Aquatic species with high economic values have been raised in Hoa Binh lake, along with traditional ones, expected to meet market needs.
An edible snail farming model in Hoa Binh lake.
The Thien Phu Ngu Cooperative in Trang hamlet, Binh Thanh commune, Cao Phong district, started raising edible snails (pila conica) in 2023. So far, it has had 20 cages for commercial pila conica faming.
The cooperative also has a snail egg hatchery, so it not only has a stable breeding supply but also provides small snails for the market.
According to the cooperative's representative, with a suitable environment, the snails grow well. Each kilo of the edible snails can be sold at 150,000 VND (6 USD).
The cooperative is also planning to pilot to shrimp raising in cages which is a promising direction of the local agricultural development.
Meanwhile, seeing huge demand for spiny loach - one of the specialty fish species in Hoa Binh lake, Tran Hung Cuong – a local resident in Thai Binh ward, Hoa Binh city came up with the idea of raising the fish in cages in 2019.
Cuong travelled to the southern province of Long An to learn how to raise the fish in lagoons and lakes. With a suitable farming environment and determination, Cuong's spiny loach raising model has been proved effective and applied by other households.
Dang Thi Duyen, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Fisheries, said that in the last few years, people have diversified species, especially raising some specialty fish species with high economic value such as spiny loach, Hemibagrus microphthalmus, barbel fish, sturgeon and pila conica.
In 2024, the department will launch a model to test raising Barramundi in communes of Son Thuy (Mai Chau district), Tien Phong (Da Bac district) and Thai Binh ward (Hoa Binh city).
According to statistics of authorities, there are 5,000 fish cages in Hoa Binh lake, bringing income to about 2,000 households.
In addition to promote production, consumption, and brand building, the province focuses on diversifying farming species to create valuable Da River fish products to ensure sustainable fishery development and increase incomes to people in the Hoa Binh lake area.
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.
