A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, led by Deputy Minister Vo Van Hung, paid a working visit to Simexco Daklak to survey sustainable production models alongside orientations for low-emission agricultural development.

Delegates at the working session.

During the working session, Simexco Daklak’s leadership provided a brief report on the company’s operations and long-term development strategy. Founded in 1993, the enterprise has established itself among Vietnam’s leading coffee exporters through a production linkage network involving more than 65,000 farming households.

Simexco Daklak has also emerged as a pioneer in digital transformation and compliance with international standards. The company has updated digital mapping together with traceability systems for 48,000 farmers, ensuring 100% raw-material zones fully comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) regarding deforestation-free supply chains. Beyond core coffee and pepper products, the enterprise is expanding its development roadmap into rice production.

Under its circular-economy orientation, Simexco Daklak plans to invest in a biochar manufacturing plant using coffee husks alongside rice husks as raw materials. The project is expected to support agriculture’s Net Zero pathway, while land clearance preparation in Dak Lak province has already been completed for implementation.

Over the next five years, Simexco Daklak aims to spearhead sustainable agricultural value chains across Central Highlands, targeting a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 while further elevating Vietnamese agricultural products in global markets.

Comrade Vo Van Hung, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, addressing a working session with Simexco Daklak.

Addressing the meeting, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Mr. Vo Van Hung highly appreciated Simexco Daklak’s achievements in recent years, particularly its pioneering role in building sustainable coffee production linkages associated with traceability and emissions reduction.

Deputy Minister Vo Van Hung also commended the company’s governance mindset and distinctive corporate culture. According to him, Simexco Daklak not only prioritises commercial value but also successfully integrates cultural identity along with spirit of Dak Lak and Central Highlands into each product flavour.

The Deputy Minister expressed hope that Simexco Daklak would continue sustaining its pioneering momentum in green transformation while enhancing value of Vietnamese agricultural commodities. In particular, its partnership model involving more than 10,000 farming households was described as a “core key” factor. Such close collaboration not only secures stable raw-material supply but also demonstrates social responsibility as well as long-term commitment to farming communities.

The Deputy Minister additionally welcomed proposals related to emissions reduction together with environmental protection, standards considered vital for Vietnamese agricultural products sto penetrate demanding markets such as EU together with United States. To support Simexco Daklak as well as broader agricultural business community, Deputy Minister Vo Van Hung assigned the Plant Protection Department alongside relevant agencies to proactively address market-related obstacles while strengthening trade promotion at major national and international events.

Translated by HAI LOAN