Representatives from Hoa Binh province’s Sub-Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection on February 22 held a working session with the Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development of Yen Thuy district, and Dai Dong Agricultural Cooperative in Ngoc Luong commune.
Representatives from the provincial Sub-Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection make a field trip to a pomelo orchard of Dai Dong Agricultural Cooperative, and inspect its compliance with regulations regarding growing area codes.
In 2022, 52 farms joined the province’s pomelo production - export chain with 98.25 hectares and five growing area codes granted. Last year, the number of participating farms rose to 201, along with 11 cooperatives and collaborative groups, with 269.08 hectares and 24 growing area codes approved. Seven production facilities have received the GlobalGAP certificate so far, covering 145.5 hectares.
The provincial agricultural sector strives to raise the output of pomelo eligible for export to at least 300 tonnes for the 2024-2025 crop, and maintain the coded growing areas and seek at least two other codes. Besides, at least one packaging facility is expected to be eligible to enter the EU market.
At the meeting with the district Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development and Dai Dong Agricultural Cooperative, the delegation pointed to achievements as well as obstacles to production, business, market connectivity and product promotion.
They also touched upon production and business plans in the years to come, and how to raise product values, meeting stringent standards, thus ensuring sustainable agricultural export.
Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Van Khanh chaired the regular October meeting of the provincial People's Committee to review 2024 socio-economic performance.
Taking advantage of favourable weather conditions, constructor is speeding up the construction of technical infrastructure at Tien Tien industrial cluster in Quang Tien commune of Hoa Binh city. So far, the construction of important infrastructure works in the industrial cluster such as the operation office, wastewater treatment plant, power supply system, clean water supply system, fire prevention and fighting system, rainwater drainage system, and internal traffic roads has been completed.
Numerous credit solutions have been implemented by local banks in Hoa Binh province to support individuals and businesses affected by Typhoon Yagi. These measures include debt rescheduling, providing in-depth financial advice, and offering interest rate reductions based on the extent of damages.
Starting from nothing and persevering through a challenging entrepreneurial journey, Bui Van Nhung, a teacher and Party member in Lac Son district’s Nhan Nghia commune - has built Nhung Van Co. Ltd. into a respected provider of high-quality products. Driven by his passion and determination to overcome poverty, this young Party member has blazed a new trail, inspiring the aspirations of farmers across Mường Vang.
In November 8, at Kim Boi District Stadium, the Department of Industry and Trade and the People's Committee of Kim Boi District, Hoa Binh province jointly organized the opening of the Fair to display and introduce typical products of ethnic minority and mountainous areas.
Orange growers in Cao Phong district of Hoa Binh province have enjoyed a good harvest and good prices of the fruit this year.
