The seminar "Application of scientific and technical advances in nutrition and pest management on crops" saw the participation of speakers who are scientists in the field of agriculture, such as Nguyen Van Liem M.S., Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vinh Long Province, Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Truc - Head of Agronomy Department (Southern Horticultural Research Institute), Ho The Huy M.S., Deputy Marketing Director of Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Company, and Dr. Doan Vinh Phuc, Mekong University.

At the seminar, a number of presentations focused on analyzing the role of applying scientific and technical advances in pest management to crops. According to Nguyen Van Liem M.S., this solution helps reduce production costs and reduce the amount of toxic pesticide residue on products, ensuring workers' health, stabilizing and balancing the field ecosystem, improving productivity and quality, and increasing profits per farming unit.

Regarding integrated crop management (ICM), Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Truc proposed solutions, including soil preparation techniques using nitrogen-fixing plants and green manure and agroforestry techniques using microorganisms in crop nutrient management. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to biological methods in pest and disease prevention, the use of stimulants, crop rotation and intercropping of crops, effective use and treatment of plant and animal residues, and maintaining and improving ecological diversity to limit negative impacts on the environment.

Referring to the issue of smart rice cultivation in adapting to climate change in the Mekong Delta, Ho The Huy M.S. said that it is necessary to build a "smart rice farming" model that aims to increase productivity, reduce production costs, and increase profits for farmers. In the coming time, it is necessary to systematically replicate this model and expand it to other crops such as coffee and fruit trees...

The seminar also discussed issues towards converting "green agriculture" in Vietnam, farming and reducing emissions, moving towards green growth in agriculture, and minimizing the impact of climate change...

At the seminar, agricultural experts also answered questions from staff, lecturers, and students of the Faculty of Agriculture of Mekong University on issues related to current agricultural production practices...