The implementation of the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme in Lac Son district has so far resulted in the enhanced values of products involved as well as the expansion of markets and consumption links.
After receiving
the 3-star OCOP certification, Thanh An honey products, produced by the Thanh
An agricultural and general services cooperative in My Thanh commune, have been
sought after by various organisations and individuals as gifts.
With the district's support in branding work, doi (Michelia tonkinensis) seeds
from Chi Dao commune became the first product to earn a collective trademark by
the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam. The commune has so far established
a 20-member cooperative providing doi saplings and related agricultural
services. The OCOP product received a 3-star certification at the provincial
level in 2019.
Another notable product is the 3-star "Phu Luong chili,” distinguished by its
unique aroma and spicy flavour.
Lac Son is also renowned for its specialty Ri chicken, a native breed adapted
to the limestone mountainous region, known for foraging naturally, hence its
thin skin, low fat, and firm meat. The local poultry population has grown
significantly, reaching millions of birds, concentrated in highland communes
such as Quyet Thang, Cong Hoa, and Dai Dong. Several cooperatives have been
established to raise and supply Lac Son chickens to markets within and beyond
the province, such as the Huong Nhuong hill chicken farming cooperative and Chi
Thien hill chicken farming and supply cooperative.
Notably, the Lac Son Party Committee’s Resolution No. 12-NQ/HU, dated April 7,
2023, on land consolidation and the development of OCOP products, set a goal
that by 2025, each commune and town will have at least one OCOP product, and
the district at least one achieving a 4-star rating or higher.
To date, Lac Son has 15 OCOP-certified products, including one 4-star and 14
3-star ones. The local authorities are currently assisting producers in
completing and standardising six more OCOP products for 2024, including doi
seed salt, pickled bamboo shoots, snail sausage, green-necked duck, seasoned
turmeric powder, and herbal chicken eggs.
According to Phan Thi Hanh, deputy head of the Lac Son Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, the OCOP programme has effectively leveraged
the potential and strengths of each locality to develop high-quality products
that meet regulatory standards, enhancing competitiveness and satisfying market
demands. Evidence of this can be seen in the improved consumption of certified
OCOP products, which are now sold directly and via e-commerce platforms,
receiving high praise from customers for their quality, design, and
traceability.
The programme has also sparked a strong entrepreneurial movement, fostering the
development of clean agricultural production areas and high-tech farming linked
to product value chains, contributing to increasing income for rural residents
and ethnic minority communities in the district.
After the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays, trade union members and workers in Hoa Binh province returned to work with an excited spirit at the beginning of the new spring. Throughout the workshops, factories and enterprises, they were full of enthusiasm, immediately getting to work, striving to excellently complete tasks and production and business targets.
Red grapefruit is a native crop of Tan Lac district, where the fertile soil and favourable climate create ideal conditions for its growth. With over 80% of the area being mountainous, at an altitude of 300-400 metres above sea level, red grapefruits here thrive on well-drained, fertile hillside soil. The region’s large temperature variation between day and night enhances the fruit's nutrient absorption. The local cultivation techniques also contribute to its uniqueness
The provincial business association recently convened a conference to review its 2024 operations and outline plans for 2025. The meeting was attended by Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Duc Hinh along with leaders from various departments and agencies.
Hoa Binh province is prioritising rural transportation infrastructure to improve mobility, facilitate trade, and boost socio-economic development.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has just issued Decision No. 377/QD-BNN-VPĐP approving the results of the evaluation and classification of the products of the National One Commune One Product Program in 2024 (phase 3).
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the market becomes more vibrant than ever. In Hoa Binh province, preparations for Tet have been bustling since the 20th of the last lunar month, with an abundant supply of goods to meet the growing consumer demand.
