(HBO) – Tan Lac district is making the first steps in carrying out the "One Commune One Product” (OCOP) programme, which is considered a solution to optimize local potential and advantages, thus boosting the development of rural economy and contributing to completing new-style rural area building target.
The OCOP programme is designed to develop the production of
local agricultural products and advantageous services to improve livelihoods of
the residents.
In 2019, Tan Lac district has selected three OCOP products, which are VietGAP-grown
Giang Loc-branded red-flesh pomelo of Tan Lac cooperative in Muong Khen town, Tan
Lac Son "giao co lam” tea of Tan Lac Son cooperative in Thanh Hoi commune’s
Quyet Chien hamlet, and VietGAP-planted chayote of Quyet Chien safe vegetable
cooperative.
The Giang Loc red-fleshed pomelo is currently planted on 30
ha of land, with an output of 500,000 pomelos a year. Meanwhile, chayote is
cultivated under VietGAP standards using no chemicals, with an annual output of
1,000 tonnes.
Giang Loc red-flesh grapefruit
grown by Tan Lac cooperative in Muong Khen town has won over consumers.
Brands have been already built for all of the products, which are packaged
by semi-automated technology. Besides, they have geographical indication and
have been registered for brand protection.
The OCOP programme has helped Tan Lac district optimise its potential and
advantages to branch out local agriculture towards commodity production scale.
This year, the district will continue support local cooperative in applying for
brand protection, advertising, investing in technology, processing and
packaging design./.
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.
