(HBO) – Tan Lac district is making the first steps in carrying out the "One Commune One Product” (OCOP) programme, which is considered a solution to optimize local potential and advantages, thus boosting the development of rural economy and contributing to completing new-style rural area building target.
The OCOP programme is designed to develop the production of
local agricultural products and advantageous services to improve livelihoods of
the residents.
In 2019, Tan Lac district has selected three OCOP products, which are VietGAP-grown
Giang Loc-branded red-flesh pomelo of Tan Lac cooperative in Muong Khen town, Tan
Lac Son "giao co lam” tea of Tan Lac Son cooperative in Thanh Hoi commune’s
Quyet Chien hamlet, and VietGAP-planted chayote of Quyet Chien safe vegetable
cooperative.
The Giang Loc red-fleshed pomelo is currently planted on 30
ha of land, with an output of 500,000 pomelos a year. Meanwhile, chayote is
cultivated under VietGAP standards using no chemicals, with an annual output of
1,000 tonnes.
Giang Loc red-flesh grapefruit
grown by Tan Lac cooperative in Muong Khen town has won over consumers.
Brands have been already built for all of the products, which are packaged
by semi-automated technology. Besides, they have geographical indication and
have been registered for brand protection.
The OCOP programme has helped Tan Lac district optimise its potential and
advantages to branch out local agriculture towards commodity production scale.
This year, the district will continue support local cooperative in applying for
brand protection, advertising, investing in technology, processing and
packaging design./.
During the two days of November 14th – 15th, at the Provincial Cultural Palace, the Department of Industry and Trade organized a conference to connect the product consumption of the ethnic minorities and the mountainous areas in 2024. There was the attendance of the representatives of leaders of a number of departments, branches, businesses, manufacturers and distributors inside and outside the province.
The One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme is reshaping the rural economy of Lac Son district, helping improve living standards, particularly among the ethnic minority communities in remote areas of Lac Son district.
The Van Mai dam xanh (Bangana lemassoni) fish has long been famous for its unique and delicious flavour, earning a spot on the menus of many restaurants and attracting food connoisseurs. In recent years, residents in Van Mai commune, Mai Chau district, have expanded their fish farming areas and striven to build a strong reputation for their product. They are also working to establish it as an OCOP (One Commune, One Product) item to increase their income.
Outstanding rural industrial products of Hoa Binh province in 2024 were recently honoured and granted certificates, becoming a source of pride for producers and also a boost for local economic development. The honourees are all deeply imbued with the local cultural identity and boast considerable commercial potential, helping popularise the image of Hoa Binh to domestic and international consumers. This is also a solid stepping stone for rural industrial establishments to develop.
In the first 10 months of 2024, Hoa Binh city made significant progress in job creation and labour exports, sending 112 workers abroad through partnerships with authorised recruitment firms.
An award ceremony to announce the official certification for Mai Chau district’s Bangana lemassoni fish, a specialty of the locality because of its unique flavour, was held recently in the district.
