(HBO) - According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in order to form a concentrated production area, the People's Committee of the province has reviewed, adjusted and supplemented the Plan for the citrus development to 12,145 ha by 2020 with the orientation of 17,531 ha to 2025, in which 70% of citrus production area of the planned area have ensured the safety standards. Most of the areas are produced and certified to meet VietGAP standards.
The planning areas have met the conditions for the production
of the safe vegetable. Thereby, by 2020, there will have 9,128.5 hectares of
concentrated vegetable production land in the whole province, in which 5,299.5
hectares are eligible for production of the safe vegetables, which have been
studied on soil and water.
By the end of May, 2019, the production organizations and
individuals in the whole province have been guided and supported to complete
the procedures for the certification of VietGAP food safety and organic
conditions for 41 facilities. The certified area of VietGAP food safety and
organic conditions has reached 1,312.6 ha.
In recent years, in parallel with scientific research,
transferring the scientific and technological advances in crop production has
been contributing to improving productivity, output and quality of the
products. The appropriate authorities have stepped up their understanding of
the market, the trade promotion for agricultural products, especially
developing the brand of the key products, maintaining the value of the citrus
products and vegetable.
Mr. Tran Van Tiep, the Director of Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development says from identifying the specific products with the
local advantages to invest in the development resources, the province has
formed the concentrated production areas such as planting oranges in Cao Phong,
Lac Thuy and Kim Boi dítricts; pomelo growing areas in Tan Lac, Yen Thuy and
Luong Son districts; chayote vegetables in Tan Lac, Mai Chau; Mai Chau Purple
Garlic; Luong Son organic vegetable and so on. And making the chain production
has contributed to improving the economic efficiency for farmers.
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.
