(HBO) - The farmers’ association of An Binh commune has promoted a production emulation campaign among its 1,583 members to raise locals’ engagement in technological application so as to enhance yield and production quality. Its chapters of different levels have regularly held meetings to review production conditions and put forth prompt solutions.
A chicken-rearing
model of Nguyen Van Quy in Cay Ruong village, An Binh commune, Lac Thuy
district, reels in nearly 200 million VND in annual revenue.
As a result of the campaign, a number of members have
strived to gain millions of VND in annual revenue and create jobs. For example,
a plywood production workshop of Quach Van Du in Dai Dong village reels in 400 –
500 million VND a year and generates 30 jobs; and a farm raising 12,000 fowls
of Nguyen Van Long in Cay Ruong village with 200 million VND a year. The
members have also built exemplary orchards that push for economic development
and give the rural area a facelift.
The campaign has led to a reduction in the number of the poor
households among its members, with the figure currently recorded at 152 against
the 203 in 2019.
The total debts of its members are close to 10 billion VND
at the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies, and 67 billion VND at the Vietnam Bank
for Agriculture and Rural Development.
So far this year, the commune has recorded more than 185
billion VND worth of production value, up 7 percent year on year. The entire
commune has 235,000 fowls, 945 bee hives, and 1,280 goats, with local paddies
and citrus fruit plantations, among others, posting high yield.
The local annual per capita income hits 49 million VND and
its rate of poor households is at 7.1 percent./.
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.