(HBO) – Numerous efforts made in the first months of the year have contributed to the 6.6 percent increase in the aquatic product output of Hoa Binh province. The province is home to 43 aquaculture farms and cooperatives, of which 13 are specialised in farming. The aquaculture farming areas in the province span 2,686ha, with 4,630 fishing cages.
Villagers in Suoi Hoa
commune (Tan Lac district) invest in cage fish farming on Hoa Binh reservoir,
generating stable incomes.
The total fish output hit 747 tonnes in April, including 145
tonnes from the nature. Localities have maintained measures to raise and manage
farming environment, as well as improve ponds and reservoirs for upcoming crops.
Relevant agencies have bolstered their management of the
protection of aquatic resources in Da River and arranged inspections and taken
timely measures against illegal exploitation./.
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.
