The solution of using biological measures and biological pesticides to replace chemical pesticides is an inevitable trend.

On December 28, Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper in collaboration with the Plant Protection Department (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) organized the Forum "Current situation of production, trading and use of plant protection drugs in Vietnam and solutions for sustainable development".

According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hong - Vice President of the Vietnam Gardening Association, the use of chemical drugs causes negative consequences for food safety, environment, biodiversity, drug resistance and pest outbreaks...

"The solution of using biological measures and biological pesticides to replace chemical pesticides is an inevitable trend, in line with the IPM strategy, green growth and has achieved high consensus from countries around the world," Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hong shared.

Ms. Bui Thanh Huong, Head of the Plant Protection Department (Plant Protection Department) said that the trend of using biological pesticides is increasing and popular in developed and developing countries.

In the world market, it is forecasted that in 2023 - 2028, the biological pesticide market will develop with a compound growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%, reaching 6.7 billion USD in 2023 and expected to reach 13.9 billion USD in 2028. The biological pesticide market is forecasted to be equivalent to the market share of chemical pesticides in 2040 - 2050.

In Vietnam, from 2020 to 2023, the number of biological pesticides allowed for use increased from 768 to 810 trade names.

According to Ms. Huong, the amount of biological pesticides exported annually by our country is on average 600 tons/year, accounting for about 5% of the total amount of exported pesticides. Meanwhile, the amount of biological pesticides imported annually by our country is on average 18,000 - 20,000 tons/year, accounting for about 15 - 20% of the total amount of imported pesticides.

Currently, the average amount of pesticides used has decreased from 3.81 kg/ha in 2020 to 3.19 kg/ha in 2022. Of which, the amount of biological pesticides used has increased from 16.67% in 2021 to 18.49% in 2022.

Mr. Nguyen Viet Nghia - General Director of Viet Nong Agricultural Materials Joint Stock Company shared that the company is currently developing many organic fertilizer products, microorganisms, biological pesticides, and high-tech biological pesticides. In practice, when used in the fields, it has been shown that there are biological pesticides that are more effective and efficient than chemical pesticides.

Currently, Vietnam is known as a country with strengths in agriculture. Therefore, to promote this strength, it is necessary to pay attention to soil health, environment, and ecosystem. According to Mr. Nghia, the use of pesticides must be truly effective in terms of technology, economy, increase quality, and meet the requirements of importing countries...

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hong, to replicate models of using biological pesticides, major policies are needed, focusing on implementing communication to raise awareness and understanding of the responsible use of pesticides.

At the same time, absorb and select world experiences to supplement, perfect and effectively implement regulations on pesticide management, encourage businesses to invest in research, development, production, and environmentally friendly biological pesticides...