How Vietnamese Farmers Turn Flooded Rice Fields Into a $4 Billion Export Industry

Vietnamese rice farming is one of the most important agricultural systems in Southeast Asia. In 2025, Vietnam exported more than 8 million tons of rice, generating over $4 billion in revenue and turning flooded rice fields into a powerful export industry. In this farming documentary, we follow how Vietnamese farmers grow, harvest and process rice from the Mekong Delta to northern terraced fields. The journey includes seed selection, soil preparation, water management, direct seeding, pest control, combine harvesting, drying, milling, polishing, sorting and packaging. From golden rice fields to modern rice mills and global export markets, discover how Vietnam transforms paddy into one of the world’s most essential food products. #farming #harvest #processing #agriculture #rice