(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.
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.