(HBO) – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration the People’s Committee of Cao Phong district held a conference on October 7 to design a plan to organise a trade fair and exhibition on products of the One Commune-One Product (OCOP) Programme in the northern mountainous region and the Cao PhongOrange Week 2020.
The conference drew leaders of the Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development and sub-department, Cao Phong district People’s
Committee, and relevant offices and agencies.
Tan Lai villagers in
Dong Lai commune of Tan Lac district prepare red-flesh pomelo to introduce at
the event.
The fair-exhibition and Cao Phong Orange Week aims to popularise
and promote agricultural products in general and citrus products of Hoa Binh,
as well as OCOP products and high-quality agro-forestry-fisheries products of
Vietnam to domestic and foreign markets.
The event is expected to support the implementation of a
programme to develop citrus plants and OCOP programme in northern localities.
It also creates a chance for localities to meet for economic
exchange, trade and investment promotion and seek opportunities to strengthen
regional connections in agricultural development.
The event is slated for November 6-11 at the Cao Phong
district cultural centre in Cao Phong town. It expects the participation of
representatives ofdistricts, city and enterprises as well as co-operativesof
the province and regional localities.
Products to be introduced at the event include major farm
produce of the localities and OCOP products, citrus products, processed food,
agricultural equipment, and handicrafts.
The fair will have 200 booths, including 68 for product
exhibition and sale, 110 for general trade, 20 food courts,and two for the organisation board and security force./.
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.
