(HBO) – The sub-department of agro-forestry-fishery quality management has held a conference in Tan Son commune, Mai Chau district, to review the model linking production and consumption of vegetables following the VietGap practice.
The model was implemented in Tam Hoa hamlet, Tan Son commune, between July and
November this year. The Tam Hoa agriculture service and development
cooperative, consisting of 10 households, benefited from the project.
The assessment
of the project’s outcomes showed that the link among these households reduced
the need for intermediate services, tackled price pressure from traders, and capitalized on local potential for growing
off-season vegetables. The model created regular jobs for
participating householdsand providedsafe products of clear origin.Meanwhile,the lesser use ofpesticides helped topreserve biodiversity, andprotect
the environment and human health. According to the Tam Hoa cooperative management board,
since the model was
carried out, their
vegetable prices have increased by between 1,000and3,000 VND perkg.
Delegatesvisited
the safe vegetableplantation model in Tan Son commune (Mai Chau district).
At the conference, representativesof participating households recommended the province
continue to allocate funds for the expansion of the model and the promotion of
Tam Hoa products in the coming years.
They expected the People's
Committee of Mai Chau district to aid the cooperative in maintaining and expanding its VietGAP-standard production./.
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.
