In Lac Thuy district, communes have been succeeded in promoting their One Commune-One Product (OCOP) products while others are still struggling to position their typical farming products in market. Some communes in the district still fail to have their products met OCOP programme’s requirements, while others have seen their certifications expired.
Workers of Kim Boi joint Stock Company in Lac Thuy district pack bamboo shoots which is certified as 5-star OCOP product at the national level.
According to the district People's Committee, it currently manages and develops 23 OCOP products, including two that have achieved a national 5-star rating, four rated 4 stars, and 17 rated 3 stars. Notable items include Lac Thuy chicken, Song Boi tea, Dong Tam custard apples, and Hung Thi honey.
Some cooperatives have successfully built value chains encompassing production, processing, traceability, packaging, and branding. This foundational work is essential for OCOP products to thrive in the market rather than simply being showcased at fairs.
However, many rural areas in Lac Thuy have been struggling to seek a foothold for their local specialties. As reported by the district’s authorities, Yen Bong commune currently has no OCOP products. Several communes used to have their products recognised products in the past, but they have either expired without re-evaluation, failed to meet the criteria for reclassification.
Deputy Chairwoman of the district People's Committee Hoang Thi Thu Hang said that the district strives to implement the upcoming phase of the OCOP programme more effectively and systematically. The role of local producers needs to be strengthened, particularly in enhancing product quality and evaluation standards.
The district plans to standardise at least two OCOP products at the provincial level by the end of 2025, while also focusing on supporting communes without OCOP products to develop their brands.
Additionally, the district will assist OCOP entities in accessing markets through e-commerce platforms, enhancing product promotion at fairs, and establishing partnerships with businesses.
In the long run, the sustainability of the OCOP programme will depend on the capabilities of cooperatives, agricultural enterprises, and the political will at the grassroots level.
In the criteria for enhanced rural areas in 2025, the production organisation and rural economic development criterion is one of the biggest "bottlenecks." Most communes are yet to meet the requirements regarding key products, production linkages, e-commerce, or traceability codes. Therefore, as the district aims to have communes achieve enhanced rural standards, addressing the issues related to the OCOP programme is an urgent task that cannot be delayed.
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