(HBO) – The Hoa Binh provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has accelerated management of agricultural, forestry and fisheries products’ quality and food safety over recent years. It has directed its divisions to instruct farmers to apply Vietnam Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP) in horticulture, husbandry and aquaculture this year.
Many
households in Khoang village, Xuan Thuy commune, Kim Boi district apply VietGAPstandard to produce
high-quality longan.
So far, the
province has 44 VietGAP-certified horticultural farms, covering a total area of
close to 1,720 hectares. There are 14 aquaculture and 13 husbandry farms certified with VietGAPstandard.
In August, competent
agencies has taken two samples of
fertilisers for testing. Both failed to meet national quality standards and the
cases are being handled in line with current regulations.
It has also
granted food safety certificates to 17 agrobusinesses and honoured 53 people in
recognition of their
knowledge in food safety./.
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.