(HBO) - Hung Thi is one of the six difficult communes of Lac Thuy district, 90% of its population are Muong ethnic minority people. Their lives are still very difficult, and the economy is mainly dependent on forestation and livestock. Recognizing the economic benefits of lemongrass and its stable market consumption, the Committee and authorities of Hung Thi commune propagated and mobilized the local people to put lemongrass plants into growing on the land area of riverbank and hills. This makes the life of the farmers become quite well.
Lemongrass brings the income to the local
people of Tram village, Hung Thi commune
Talking to Mr. Pham Van Toan, the Head of
Tram village, we learn that: Up to now, the whole commune of Hung Thi has over
100 hectares of planting short hybrid lemongrass. This kind of plant is easy to
grow, easy to care, with nearly no disease; it can give high yield with the
time from planting to harvest of only 4.5 - 5 months. Two months later, another
crop can be collected. The harvesting period of lemongrass to be replanted is
after 3 years. On average, 1 hectare of lemongrass will be harvested for 5-7
crops, after deducting all the expenses, the farmers can earn the profit from
100-140 million VND / hectare.
For the people of Tram village, the village
9, the hamlet 8 and Mang village, at present, some house have about from some
perches to 1 hectare planting lemongrass, some other houses have up to 5 - 7
hectares. All products were collected by Mr. Pham Van Toan, the Head of Tram
village with prices ranging from 6,000 to 6,500 VND / kg, then they will be
sold to major wholesale markets in Hanoi and Vinh Phuc. According to Toan's
share, on average, he buys more than 2 tons of lemongrass roots every day. For
the months prior to Tet holiday, there are some days he collected dozens of
tons of lemongrass, but that amount didn’t meet the need of the market. In
addition to growing lemongrass in river banks, replacing the field bottom
planting vegetables before, lemongrass is also planted at the edge of the roads
or hill areas; it can be planted scattered in the fruit trees to help limit
weeds and increase the income for the local people.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on November 20 coordinated with Hai Dang Group Hoa Binh Seafood Company Limited to release 1.5 tonnes of fries into Hoa Binh Lake to regenerate aquatic resources, with a total value of 266 million VND (10,460 USD).
On the afternoon of November 16, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held a reception for a delegation from the Indian Embassy led by Ambassador Sandeep Arya. The delegation included the chairperson of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, embassy personnel, and Indian businesses operating in Vietnam. Accompanying Long at the meeting were leaders of the provincial People's Committee and representatives from various departments and sectors.
Hoa Binh province hosted the "Meet India 2024" conference on November 16, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic ties between Vietnam and India.
In recent times, with its core role in building and fostering great national unity, Cao Phong district's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee has actively carried out its responsibilities and front work, and closely collaborated with member organisations to encourage locals to implement the Party’s guidelines, and the State’s policies and laws. At the same time, it has worked to promote the dynamism, creativity, and contributions of officials, Party members, and local people to help the district develop further.
From a type of bulb used as a seasoning for daily meals, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and farmers, shallots have become a commercial crop in Yen Thuy district, contributing to promoting the transformation of crop structure in agricultural production, bringing higher incomes to locals.
