Vietnam and South Korea Launch Joint Research Initiative to Advance Smart Poultry Farming

Vietnam and South Korea have initiated a collaborative research programme aimed at accelerating the modernization of Vietnam’s poultry sector through the adoption of smart farming technologies, improved production systems and evidence-based policy development.

The initiative, implemented under the Korea Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (KAFRA) programme in partnership with Vietnamese research and government institutions, will examine structural challenges affecting the country’s poultry industry while identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, sustainability and competitiveness through digital agriculture.

The findings are expected to provide a strategic roadmap for future investment in precision poultry farming, technology deployment and sector-wide policy reforms.

Addressing Production Challenges

Vietnam’s poultry industry has experienced rapid expansion over the past decade, driven by rising domestic consumption, urbanisation and increasing demand for affordable animal protein. However, the sector continues to face a range of production constraints, including disease risks, fragmented farm structures, variable productivity and limited adoption of advanced production technologies.

The joint research programme will conduct a comprehensive assessment of these challenges, focusing on farm management, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, production efficiency and market integration.

Researchers will evaluate existing production systems across commercial and smallholder operations to identify barriers limiting the adoption of modern poultry technologies.

Building a Smart Poultry Roadmap

A central objective of the project is the development of a long-term roadmap for smart poultry farming in Vietnam.

The roadmap is expected to outline practical strategies for introducing technologies such as automated environmental monitoring, precision feeding systems, digital production management, data-driven disease surveillance and sensor-based livestock monitoring.

The recommendations will also examine opportunities to strengthen supply chain efficiency, improve resource utilisation and enhance resilience against emerging disease threats.

Officials involved in the programme believe that wider adoption of digital technologies could improve flock performance while supporting more sustainable poultry production.

Supporting Future Investment

The research outcomes are intended to guide both public and private investment in Vietnam’s poultry sector.

By identifying priority technology areas and infrastructure requirements, the programme aims to provide investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders with a clearer understanding of where resources can deliver the greatest improvements in productivity and farm profitability.

The findings are also expected to support future collaboration between Vietnamese poultry producers, technology providers and international research organisations.

Strengthening Bilateral Agricultural Cooperation

The initiative further reinforces agricultural cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea, which have expanded collaboration in areas including livestock production, food security, agricultural innovation and rural development.

South Korea has accumulated extensive experience in precision livestock farming, automation and digital agriculture, making it a valuable technical partner as Vietnam seeks to modernise its poultry production systems.

The project is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange, technical training and the transfer of practical farming technologies suited to local production conditions.

Enhancing Disease Preparedness

In addition to production efficiency, the programme will examine approaches for strengthening disease prevention and biosecurity.

Improved monitoring systems, digital data collection and early disease detection technologies are increasingly recognised as essential components of modern poultry production, particularly in regions where avian influenza and other transboundary animal diseases remain significant concerns.

Researchers will assess how smart farming technologies can contribute to improved animal health surveillance while supporting safer and more resilient poultry production.

Industry Outlook

Vietnam is among Southeast Asia’s largest poultry-producing nations, and continued investment in technology is expected to play an increasingly important role in meeting future demand for poultry meat and eggs.

The joint Vietnam–South Korea research programme represents an important step toward integrating digital technologies into commercial poultry production while supporting long-term policy development. As precision livestock farming continues to gain momentum globally, the initiative is expected to help position Vietnam’s poultry industry for greater productivity, improved biosecurity and sustainable growth over the coming years.