(HBO) - Keeping up with the pace of development of science and technology, in recent years, farmers in Hoa Binh province have changed their thinking in farming and production.
Thanks to that, more households have created profitable production and business models; many groups of farmers have engaged in safe agricultural production and trade, thus forming value chains from production to consumption, applying advanced quality management processes, traceability, helping consumers identify and choose safe food.
A project of connecting production and consumption of cucumbers in Khoan Du commune (Lac Thuy) brings high economic efficiency.
Le Van Thach, Chairman of the provincial Farmers' Union said: Although there are changes for the better in the agricultural production practices of farmers, many farmers still continue with traditional production methods and do not join value chains. The linkages between farmers and businesses are not sustainable. Many contracts are broken, undermining the trust between farmers and businesses. Meanwhile, in the agricultural sector, demand for safe products meeting under VietGAP, GlobalGAP standards is increasing, requiring farmers to cooperate and associate to establish organizations to increase their capacity to meet market demand.
From 2020 till now, farmers’ unions at all levels have coordinated to organize over 280 training courses on VietGAP farming techniques for vegetable, citrus trees, and disease prevention for crops and livestock, benefiting over 124,600 union members. The provincial union has persuaded more than 103,400 member farmer households to sign commitments to ensure food hygiene and safety. The union also helped with the building of 32 agricultural production models applying advanced techniques. It coordinated with relevant agencies to hold four conferences informing regulations on hygiene and safety of agro-fishery-forestry products for 180 owners of establishments engaged in the production, processing and trading of those products.
The union also made recommendations to the authorities on policies on developing cooperation and linkages in the production and marketing of agricultural products, thus pushing the transfer from small-scale independent production by households to production and value chains. In the first six months of this year, farmers’ unions at all levels in the province have helped set up 91 cooperatives and craft production groups./.
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.
