Nguyen Dai Nguyen, a biochemistry teacher at Le Thuy District Vocational Training Center in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam, has dedicated his career to researching and developing medicinal herbs suited to the local environment.
Nguyen’s passion for science and farming led him to propagating the millet flower, a wild plant, and transforming it into millet flower tea, a product that offers health benefits for the digestive system.
Nguyen believes that the harsher the climate and soil, the better the quality of medicinal herbs. This philosophy became the foundation of his agricultural startup, where challenges were turned into opportunities to create high-value products.
In 2017, Nguyen founded the Dinh Tram Agriculture Cooperative. The cooperative cultivates medicinal herbs across three communes — Duong Thuy, Thai Thuy, and My Thuy — generating more than 1 billion VND in annual revenue.
Their product line includes: melaleuca oil, lemongrass essential oil, herbal shampoos and shower gels, natural dishwashing liquid, and herbal teas.
Nguyen emphasizes that farming is not easy, but it is deeply rewarding. He integrates scientific research into teaching, encouraging students to apply their knowledge in real-world agricultural production.
His cooperative also collaborates with Japanese and EU partners, aiming to expand trade and elevate the value of Vietnamese medicinal herbs in international markets.
Nguyen is currently researching new featured products of Quang Binh, such as Le Thuy rice and mustard extracts from ethnic varieties. He also envisions developing medicinal herb farms into experiential travel destinations, combining tourism with organic farming.
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