(HBO) – With more than 10 years of experience in farming, Tran Van Minh from Diem Tong hamlet, Lien Son commune (Luong Son district) is owning a property that any farmer dreams of.
Mr.
Tran Van Minh is breeding a herd of cattle in his farm
It was between 2005 and 2006 when Minh’s family
used all assets and loans from the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(Agribank) to develop his farm. Minh mainly grew acacia and eucalyptus on 50
hectares. He harvested the first crop of acacia and eucalyptus in 2012 and
planned to harvest the second crop in the next two years.
Making use of the grass on the forest, Minh
invested in raising a large number of cattle and building a strong breeding
facility to protect buffalos and cows from cold weather. Since 2013, he has
maintained raising 50-60 heads. Now he counts 36 cows and 18 buffalos.
He accumulated money from selling calves
annually and borrowed more capital to expand production and business.
Primarily, he selected affordable crops that are easy to grow and take care of,
then provided more services. Afterwards, he bought land to grow lemongrass and
galangal on 1.5 hectares and grew 200 grapefruits in his orchard, which brings
economic efficiency. He also bought a truck, three excavators and bulldozers to
serve his family work and helps neighbours with production.
His farm brings him annual revenue of over 1
billion VND, excluding the production cost. With a yearly profit of over 300
million VND, Minh plans to develop production in the near future by raising
about 10,000 chickens.
With the outstanding achievements, Minh has won
the title of excellent farmer-entrepreneur for five consecutive years. In 2017,
the provincial farmer association proposed the Central Committee of Vietnam
Farmer’s Union recognise Minh as an excellent farmer./.
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.
