Black chicken farming model has changed the lives of vulnerable families in Mong Hoa commune of Hoa Binh city.
Ly’s fast-growing chickens.
According to Vice Chairman of the communal
People’s Committee Nguyen Van Bo, the project, part of the national target
programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority-inhabited and
mountainous areas, has provided support for poor households, policy beneficiary
families, and people with disabilities.
Beyond economic benefits, the model has helped
enhance local people's agricultural knowledge, provides safe products for the
market, and creates a learning platform for other farmers, he said, expressing
his hope that it will be multiplied to improve local livelihoods.
Nguyen Thi Ly, a beneficiary with eight family
members, most of whom are either too young or too old to work, exemplifies the
project's positive impact. In August 2024, she received support to raise 180
black chickens, along with 45 bags of feed which are enough for the poultry
until they sold to the market.
Ly said she knew black chickens are economically
valuable but her family couldn't afford to start. With support from the city’s
agricultural service centre regarding breeding stock and feed, the chickens
have reached an average weight of 1.7-1.8 kilogrammes and attracted the
interest from local merchants.
Similar success stories come from her
neighbours. Nguyen Thi Hong, a disabled resident, and Bui Van Thai, another
participant with physical limitations, have both successfully raised healthy
chicken flocks. Thai noted the remarkable growth rate, which is two to three
times faster than traditional farming methods.
The year-end is considered a "golden time" to stimulate trade and tourism. Various activities have been organised to seize positive market signals, enhance product branding, and drive socio-economic growth.
Hoa Binh Province currently has over 870
hectares of tea plantations, with six districts having concentrated tea
production areas that boast advantages in soil, climate, history, and
distinctive tea varieties: Yen Thuy, Lac Thuy, Da Bac, Mai Chau, Tan Lac, and
Luong Son.
Recently, Hoa Binh province has continued to review the planning of industrial parks up to 2030 and implemented procedures to prepare subdivision plans for industrial parks as per regulations.
Da Bac district leverages its abundant grazing lands and diverse food resources to develop goat farming as a key economic model. This initiative not only enhances incomes but also contributes to poverty alleviation and local socio-economic development.
Vietnam is home to a rich ecosystem with over 4,000 plant species used in medicine, forming the foundation for the cultural diversity and traditional medical knowledge of various ethnic groups.
The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee held its second 2024 dialogue with businesses and investors in the locality on December 2. Chaired by Chairman Bui Van Khanh, the event brought together provincial leaders, district officials, and representatives of business associations.
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