Hoa Binh province has mobilised all resources to propel local agricultural products to make inroads into foreign markets, towards lifting the export turnover of key agricultural products to 137.8 million USD by 2030, accounting for 3.4% of the locality’s total export value of goods.
The locality aims to export farm produce to the US, the European Union, the UK, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Workers of Kim Boi joint Stock Company in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, transport a shipment of bamboo shoots in preparation for export to the Dutch market in February.
To maintain agriculture's role as the 'backbone' of the provincial economy, since 2015, provincial authorities have issued numerous resolutions on developing livestock farming, cultivation, aquaculture, and support for the sale of products>
In August 2015, the provincial People's Committee approved an agricultural restructuring project by 2020 in the direction of increasing value-added and promoting sustainable development. As a result, during this period, the local agricultural sector made great strides, with its average annual growth expanding by 4.5%, accounting for nearly 20% of the province's economic structure.
On the basis of the result, the agriculture and rural development sector of Hoa Binh continued restructuring the agriculture sector in 2021 – 2025 with specific roadmaps.Hoa Binh has set a goal of diversifying export markets, expanding the annual average export turnover by over 18%.
Apart from specifically implementing the agricultural restructuring plan for the 2021 - 2025 period, the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development effectively managed planning in the field of agriculture and rural development, promoted investment attraction in agriculture, and well performed various projects, plans, and solutions to further develop agriculture and rural areas.
Nguyen Huy Nhuan, Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said with incentives for agricultural and rural development, investment capital for agricultural development in the locality has significantly increased over the recent times.
Agricultural production has achieved remarkable achievements, with some targets set for the period met and exceeded.With its potential and advantages in land and agricultural techniques, over the recent years, Hoa Binh has continuously expanded areas for producing agricultural products, focusing on producing safe agricultural products with high quality, developing production chains that meet VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards to serve both domestic and foreign markets.
Numerous activities to promote trade cooperation and supply-demand connection have been conducted, helping the locality seek and expand markets for its agricultural products. In 2022 and 2023, local firms exported many agricultural products to the US, the UK, and the EU, including fresh sugarcane, bamboo shoot, orange, and tea.
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.