HUAF Delegation Participates in the 5th National Plant Protection Scientific Conference 2026

HUAF delegation attending the conference at Tay Nguyen University
 

The conference was jointly organized by the Vietnam Plant Protection Association (VNPPA), the Vietnam Pesticide Association (VIPA), and Tay Nguyen University, with the collaboration of several institutions, including HUAF, the Plant Protection Research Institute, the College of Agriculture of Can Tho University, the University of Agriculture and Forestry, Ho Chi Minh City, and the support of industry partners.

The event served as an important scientific forum for presenting the latest advances in plant protection, sharing research findings and practical experiences among scientists, technical experts, enterprises, and farmers, and promoting collaboration toward safe, sustainable, and efficient agricultural production. This year's conference attracted nearly 300 participants from universities, research institutes, enterprises, cooperatives, and professional associations across Vietnam. The Organizing Committee published two special journal issues, one conference proceedings with an ISBN, and featured six plenary presentations, 42 presentations across five technical sessions, and 11 poster presentations.

At the conference, HUAF contributed four scientific presentations covering topics such as crop pest management, the application of antagonistic microorganisms for disease control, pest research on lotus, and integrated management solutions for cassava mosaic disease. These presentations received positive feedback from participants, highlighting the University's research capacity and contributions to science and technology transfer in the field of plant protection.

 

Assoc. Prof. Tran Thi Hoang Dong presenting her research at the conference
 

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy presenting her research at the conference
 

M.Sc. Le Khac Phuc presenting his research at the conference
 

In addition to its academic contributions, HUAF was recognized as a Silver Sponsor of the conference by the Vietnam Plant Protection Association. Several HUAF staff members also received certificates of recognition for their outstanding contributions to the Association's activities and for delivering high-quality scientific presentations.

 

Representative of the HUAF delegation receiving recognition as a Silver Sponsor and conference partner
 

A major highlight of the conference was the announcement that the University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University had been selected by the Vietnam Plant Protection Association to host the 6th National Plant Protection Scientific Conference in 2028. This honor reflects the University's significant contributions to scientific research, human resource development, and the advancement of plant protection in Vietnam.

Representative of the HUAF delegation receiving the conference flag for hosting the 6th National Plant Protection Scientific Conference
 

Being entrusted with hosting the next national conference further reinforces HUAF's reputation and leadership in agricultural education and research. It also creates valuable opportunities to strengthen collaboration with government agencies, research institutes, universities, and industry partners, while promoting innovation, technology transfer, and the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture.