(HBO) - Macadamia trees have been grown in Hoa Binh province since 2003. To date, the province has cultivated more than 216 ha, including 14.8 ha for harvest. The rest is in the planning phase, located in the districts of Lac Thuy, Cao Phong and Lac Son.
Turning macadamia into a plant which rakes in high economic
value remains a challenge to growers, firms and local leaders.
Macadamia
nuts have high value in the global market, which are expected to help farmers
in Hoa Binh raise their income in the future. Photo taken at a symposium
assessing the situation and potential for the development of the tree in the
province.
Lac Thuy district is home to a total macadamia cultivation area of nearly 160
ha, which is viewed as the best location for growing the plant at the moment.
Trees grown in the Dong Tam resort complex in Dai Dong village, Dong Tam
commune owned by the TH Group have borne fruits for two years, with better
quality through the years.
After inspections on the development of macadamia cultivation,
the provincial People’s Committee said that the trees show resilience to pests
and diseases. At present, newly-planted macadamia trees are growing well, some
of them have produced fruits.
Meanwhile, the yield of trees that were grown for a while
remains unstable as they produce blossoms but have a low rate of fruits.
Therefore, technical solutions are required to improve the percentage.
In addition, firms and production households must consider thoroughly as high
investment will be needed to apply appropriate farming techniques.
Vice Chairman of the Hoa Binh People’s Committee Dinh Cong Su said that the
province and the Vietnam Administration of Forestry have asked the Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development to propose the Government amend and
supplement mechanisms and policies which support growers in the first phase of
cultivation, taxes, technologies and capital.
The People’s Committees of districts having macadamia farming must keep a close
watch on land use, prevent impulsive cultivation as well as be flexible in the
application of policies supporting stakeholders, and arrange training on
farming techniques for local people, among others./.
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.
