On August 16th, the Community Development Project in Hoa Binh City, under the Good Neighbors International (GNI) Organization, provided 1,300 soapberry seedlings to the Lemongrass Farming Group in Dong Chua Hamlet, Thong Nhat Ward, Hoa Binh City.
The representatives of the GNI
Organization handed over the support to the Lemongrass Farming Group in Dong
Chua Hamlet, Thong Nhat Ward, Hoa Binh City.
The
Lemongrass Farming Group in Dong Chua Hamlet was established with GNI's support
in 2017, comprising 15 member households of Dao ethnic group. Since its
inception, the group has received the support amounting to 400 million VND,
including revolving funds for members and the production equipment such as 5
grass-cutting machines and 13,000 meters of irrigation pipes…
The
group currently cultivates around 30 hectares of lemongrass, each hectare
yields 7-10 tons of roots annually. The group’s total annual production of
lemongrass roots exceeds 200 tons, giving each household an income of 70-80
million VND annually. Lemongrass is a crop that requires little care, allowing
the employees more idle time during the off-season. However, it is grown on
hills and slopes where water retention is challenging due to shallow root
systems. Additionally, the soil used for lemongrass cultivation over time can
become calcified, reducing yield.
To
solve this issue, the group has developed a solution to improve the soil
conditions and expand the market opportunities by intercropping soapberry trees
with lemongrass. Recognizing that it is a sustainable development solution, the
GNI Organization has supported 80% of the value of 1,300 soapberry seedlings,
equivalent to 26 million VND, for the Lemongrass Farming Group in Dong Chua
Hamlet.
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.
