(HBO) - Authorities of Lac Thuy district in Hoa Binh province are preparing the best conditions for its nine products to make breakthroughs in the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme this year.
Two products of the district were certified to
meet the standards of the OCOP programme in 2019.Fresh whole chicken of
Lac Thuy chicken breeding cooperative in An Binh commune received a four-star
rating, while an orange variety using chicken eggs as fertiliser grown by
farmer Vu Duy Tan in Thong Nhat commune was rated three-star.
OCOP products are
hoped to enhance competitiveness in the market, becoming a driving force for
the district’s agriculture and rural development.
An adviser(centre) provides guidance for
product owners on the preparation of dossiers submitted to the OCOP programme
of the province.
The People’s Committee of Lac Thuy district
has disseminated the programme's implementation plan this year to all communes
and townships so that they can select prominent products.
Therefore, the
district has the largest number of products vying for the province’s OCOP
programme. Nine local products seeking for the recognition this year include
Boi River’s tea of Boi River Thang Long Ltd. Co. in Phu Nghia commune and two
orange varieties of Chung Huong and Lan Thu farms in Phu Thanh and Phu Nghia
communes.
The others are a melon variety cultivated in Ba Hang Doi town, along with Khoan
Du honey, Lac Thuy custard apple, goat meat in Dong Tam commune, woven rattan
and lemongrass essential oil produced by An Lac Hoa eco-tourism company in An
Binh commune.
Deputy chiefof Lac Thuy district’s
Agriculture and Rural Development Division Hoang Dinh Chinh said that the
People’s Committees of both Hoa Binh province and Lac Thuy district have
earmarked funds for product owners. As many as 600 million VND (25,680 USD) was
sourced from the Hoa Binh Provincial People Committee, of which half will be
for training courses while the rest will be used to support product owners in
building dossiers.
This year, the
district plans to organize five training courses for product owners,
authorities and leaders of local organisations.
In addition, the
provincial Department of Science and Technology presented 20 million VND to
each product owner to help them make origin-tracing stamps, packaging and
labelling.
The agro-forestry-fishery product management branch will help the owners
produce their commodities under VietGAP standards with clear origins, as the
district eyes all of its OCOP products meeting the criteria./.
Local people across Hoa Binh province enjoyed the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy, cultural traditions, and heartfelt family gatherings.
During this Lunar New Year (Tet), residents of Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district are joyfully celebrating the arrival of spring with various festive activities. Along the main road of the commune, a newly installed solar-powered streetlight system stands out, completed just before Tet. Funded by Agribank Hoa Binh with a total investment of approximately 80 million VND (over 3,100 USD), the project has already proven beneficial. Not only does it enhance the rural landscape, but it also improves road safety and security, adding to the New Year’s cheer for the people of Vay Nua.
Nestled in Tan Lac district, Van Son commune boasts a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a serene, poetic painting. Winding roads gracefully embrace the hillsides, enhancing the commune’s natural charm. As spring spreads its vibrant colours, the lives of local people continue to improve day by day.
The trade union of Hoa Binh province’s industrial parks has presented meaningful gifts to workers with difficulties, ensuring that they will have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's report, in 2024, the appropriate authorities regularly propagated and disseminated forest protection management, forest development, and forest fire prevention and fighting.
The Lunar New Year, At Ty, 2025 is approaching. The gardeners in the peach growing area of Toan Son commune (Da Bac) are busy transporting, bringing spring to every home. Throughout the villages, peaches are grown everywhere, gradually becoming an effective economic model to help the people have a warm and full spring with their families.
