The new 3.8-hectare R&D station in Lam Dong, Vietnam has been operated

The Rijk Zwaan hub of Southeast Asia

In December 2023, Rijk Zwaan Vietnam completed the construction of the first research & development station in Lam Dong province. The location is 1000 meters above sea level and has easy access from the Lien Khuong International Airport. From now on, this station will be the central hub of Rijk Zwaan’s R&D activities for Southeast Asia countries. Its total area is 3,8 hectares, divided into separate parts for different functions. This includes office areas, warehouses, greenhouses, net houses and open fields.

Front view of the new station in Lam Dong, Vietnam

Professional facilities for working, demonstration and R&D

It is the largest investment by Rijk Zwaan in the region thus far. Therefore, we aim to operate the station with 3 primary functions. The first is a modern working place for employees and guests, including a spacious venue to organize conferences and seminars. Secondly, demonstrations will be presented in our mid-tech greenhouses, net houses and open fields where we share our innovative varieties and best-growing practices. And lastly, of course, Research and Development purposes.

Hydroponic system

Protected cultivation is the main focus

Since March 2024, the local team has started trials in the station. The initial testing phase is significantly important to check and evaluate all of the facilities. In addition, the main crops are tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, sweet pepper and outdoor crops. Also, it is important to note that in Asia, Rijk Zwaan continues to focus strategically on protected cultivation and the transformation from outdoor to indoor crops.

Tomato trial farm

More programs will be communicated on Rijk Zwaan Vietnam website, RZVN Fanpage and local teams!