(HBO) – Tan Lac district is making the first steps in carrying out the "One Commune One Product” (OCOP) programme, which is considered a solution to optimize local potential and advantages, thus boosting the development of rural economy and contributing to completing new-style rural area building target.
The OCOP programme is designed to develop the production of
local agricultural products and advantageous services to improve livelihoods of
the residents.
In 2019, Tan Lac district has selected three OCOP products, which are VietGAP-grown
Giang Loc-branded red-flesh pomelo of Tan Lac cooperative in Muong Khen town, Tan
Lac Son "giao co lam” tea of Tan Lac Son cooperative in Thanh Hoi commune’s
Quyet Chien hamlet, and VietGAP-planted chayote of Quyet Chien safe vegetable
cooperative.
The Giang Loc red-fleshed pomelo is currently planted on 30
ha of land, with an output of 500,000 pomelos a year. Meanwhile, chayote is
cultivated under VietGAP standards using no chemicals, with an annual output of
1,000 tonnes.
Giang Loc red-flesh grapefruit
grown by Tan Lac cooperative in Muong Khen town has won over consumers.
Brands have been already built for all of the products, which are packaged
by semi-automated technology. Besides, they have geographical indication and
have been registered for brand protection.
The OCOP programme has helped Tan Lac district optimise its potential and
advantages to branch out local agriculture towards commodity production scale.
This year, the district will continue support local cooperative in applying for
brand protection, advertising, investing in technology, processing and
packaging design./.
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.
