(HBO) – During the first three quarters of 2019, Cao Phong district has enhanced quality management of agricultural supplies and food safety.
Household members of Nhat Minh agricultural cooperative start harvesting Cao Phong specialty orange.
The district is home to over 972 hectares of Cao Phong orange grown to the Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP) by 734 farmer households. The area increased from 46.97 hectares grown by 15 households in 2014, 59.5 hectares by 100 households in 2015, 141.89 hectares by 120 households in 2016, and 164.6 hectares by 86 households in 2017.
The area of VietGAP organge sharply expanded from 2017 to 616.7 hectares last year, including close to 369.5 hectares farmed by 193 households and one cooperative in a project funded by the national target programme on building new-style rural area which aims to support production and distribution of Cao Phong orange. Other 190 hectares have been grown by Cao Phong Ltd., Co.
The district has also been effectively managing 447 hectares of orange certified as meeting food safety standards farmed by orange-growing association of Cao Phong township, Ha Phong agricultural and service cooperative, 3T Cao Phong agricultural cooperative, Tuan Thuy agricultural and service cooperative, Anh Tu cooperative of clean Cao Phong orange, Nhat Minh agricultural cooperative, and Hung Phong Ltd., Co./.
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.
