Hoa Binh farmers are investing big in their chilli pepper cultivation areas after the first batch of 7.5 tonnes of pickled chilli peppers was shipped to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Tien Ngan Trade and Investment Co., Ltd last month.
A chilli
pepper cultivation area in Dan Chu ward, Hoa Binh city.
In recent years, several enterprises have worked
together to develop chilli pepper value chain. After piloting a three-hectare chilli plantation
in residential area No.4, Dan Chu ward, Hoa Binh city, Tien Ngan company spent
nearly 1 billion VND (39,800 USD) on agricultural covers, irrigational system,
seedlings and fertilisers.
Nguyen Le Diep, Director of the firm, said after
shipping products to several foreign markets, his company studied the others,
particularly the RoK which has a great demand for pickled chilli pepper.
After being harvested, chilli peppers were
processed and pickled in accordance to the formula given by Tomas Company – its
partner in the RoK.
Engaging in the chilli pepper production chain
in Hoa Binh city since the end of 2023, Dinh Quoc Chinh, a resident in Dan Chu
ward, has harvested high-quality chilli peppers. He said the chilli pepper is easy to plant as it
has good growth and disease-resistance ability, adding it should be cultivated
on friable soil, protected with agricultural covers and impregnated with
organic fertilisers.
According to Chinh, thanks to its good quality,
farmers have enjoyed stable prices, encouraging local residents to transform
crop production structure to improve income. His family wants long-term
cooperation with their Korean partners and Tien Ngan company so as to promote
cultivation in line with organic standards.
RoK firms said that they need 4,000 tonnes of
pickled chili peppers each year. Therefore, Hoa Binh province plans to expand
its chilli pepper farming area to about 50 hectares for export, mostly in Luong
Son, Lac Thuyand Kim Boi districts as well as Hoa Binh city.
According to Director of the provincial
Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection Nguyen Hong Yen, Tien Ngan
company’s pickled chilli peppers met all requirements of the importer, which is
a robust sign that will boost local agricultural production in the coming time. Exporters are encouraged to invest in production
belts and technologies for intensive processing to enhance productivity and
improve values of their goods, he said.
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.
