(HBO) – The Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VNFU) Central Committee held a ceremony in Hanoi on November 28 to honour typical agricultural products in 2016.

Group
of organic producers in Luong Son district receives certificate recognising its
organic vegetables as typical agricultural products in 2016.
The
event, the fourth of its kind, was held by the VNFU to honour agricultural
products with high economic values as well as organisations and individuals
with innovative ideas and experience in agricultural production and services
development.
As
many as 157 products nationwide were honoured as typical agricultural products
at this year’s event. All three products of Hoa Binh province nominated by the
provincial Farmers’ Union were certified as typical agricultural products,
including organic vegetables of the group of organic producers in Luong Son
district, Cao Phong orange and Son Thuy longan of Kim Boi district.
Among
the three honoured products, Son Thuy longan of Kim Boi district received the
title for the first time. Cao Phong orange and Luong Son organic vegetables
were named typical agricultural products for three times as they brought in
outstanding economic values and formed production areas that ensure food safety
and generate high income for local farmers./.
After the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays, trade union members and workers in Hoa Binh province returned to work with an excited spirit at the beginning of the new spring. Throughout the workshops, factories and enterprises, they were full of enthusiasm, immediately getting to work, striving to excellently complete tasks and production and business targets.
Red grapefruit is a native crop of Tan Lac district, where the fertile soil and favourable climate create ideal conditions for its growth. With over 80% of the area being mountainous, at an altitude of 300-400 metres above sea level, red grapefruits here thrive on well-drained, fertile hillside soil. The region’s large temperature variation between day and night enhances the fruit's nutrient absorption. The local cultivation techniques also contribute to its uniqueness
The provincial business association recently convened a conference to review its 2024 operations and outline plans for 2025. The meeting was attended by Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Duc Hinh along with leaders from various departments and agencies.
Hoa Binh province is prioritising rural transportation infrastructure to improve mobility, facilitate trade, and boost socio-economic development.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has just issued Decision No. 377/QD-BNN-VPĐP approving the results of the evaluation and classification of the products of the National One Commune One Product Program in 2024 (phase 3).
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, the market becomes more vibrant than ever. In Hoa Binh province, preparations for Tet have been bustling since the 20th of the last lunar month, with an abundant supply of goods to meet the growing consumer demand.