(HBO) – Tan Lac district of the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh is home to about 1,046 ha of pomelo, with 395 ha currently ready for harvest.
According to estimates of the People’s Committee of the district, productivity of pomelo in the 2018-2019 crop will be lower compared to the same period last year due to impact of natural factors. However, pomelo remains the district’s major plant with the most significant economic values.
Household cultivating Tan Lac red pomelo in Dong Tien village
(Dong Lai commune) harvest the fruit with delight. It yields high productivity,
high quality and its price stands at about 12,000-25,000 VND (0.15-1.07 USD)
per fruit.
Specifically, this year,
each ha of red pomelo yields an average of 35,000 fruits, equivalent to a productivity
of 30 tonnes per ha. With the most-common price of about 15,000 VND per fruit,
a crop generates an average income of 525 million VND (22,440 USD) per hectare.
For the green-skin pomelo,
with an average productivity of 15,000 fruits per hectare, or 20 tonnes per ha,
it is sold at 30,000 VND per kg, generating an income of 600 million VND (nearly
25,650 USD) per ha a crop.
A citrus festival and agricultural fair in the province is expected to
be held in mid-December 2018, which falls in the harvest time of Tan Lac
pomelo.
Therefore, the district is set to attend the fair with eight booths
introducing its staples like red and green-skin pomelo. Other farm produce such
as chayote, garlic, onion, and Quyet Chien organic vegetables, among others,
will also be on show./.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
