(HBO) – Cao Phong district in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has promoted high quality, sustainable agricultural development, contributing to creating jobs and increasing income for locals.
Photo: Cao Phong district has over 314 hectares of orange
cultivated according to VietGAP standards.
With the goal of developing agriculture as a foundation towards safety,
efficiency, large commodity production which is associated with consumer
markets, closely linked with processing industry, tourism, and ecological
environment protection and adapt to climate change, the district has reviewed
cultivation methods to ensure consistency and feasibility to effectively
exploit the locality's potential and competitive advantages; and effectively
implement projects on f agriculture, forestry, fisheries, irrigation
development. Many have proved their effectiveness, promoting production
development such as reviewing and adjusting the planning of forests.
The district has promoted the application of organic and smart
agriculture, digital transformation, biotechnology and mechanisation in
agricultural production.
It has also implemented the One Commune -Open Product (OCOP)
programme in association with ecotourism development. So far, the district has
built many clean agricultural production models according to VietGAP and
organic standards, not only bringing about high economic efficiency but also
contributing to protecting the living environment.
Economic organisation models in agriculture and rural areas have
gradually been innovated and developed in accordance with the market mechanism,
making an important contribution to the effective implementation of input and
output services for production, promoting the development of commodity
production. The district has 49 cooperatives and 10 cooperative groups.
Bui Van Hung, deputy head of the Agriculture and Rural
Development Department of Cao Phong district, said that the district's
agriculture sector has focused on building a clean and safe agricultural
production area, applying high technology for export.
To date, the district has 314.85ha of orange cultivated
according to VietGAP standards, with 10 OCOP products having been recognised by
the provincial People's Committee, of which there are 3 products rated 4 stars,
and 7 products rated 3 stars
In the coming time, the district will focus on management of
planning and production development orientation. It will also focus on
effective and sustainable production, develop large-scale, concentrated
agricultural production areas.
The
district will organise production chains for key products of the district,
replant citrus fruit trees, and improve the quality of citrus fruit trees
according to VietGAP and LocalGAP standards for export.
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.
