Chemistry teacher's digital agriculture initiative

To Quoc Kim, a chemistry teacher from Tam Son township, established Dong Que Farm by combining the Internet of Things and high technology with agriculture, achieving significant success despite initial failures.

Stepping from the classroom to high-tech

The story of To Quoc Kim, a chemistry teacher from Dong Que B village in Tam Son township, choosing high-tech agriculture has become an inspiring example.

Mr. To Quoc Kim takes care of the Peony grape vineyard, which combines Internet of Things technology with experiential tourism at Rural Farm.

The birth of the entrepreneurial idea

The entrepreneurial idea emerged after field trips to modern agricultural models in Moc Chau and was brought to life on vacant land.

Participation in the ecological agriculture project implemented by the Phu Tho Department of Science and Technology marked a significant turning point in the shaping of the model.

Initial challenges and losses

In the first year, due to a lack of knowledge, the vines were pruned and a year's harvest was lost, but this did not lead to giving up.

By learning from experts and experienced growers, the maintenance process continued to be proactively researched.

Application of chemistry knowledge in agriculture

Chemistry knowledge provided an advantage in agricultural production and was actively used in water quality analysis as well as pH and EC adjustments.

An automatic irrigation system controlled by a smartphone was established on the farm, and temperature and humidity were monitored using IoT sensors.

Expanding Dong Que Farm

Thanks to the innovative approach, the farm reached an area of over 3 hectares, including a grape vineyard, guava orchard, apple orchard, and melon greenhouse.

The farm features 7 products with VietGAP certification, and the facility is also supported by experiential tourism activities.