(HBO) - Over the past years, the agricultural structure in Lac Thuy district has been shifted in the right direction as seen in the growing proportions of animal husbandry and forestry. Local agriculture has been expanded in a comprehensive, effective and sustainable manner. In particular, intensive farming and polyculture have been boosted while concentrated farming areas have been formed to raise productivity, quality and value on a same area of land.
Officials of the provincial Department of Agriculture and
Rural Development and Lac Thuy district visit an effective orange farming model
in Dong Uong hamlet of Thong Nhat commune.
Lac Thuy has carried out 11 priority programmes to develop
local key products; allocated more budget for agricultural restructuring;
formed value chains to enhance the production – consumption connectivity; and
increased the transfer and application of scientific – technological advances
to improve product quality, economic effectiveness and food safety.
To develop large-scale concentrated agricultural
zones, Lac Thuy has accumulated 315ha of farmland. Besides, it has formed
1,319ha of concentrated citrus cultivation areas, mostly in Thong Nhat, Phu
Nghia and Phu Thanh communes and Ba Hang Doi township.
A 100ha concentrated vegetable farming zone has
also taken shape, including existing areas in Dong Tam, Co Nghia and Lac Long
communes and new ones in Chi Ne township and Thong Nhat, Khoan Du and Hung Thi
communes. Additionally, Lac Thuy has also paid attention to promoting hi-tech
agriculture in Ba Hang Doi township. There, a 10,000sq.m greenhouse was built
by the Hoa Binh Gap Co. Ltd. Another greenhouse with an area of 30,000sq.m for
vegetable cultivation is also under construction in Lien Hoa commune.
Meanwhile, the district has tapped into the Song
Boi tea farming area, which covers 230ha of land mainly in Phu Thanh and Phu
Nghia communes and generates an output of 4,140 tonnes. A 30ha concentrated
custard apple farming zone in Dong Tam commune has also proved fruitful. Lac
Thuy is working to build certification trademarks for these tea and custard
apple specialties.
Apart from cultivation, programmes have also
been implemented to boost animal farming. As a result, chicken farming has
developed across the district, helping the local product initially gain a
foothold in the market. Local authorities have worked to form chicken farming
value chain and bring into play the certification trademark of Lac Thuy
chicken.
At the same time, goat farming has developed
well, turning the animal into a key product of the locality. The district is
also seeking a certification trademark for its goat product.
Besides, Lac Thuy has encouraged honey bee
farming with more than 10,000 bee colonies, producing some 100 tonnes of honey
in 2019./.
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.
