(HBO) - Thanks to the direction of the provincial authority and agricultural department, farmers in Hoa Binh have overcome challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as plant and animal diseases to successfully complete the production plan for 2022 winter-spring crop.
Farmers in Kim Boi district’s Dong Bac commune harvest winter-spring rice.
Bui Thi Luong, a resident at Go Khanh hamlet, Kim Boi commune said they have
bumper crop this year. She attributed it to the proper care and the compliance
with the seasonal schedule and disease control under the guidance of local
agricultural officials.
Not only farmers in Kim Boi district but those in other localities in the
province also rejoiced because they got high yield in this crop. The average
yield is at 5.88 tonnes per hectare and total rice output of the province is
estimated at 97,000 tonnes, reaching 104.4 percent of the plan. Other crops
such as peanuts, cassava and vegetables all obtained high productivity and met
or exceeded the target.
According to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
favourable weather condition, the adoption of drastic measures in directing
production and proactiveness in restructuring of the agricultural sector at
localities have contributed to a successful winter-spring crop.
The department said the province strives to plant food crops on 44,300 hectares
for the summer-autumn crop, of which grain plants will cover 33,100 hectares.
Rice yield is expected to reach 5.3 tonnes per hectare while that of maize will
hit 4.4 tonnes per hectare.
In order to achieve good crops, the department asked localities
to promptly harvest winter-spring rice and other crops so as to early roll out
production plans for the summer-autumn crop, creating favourable conditions for
winter crop production.The cultivation area for crops with high economic
value should be expanded along with strengthening trade promotion activities
and sale of agricultural products, focusing on key products with export
advantages.
Favourable condition should be created for enterprises who invest in
agricultural production development in the province, the department said,
adding that localities should have specific plans to be ready to protect crops
given the complicated and unpredictable natural disasters./.
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.
