(HBO) – Chapters of all levels of the Hoa Binh farmers’ association have been taking practical activities to promote safe practices in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products. Currently, hundreds of products supplied by the members are on sale at reasonable prices across the association’s system of safe farm produce stores.
At the Muong Pa clean food store in Mai Chau
township.
In 2020, Song Da, the first safe farm produce store of the
association, was established in Hoa Binh city’s Quynh Lan ward.
Nguyen Thu Trang from the city’s Huu Nghi ward said the
store has helped alleviate her anxiety for food safety whenever preparing meals
for her family thanks to its products with traceable and trustworthy origins.
Currently, Hoa Binh province has five stores of this kind in
Hoa Binh city and the districts of Kim Boi, Mai Chau, and Luong Son. These
food-safety-certificated locations are frequently inspected by competent
agencies, with its businesses involved trained on safe practices regarding
production, trademark and geographical indication registration, packaging, and
origin tracing.
In the first nine months of this year, via the system, more
than 25 tonnes of oranges, veggies, fruits, and fishes, among others, were
distributed.
Hoang Duc Bien, vice president of the association, said the
system has brought about "double" benefits to both customers and
producers as it serves as a bridge to bring safe farm produce to consumers.
He noted that this distribution channel has made a
consideraable contribution to forming the mindset of using and consuming
products of clear origin, high quality, which encourages producers to focus on
quality improvement serving their better competitiveness and protection of
public health.
To operate more safe food stores, the association has planned
to increase its communications campaigns to spread legal knowledge on the
matter; promote the operation of a farmer support centre; diversify products on
sale; and boost sci-tech application for higher quality./.
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.
