(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./.
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.
