Ca Mau Fertilizer and Ag Biotech, Inc. Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

Ho Chi Minh City, morning of January 28, 2026 — Petrovietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer Corporation (PVCFC, HOSE: DCM) and AG Biotech, INC (USA) officially signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership between the two companies in the research, development, and application of biotechnology solutions across the agricultural value chain — advancing toward a green, efficient, and sustainably developed agricultural sector.

Cooperation Grounded in Applied Science and Biotechnology

The signing reflects the shared vision of both parties to combine PVCFC's strengths in fertilizer production, distribution, and crop nutrition solutions with AG Biotech's capabilities in researching and developing biological preparations, microbial products, and advanced biotechnologies — creating natural plant growth regulation solutions that are environmentally friendly and aligned with global sustainable agriculture trends.

The Cooperation Agreement between PVCFC and AG Biotech is built on the shared belief that the future of sustainable agriculture must rest on a harmonious combination of next-generation fertilizers and biological solutions — optimizing farming efficiency, improving agricultural product quality, and protecting the environment.

Both parties agreed to cooperate across four key strategic directions:

• Joint research and development of fertilizer product lines integrating biotechnology, including integrated solutions combining inorganic and organic fertilizers with biological and microbial preparations, aimed at improving nutrient absorption efficiency, soil amelioration, and crop disease resistance.
• Piloting and scaling up farming models that apply biological and microbial preparations for natural plant growth regulation in key growing regions, particularly for major crops such as rice, fruit trees, industrial crops, and vegetables.
• Joint training and technical transfer to the distribution network, technical staff, and farmers on nutritional solutions and biological solutions for natural plant growth regulation.
• Exploring opportunities to commercialize jointly developed products in domestic and international markets, progressively building comprehensive agricultural farming solutions aligned with an environmentally friendly biological approach — contributing to improved farming efficiency and sustainable development of Vietnamese agriculture.

Together Toward a Green, Low-Emission Agricultural Sector

Through the strategic partnership, PVCFC and Ag Biotech jointly aim to minimize the environmental impact of agricultural production, contributing to:

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by optimizing fertilizer use and strengthening biological solutions;
• Improving soil fertility and crop farming ecosystems;
• Advancing environmentally friendly agricultural models aligned with ESG standards and the global Net Zero trend.

This is also a concrete step in PVCFC's strategic transition — from the role of a traditional fertilizer manufacturer to a comprehensive agricultural solutions provider, integrating science, technology, biology, and technical services.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Robert Hudak, Founder and President of Ag Biotech, Inc., shared:
"We believe that the combination of AG Biotech's biotechnology research capabilities and Ca Mau Fertilizer's robust production and distribution platform will create practical solutions for Vietnamese agriculture. This is not merely a commercial partnership — it is a shared mission to build a green and sustainable agricultural sector."

PVCFC — Progressively Expanding Its Agricultural Solutions Ecosystem

With over fifteen years of development, Ca Mau Fertilizer has firmly established itself as Vietnam's leading fertilizer brand — supported by a modern production system, strong R&D capabilities, and an extensive distribution network both domestically and internationally. PVCFC's products are now present in over 20 countries, becoming a symbol of quality and credibility in Vietnam's fertilizer industry.

In its long-term development strategy, alongside building comprehensive crop nutrition solutions, PVCFC has identified biological solutions as one of its key focus areas for walking alongside farmers across the entire agricultural production value chain.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Tran Ngoc Nguyen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Petrovietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer Corporation, emphasized: "The strategic partnership with Ag Biotech is an important step in Ca Mau Fertilizer's transformation journey — from fertilizer manufacturer to integrated agricultural solutions provider. We expect the combination of next-generation fertilizers and biotechnology to create lasting value for farmers, for the agricultural sector, and for the environment."

The partnership between PVCFC and AG Biotech not only opens a new development direction in agricultural biotechnology, but also contributes to building a sustainable agricultural value chain, improving the quality of Vietnamese agricultural products, and enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese agriculture in the international marketplace.

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