(HBO) - Hoa Binh Lake is large, clean, and rich in resources that make it highly suitable for the development of raising fish in cages. In recent year, Hoa Binh City and the four districts of Cao Ohong, Da Bac, Tan Lac, and Mai Chau have paid attention to investment in cage fish farming projects. A number of communes in the Hoa Binh Lake area have seen the practice booming; they include Thung Nai (Cao Phong), Ngoi Hoa (Tan Lac), Hien Luong, Tien Phong, Vay Nua (Da Bac), Phuc San, and Ba Khan (Mai Chau).
Residents of Hien Luong commune invest in cage fish farming on the
lake.
The standing board of the Party Committee of Hoa Binh
province issued Resolution 12-NQ-TU on June 13, 2014 on the development of cage
fish farming on the lake area for 2014 – 2020. The document set the goals of
developing 3,500 fish cages that produce 5,600 tonnes of fish and create
livelihoods for 2,800 people by 2020. It also aimed at forming production models
linking firms with farmers and cooperatives, thus creating concentrated
production areas and effective aquaculture production chains.
The province is home to 35 businesses, cooperatives and family-based
farms engaging in large-scale intensive farming of fish in cages. Among them,
two firms have invested in over 200 modern fish cages, resulting in high
productivity and quality products. Most of the cages used in the practice are
now made of iron instead of bamboo with the standard volume of 70 – 100 m3
each. Meanwhile, almost all participating households have met technical
specifications and followed safety regulations. Seven enterprises have signed
cooperation contracts with local farmers to raise VietGap-standard fish in
cages. Businesses also commit to buy all fish from farmers.
In addition, Hoa Binh has successfully built a chain of safe
fish products from cage farming on Da River. The province now has 4,250 fish
cages, up 1,933 cages from 2015 and surpassing Resolution 12’s goal set for
2020 by 750 cages. Under the resolution’s policy, 2,602 cages or 56.9 percent
of the total has received support./.
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.
