Hanoi, Aug. 24 -- Crop production, which accounts for about 80% of total greenhouse gas emissions in Vietnam's agriculture sector, is now at the centre of efforts to build greener, more sustainable farming.

Experts say reducing emissions from rice cultivation, fertiliser use, and post-harvest practices is not only vital for the environment but also key to maintaining access to international markets that increasingly demand sustainability certification and carbon traceability.

Rice farming remains the biggest emitter, largely due to the traditional continuous flooding practices.

Without change, experts warn Vietnam's farm exports could face growing trade barriers in international markets that are increasingly tightening requirements on ...