(HBO) – Nearly all crops in Hoa Binh province are currently cultivated outdoor using traditional methods which lack disease and fertilization control processes, resulting in unqualified and low-value products. In that context, the Hoa Binh GAP Co. Ltd, based in Thanh Ha township of Lac Thuy district, has launched a project on building net houses for organic honeydew and vegetable farming.
The
Hoa Binh GAP Co. Ltd in Lac Thuy district has taken the lead in applying high
technologies in vegetable and fruit production.
The company began agricultural production using
Industry 4.0 technologies in January 2016 by building infrastructure, including
building 5,000 sq.m. of net house and installing irrigation systems. One year
later, it cultivated honeydew melon plants in the 5,000 sq.m. of net house and
build another one hectare of net house, raising the net house area to 1.5ha out
of the total 4.3ha farming area.
This is still the first and only model applying
Industry 4.0 technologies in agriculture in Hoa Binh so far.
Thanks to the application of many technical
measures, plants have been farmed in the best possible conditions. Nearly 100
percent of pest and 80 percent of diseases has been prevented without using
plant protection chemicals. Productivity and quality of farm produce have been
improved and met food safety standards while 70 percent of the labour needed
for the work has been reduced.
The project has provided permanent jobs for 25 –
30 people and seasonal jobs for 20 – 25 others with average per capita
income of 3.5 – 4.5 million VND (about 150 – 195 USD) each month. It has not
only generated big profit for the investor but also helped improve local
residents’ awareness of applying science-technology in agriculture to raise
economic benefits and protect public health.
The project is an example of science-technology application
in Hoa Binh.
Products of the Hoa Binh GAP Co. Ltd have had
origin-tracing labels and been supplied mainly for supermarkets and stores
selling goods meeting the Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP)
standards./.
Hoa Binh province’s economy posted an impressive Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate of 12.67% in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 12.76% year-on-year increase, the highest rate recorded since the beginning of the current tenure, according to the provincial Statistics Office. This robust growth reflects years of strategic groundwork and sets a strong foundation for the province’s annual growth target of over 10%.
With a focus on cash crop farming with science - technology application and brand building, Lac Thuy district is gradually increasing production value, improving people's life quality, and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development.
In recent years, the economic development model "Hoa Binh Earthworm Farm” run by Mr. Bui Van Dang in Co Giua Hamlet, My Thanh Commune (Lac Son district) has not only brought stable economic value but it is also environmentally friendly, helping to protect and reduce pollution, contributing to the construction of a green and sustainable agriculture.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
