This 2016 presentation outlines the growth of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Vietnam since 2003, supported by government, NGOs, and universities. It highlights key results, challenges, and the need for farmer-led innovation, supportive policies, and collaboration. It was delivered in Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 5–6, 2016, during the national multi-stakeholder workshop titled “Towards an Agro-ecological Transition.”