(HBO) – Since mid-April, a variety of farm produce have entered their main harvest time. This is a good time for customers to buy fresh products at prices only half or even a quarter of previous prices.
Farmers
in
Sao
Bay commune (Kim Boi) harvest melons for
sales at crowded sites.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Chiem from Cham Mat
ward (Hoa Binh city) said various kinds of vegetables and fruits are sold by
vendors at cheaper prices than those sold in the market. This season, housewives
have a lot of choices for delicious and nutritious food thanks to plenty of
agricultural products.
Along
National Road 12B in Kim Boi district and
National Road 21 in Tan Lac and Lac Son districts, there are hundreds of sites where
farmers sell various kinds of farm produce. Melons, watermelons,
cucumbers are among the most seen products. Mr. Thuan, a customer from Hoa Binh
city, said "On the way to Sam Son (Thanh Hoa) for holiday, we crossed Nam
Thuong, Sao Bay (Kim Boi) where I saw many people selling a lot of fruits. I
bought some to eat on my way. Everyone praised the fruits with prices at only half
of that in the city. So when we returned home, I stopped here to buy more to
eat and support the farmers at the same time.”
At Nghia Phuong farm market, prices
of vegetables and fruits have dropped remarkably compared to February and
March. Watermelons are sold at 8,000 VND – 10,000 VND per kilogram (previously
17,000 VND per kilogram); gourds 8,000 VND per kilogram, down from 15,000 VND;
cucumbers 6,000 VND per kilogram compared to 10,000 VND – 12,000 VND previously;
and mangos 20,000 VND per kilogram, down from 35,000 VND. Vegetables are
up to 50 percent cheaper. Only some fruits at the end of the season saw their
prices stable in the market such as Cao Phong (45,000 VND per kilogram).
According to Hoa Binh Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, the province has over 1,200 hectares of
gourds and around 1,000 hectares of vegetables and herbs of all kinds./.
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.
