VIỆN KHOA HỌC KỸ THUẬT NÔNG NGHIỆP MIỀN NAM

Company Type: Research and Development Institute (with aspects of agricultural input production and technology transfer). It is not a traditional factory that mass-produces goods, nor is it solely a trading company. It develops and applies agricultural science and technology, which includes producing specialized agricultural inputs like seeds.

Company Introduction:

The Southern Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (VIỆN KHOA HỌC KỸ THUẬT NÔNG NGHIỆP MIỀN NAM), often abbreviated as IAS, is a prominent research and development institution in Vietnam's agricultural sector. Established to advance agricultural science and technology in the southern regions of Vietnam, its primary mission is to conduct scientific research, develop new technologies, and transfer these innovations to farmers and agricultural enterprises.

IAS focuses on a wide range of agricultural areas, including plant breeding for various crops such as rice, corn, industrial crops, and fruit trees, as well as developing advanced cultivation techniques, pest and disease management solutions, and sustainable farming practices. The institute is also involved in biotechnology applications for agriculture, soil science, and environmental protection within the agricultural context.

Through its research and development efforts, IAS contributes significantly to improving crop yields, enhancing food security, and increasing the economic efficiency of agricultural production in the southern part of Vietnam. It plays a crucial role in providing technical guidance, training, and producing improved varieties of seeds and other agricultural inputs developed through its research programs.

The Southern Horticultural Science Institute (SOFRI) in Vietnam produces and sells:

* Fruit varieties (e.g., mango, dragon fruit, durian, citrus)

* Vegetable varieties (e.g., tomato, chili, cucumber)

* Ornamental plants

* Planting materials (e.g., seedlings, seeds, grafts)

* Agricultural products

* Bio-products for agriculture (e.g., bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides)

* Consultation services on crop production techniques