(HBO) – Hoa Binh has weather and soil conditions suitable for the growth and development of various specialty crops and livestock like citrus fruits, purple sugarcane, Shan Tuyet tea, and vegetables. Many local production areas have clean land and water sources that are suitable for the cultivation of organic crops.
An organic agricultural products cooperative in Mong hamlet, Luong Son town,
produces vegetables according to organic standards, providing safe products for
consumers.
For years, Hoa Binh has paid attention to the organic agricultural production.
The provincial People's Committee has approved a scheme to develop organic
agriculture until 2025, with an orientation to 2030. Planning and schemes have
also been launched for the development of key crop production, and an analysis
implemented to get insight into local conditions to identify suitable organic
production areas in the province.
Hoa Binh is now home to 12 organic-certificated facilities in farming and
husbandry. The province is yet to have similar firms operating in the fisheries
sector.
The local areas meeting Vietnam’s organic standard and certificated by the PGS
(Participatory Guarantee System) increased from 9.8 ha in 2018 to 66.3 ha in
2020. A number of typical local production firms can be named: the organic
vegetable group of Luong Son district, the Hoa Binh organic agriculture
company, and the Linh Dung organic farm
After 5 years of implementing its agricultural restructuring project towards
increasing value added and sustainable development, Hoa Binh’s annual
agro-forestry-fisheries growth rate reached 4.1 percent during 2016-2020. The
province has identified its key and prioritised groups of products, including
citrus fruit (oranges, grapefruits); fresh cane; high quality rice and organic
rice; medical herbs; vegetables; cattle (buffalo, cow, pig, goat); poultry
(chicken, duck); and Da river fish.
In the coming time, it will continue to sustain the existing organic crop areas
and expand new ones meeting the current organic standards.
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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.
