(HBO) – Since 2016, tissue culture sugarcane has been put into production in Hoa Binh province to gradually replace the local purple sugarcane variety which has been degraded through many years of cultivation. This model is part of a project replacing the purple sugarcane variety with tissue culture sugarcane implemented by the local centre for application of scientific-technological advances.
Farmers
in Treo Ngoai hamlet, Nam Phong commune (Cao Phong district), grow tissue
culture sugarcane, which has proved superior economic efficiency.
By now, harvest has completed on all the areas
under tissue culture sugarcane, with each stalk sold for 5,500 to 6,000 VND,
bringing a profit of about 50 percent for growers.
Hoa Binh localities have been expanding the growing area and
directing farmers to proactively seek markets.
Vu Quang Hung, head of the agriculture and rural
development office in Tan Lac district said the sale of purple sugarcane is
facing difficulties, with prices lower than that of tissue culture plants by
about 2,000 VND each stalk.
After three years of implementing the cultivation
of tissue culture sugarcane in Cao Phong, Tan Lac and Yen Thuy district, Hoa
Binh has expanded the growing area to 145 hectares.
Specifically, Cao Phong district now has 35.67
hectares under tissue culture sugarcane, Tan Lac 73 hectares, and Yen Thuy 33.2
hectares.
Though still modest, the cultivation of tissue
culture sugarcane has helped remove difficulties in production and sales of
purple sugarcane in recent years. The province currently has 3,000 ha under
purple sugarcane.
The project of replacing purple sugarcane with
tissue culture sugarcane was carried out by the local centre to conserve the
gene of purple sugarcane using Invitro technology. The cultivation of tissue
culture sugarcane was first implemented in Tan Lac and Cao Phong districts.
Tissue culture sugarcane has received good feedback on the market on its
quality. This is an important prerequisite for the province to expand the
cultivation of this plant./.
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.
