From Rice Paddies to Policy: Lessons on Agricultural Innovation Adoption in Vietnam

Why do some agricultural innovations thrive while others fail to take root? Even though agricultural innovation is crucial for food security and sustainable development, not all technologies succeed equally. Some technologies are not widely adopted by farmers due to various constraints while others may not have the intended effects or may come with undesirable side-effects. Hence, understanding which types of technical and institutional innovations have the largest potential for widespread adoption and positive impacts is crucial for effective policy-making and research priority-setting.

The “SPIA Viet Nam Report 2024: Global Ambitions, Sustainable Pathways” provides an overview of several years of SPIA research on the relevance and adoption of CGIAR-related innovations in Vietnam. The analysis covers a very broad range of innovations, including technologies in crop production (with a particular focus on rice and cassava), aquaculture, environmental conservation, climate change adaptation, as well as mechanization technologies, digital innovations, and various sustainable intensification practices.