A groundbreaking investment initiative is reshaping the agricultural landscape in Tay Ninh, Vietnam. Led by the De Heus Group and Hung Nhon Group, this project utilizes a closed-loop production model, which aims to oversee every segment of the value chain from breeding stock and feed production to farming, processing, and distribution.

The De Heus–Hung Nhon joint venture is currently implementing 12 robust projects with a total investment of approximately USD 380 million in Tay Ninh, one of the critical regions within Vietnam’s Southern Key Economic Area. These initiatives focus on high-tech poultry and pig farming, breeding stock production, and modern processing capacities, all of which adhere to stringent global standards such as GlobalGAP and ISO.

Strategic Expansion Plans

The next phase of the expansion is underway, as provincial leaders met with senior executives from De Heus Group and Hung Nhon Group on March 25 to review progress across large-scale livestock projects and strategize for future growth. Discussions focused on scaling up industrial livestock zones, reinforcing closed-loop production, and advancing the province’s agenda to create a modern, export-oriented agrifood economy.

From 2026 to 2036, the partners envision expanding production of laying hens and pullets, raising total investment to about USD 498 million.

Laying the Foundation for Sustainable Farming

The overarching goal is to establish an industrial-scale livestock zone characterized by biosecurity, automation, and digital management systems. This approach reflects Tay Ninh’s commitment to building a comprehensive value chain that encompasses breeding, feed supply, farm operations, slaughtering, processing, and export.

Furthermore, the initiative aligns with the province’s objectives to enhance the contribution of high-tech agriculture to economic growth, particularly in areas with favorable land availability and logistics. Sustainability and circular economy principles are central to the program, incorporating waste treatment systems designed to convert livestock by-products into biogas for on-site energy use and producing microbiological organic fertilizers to mitigate environmental impact.

A strategic partnership, established on March 23 in Ho Chi Minh City between Hung Nhon, De Heus, Bel Ga, and TTC Energy, will introduce solar power into the production chain, thus lowering emissions and operating costs.

Upon full operation, this state-of-the-art system is projected to produce 80 million breeding chickens, 25 million broilers for export, and 10,000 great-grandparent pigs each year. A high-tech poultry slaughtering and processing facility, capable of handling 18.7 million birds annually, is in the pipeline to support this considerable export volume.

Tay Ninh anticipates shipping its first Halal-certified poultry products to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia by early 2027, marking a new chapter in its agricultural endeavors.

A Long-Term Commitment to Agricultural Innovation

This rich project chain is being executed alongside leading agritech firms from Europe, including De Heus (Netherlands), Bel Ga (Belgium), Olmix (France), Big Dutchman (Germany), Orvia (France), and Den Ouden GrowSolutions (Netherlands), indicating a strong international collaboration.

Company executives have expressed confidence in Tay Ninh as a favorable investment hub, supported by proactive assistance from local authorities. They plan to utilize the province as a long-term operational base well into 2050.

The Chairman of the Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Han, reiterated that the livestock cluster aligns with the province’s broader development strategy, leveraging its geographical strengths, including land availability and infrastructure linking to Ho Chi Minh City and primary export gateways. He emphasized the government’s commitment to resolving policy and administrative hurdles, ensuring that investors feel secure in their long-term commitments.