(HBO) - In Tan Lac – the land of red grapefruit, Mr Duong Tat Tinh, a resident in Tan Huong 1 hamlet, Thanh Hoi commune, is known as one of the first and most productive grapefruit farmers. In the past, he planted more than 120 red grapefruit trees across 5,000 square metres of land, earning at least 600 million VND each harvest. Now, his grapefruit plantation spans more than 5 hectares.

Tan Lac farmers proudly earn their living in the homeland via red grapefruit
business
Farmer Bui Van Don in Xom village, Nam Son commune, is also admired
for his will to get rich. Pioneering in changing the plant structure in the dry
and stony land, Don planted over 700 old tangerine trunks. His garden recorded
first bumper harvest in 2016, with 4 tonnes of fruit earning 80 million VND. The
2017 harvest was higher, earning about 300 million VND in revenue.
The good production – business emulation movement has developed extensively,
with the average annual participation of over 10,000 households. The number of
households meeting the criteria of productive and good quality at all levels
accounts for nearly 50 percent of total registered households. In 2017, the
whole district had 4,788 households, of which 17 households met the criteria at
national level, 471 at provincial level, 1,750 at district level, and 2,550 at
grassroots level.
Alongside launching the movement, the Tan Lac farmers union’s
chapters mobilised farmers to make donations to the "Day for the poor” fund, helping
312 members escape poverty in the period 2013 - 2018. Through support in terms
of workday, capital, business experience, materials, and seedlings, the chapters
provided over 1.8 billion VND and more than 5,000 seedlings for 255 poor
members and mobilised donations to build and hand over 11 charity houses./.
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.