(HBO) – Following the bumper harvest of the 2019 spring crop, localities in Hoa Binh province have promptly prepared necessary conditions to begin the summer-autumn crop plan. By now, farming progress is being stepped up with a determination to plant almost all the major crops in July as scheduled.
Thanks to favorable
water supply, farmers in Truong Yen hamlet, Yen Mong commune, Hoa Binh city, transplant
the remaining rice area of the season.
July is a proper time
as suggested by the provincial agriculture sector to begin this year’s rice crop.
As planned, the province will cultivate nearly 22,500ha of rice with an average
productivity of 5.100 tonnes per ha for the total output of 115,000 tonnes. Early
rice crop will account for nearly 15 – 20 percent of the total with major
varieties such as Thien uu 8, Nhi uu 838, MDDI, VS1, TH1, TH3-3, TH3-4, TBR225,
TBR36, TBR45, and Kim Cuong 111. Major crops will make up about 80 – 85 percent
with varieties of MD1, Thien uu 8, DDS1, TH3-3, TH3-4, Q5, Dai Duong 2, Phuc
Thai 168. Sowing began from June 10 – July 5, the first stage with seeds for
10-12 days, and the second for 12-15 days. The transplantation period will be
from July 10-20.
According to the provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, summer-autumn vegetable crops
are being grown to ensure the best harvest. As planned, the province will sow
nearly 13,400ha of maize, 1,700ha of sweet potato, 1,400ha of peanut, 4,300ha
of fruits and vegetables, over 1,000ha of spice, herbal and annual plants,
towards about 45,000ha each year.
In order to fulfill the
plan, the department urged the People’s Committees of districts and city to direct
production, devise specific plans in localities to ensure sufficient supply and
quality of varieties, fertiliser and agricultural materials for production. The
best season for maize is between June 5 and July 15 so that it is grown in many
areas, towards basically achieving cultivation area target in late August at
the latest.
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.
