4 episodes);
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Cap Kim Vuong – Tran Thanh Trung – Nguyen Thi Thuy Duyen, “The Green Journey from Organic Agriculture to Experience Tourism.”
Additionally, 10 Consolation Prizes were presented to authors across Vietnam, with works highlighting diverse organic initiatives—from Shan Tuyet tea in Tuyen Quang forests to organic mushroom exports, and young Tay ethnic farmers pursuing organic tea—all demonstrating the vitality and creativity of Vietnam’s organic sector.
🌿 Sowing Seeds of Awareness
The contest left a strong impression on readers and authors nationwide. Each article acted as a “green seed”, nurturing awareness, inspiration, and collective commitment toward sustainable, responsible agricultural development.
The Vietnam Organic Agriculture Magazine hopes to continue serving as a bridge between knowledge, practice, and communication on Vietnam’s journey towards a green, sustainable organic agriculture era.
Source: Vietnam Organic Agriculture Magazine