(HBO) - Implementing the Project of restructuring the agriculture sector in the direction of increasing added value and sustainable development associated with building new rural areas, in the spring season of 2017, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Lac Thuy District in collaboration with the International Agricultural Seedling joint Stock Company is implementing the linking model of producing and consuming Bac Huong 9 rice seedlings.

The on-farm seminar on linking model of
producing and consuming the highly qualified Bac Huong 9 rice seedlings.
With a size of 3 hectares, the model has been
implemented in Lien Son village, Hoang Dong village - Khoan Du commune; Ri
village - Phu Thanh commune; Lien Hong village - Lien Hoa commune with 42
households participating. in the program, the farmers were supported to be
trained on cultivation techniques and essential materials. The actual yield
reached at 69 quintals / hectare. The economic efficiency of Bac Huong 9 rice
in the spring crops was 38,805,000 VND / crop / hectare; it is estimated at VND
77,610,000 / hectare / year for the whole year, which basically meets the
objectives of the model. With the practical effect of this model, during this
crop season, 9 out of 15 communes and towns in the district have planted Bac Huong 9 rice variety on the area of
121.7 hectares.
In the field of agriculture and forestry, Lac
Thuy district has made a strong shift in restructuring, building and developing
fruit trees and citrus trees of high economic value in the direction of
commodity production. The citrus planting area of the district is nearly
1,000 hectares, of which the area of orange planting is about 700 hectares.
In order to improve the business environment and attract investors, Lac Thuy
district also promoted their administrative reform and supported key projects
in the province. Among them, the Project of Xuan Thien lime and light powder
factory was implemented by Xuan Thinh Hoa Binh Limited Company in Yen Bong
commune with an investment capital of over 8,000 billion VND. Huong Binh cable car
Project in Phu Lao commune of Pacific Group Corporation with the total
investment of 676 billion VND; the Project of spiritual resort of Phu Lao
commune of Hoa Binh Pacific One Member Limited Company with the investment
capital of 3,123 billion VND; the investment Project to build high-class
cultural complexes of recreation, entertainment and relaxation combined with
aquaculture in Dong Tam commune by TH Tourism joint Stock Company with 600
billion VND of investment, etc. Once these projects come into operation, they
will contribute to creating jobs and raising incomes for local people.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.