Black chicken farming model has changed the lives of vulnerable families in Mong Hoa commune of Hoa Binh city.


Ly’s fast-growing chickens.

According to Vice Chairman of the communal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Bo, the project, part of the national target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas, has provided support for poor households, policy beneficiary families, and people with disabilities.

Beyond economic benefits, the model has helped enhance local people's agricultural knowledge, provides safe products for the market, and creates a learning platform for other farmers, he said, expressing his hope that it will be multiplied to improve local livelihoods.

Nguyen Thi Ly, a beneficiary with eight family members, most of whom are either too young or too old to work, exemplifies the project's positive impact. In August 2024, she received support to raise 180 black chickens, along with 45 bags of feed which are enough for the poultry until they sold to the market.

Ly said she knew black chickens are economically valuable but her family couldn't afford to start. With support from the city’s agricultural service centre regarding breeding stock and feed, the chickens have reached an average weight of 1.7-1.8 kilogrammes and attracted the interest from local merchants.

Similar success stories come from her neighbours. Nguyen Thi Hong, a disabled resident, and Bui Van Thai, another participant with physical limitations, have both successfully raised healthy chicken flocks. Thai noted the remarkable growth rate, which is two to three times faster than traditional farming methods.

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