(HBO) – The northern province of Hoa Binh has advantages in agricultural production with various typical farm produce, which will make important contributions to rural economic development. At present, the One Commune, One Product (OCOP) programme is being carried out in the province, empowering agriculture, rural areas, and farmers.
Yen Mong commune, Hoa Binh city, is building brand for
its guava.
To implement effectively the OCOP programme, the
provincial People’s Committee has directed the provincial Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development to coordinate with the coordination office for
building new rural areas to develop a project implementing the programme in
2018-2020, with orientations to 2030.
The province aims to standardise at least 25
percent of agricultural products (about 50 products) and carry out the
programme in 10-15 villages. It also focuses on diversifying and processing
products according to value chains, and completing production organisation in
the direction of connecting production households with cooperatives and
enterprises.
The locality will reinforce about 50 economic
organisations and develop at least 10 others to join the OCOP programme. It
will also implement trade promotion and build a system of centers and stores
introducing OCOP products in areas with favourbale trade and tourism
conditions.
The province has examined all products to select
one-two key products in each district and one key product in each
commune.
According to Deputy Director of the provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Anh Quan, key products
could be existing or new ones, but competitive and commercial, bringing in high
economic efficiency. With proper investment, local products with competitive
edges could be developed more formally.
The OCOP programme focuses on developing forms
of community-oriented production with the voluntary participation of economic
organisations and people to tap the potential and advantages of the agriculture
and service sectors to create high-quality and competitive products,
contributing to the modernisation of agriculture and industrialisation of rural
areas.
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.
