(HBO) – Hoa Binh produced around 950 tonnes of fish in February, including 130 tonnes from fishing and 830 tonnes from farming.
The province currently has about 2,700 hectares of ponds and
lakes for fish farming as well as 4,600 fish cages, 43 aquatic farms and
cooperatives. All districts and communes have been taking all steps, from
managing the water environment, raising fries, harvesting fish and preparing
ponds and lakes for the next crop.
The province’s fish output is estimated to exceed 2,600
tonnes in the first quarter of this year, including 375 tonnes from fishing and
about 2,250 from farming. About 6 million fries have also been raised to meet
demand of local farmers.
Hoa Binh will strengthen inspection to protect local aquatic
resources, particularly in Hoa Binh Reservoir and prevent destructive fishing
practices, such as blast fishing and cyanide fishing./.
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.
