(HBO) – Hoa Binh farm produce trademark has become popular in recent years. It is the result of concerted efforts, including biotechnological application in agriculture.
Da River fish joint
stock company is conducting research on specialty fish in Hoa Binh lake.
Further attention has been paid to the research and
application of biotechnology in producing plant and animal protection
probiotics. A number of probiotics and plant protection biomedicines have been
produced, making active contributions to fighting epidemics, preventing and
improving the health of producers and consumers. Several probiotics and
biological measures have been used widely such as E.M probiotics used for the
treatment of agricultural by-products such as straw, grass, corn and peanut stalks
to turn them into micro organic fertilisers, integrated pest management that
helps reduce pesticide residues and environment pollution.
The most outstanding result of biotechnology application in
agriculture is the renewal of crop and livestock structure that help improve
added value, cut workforce and enhance productivity.
Statistics by the provincial agriculture and rural
development sector showed that the total rice cultivation area that was switched
to other crops reached 7,524ha, up 2.5-fold from 2015. The area of renovated farms
neared 7,900ha, marking a 31-fold increase from 2015. The converted areas have
become concentrated production zones yielding high value with major crops such
as orange, sugarcane, chayote, zucchini and watermelon. High-quality
crossbreeds were put into production in large number such as blue beam, black
carp, among others.
Thanks to biotechnological application, the province has
developed several areas holding competitiveness such as Cao Phong orange and
mandarin, chayote vegetable, Tan Lac green-skinned pomelo, Luong Son zucchini
and Kim Boi longan. The province has so far had one geographical indication,
seven certified trademarks and 13 certified collective trademarks./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a groundbreaking ceremony for an electronic printed circuit board (PCB) factory at Da River Left Bank Industrial Park in Hoa Binh province on April 13. The electronic PCB factory is invested by Japan's Meiko Group at a total cost of 200 million USD.
In the first quarter of 2024, the credit institutions in the province have actively deployed the legal documents of the State and the State Bank relating to currency, credit and interest rates. At the same time, they have promoted the capital mobilization, focusing on the solutions to expand the credit investment along with strengthening the credit quality management, lending to priority programs to promptly meet the capital needs for export - business and consumer demand during Tet in 2024.
Outside the key economic region of Hoa Binh, yet Lac Son district has utilised its potential and strengths regarding labour, land, and transportation connectivity to attract investment to the locality, contributing to promoting socio-economic development.
In a move to expedite the execution and disbursement of the 2024 capital plan for ODA projects, aiming for a disbursement rate of over 90% of the allocated funding, the Hoa Binh People's Committee issued Document No. 483/UBND-KTN on April 3, 2024, regarding such efforts.
Nguyen Van Thap from Kim Duc hamlet, Vinh Tien commune, Kim Boi district, has built the brand of Hoa Qua Son for local fruits. His efforts have brought about income for his family and generated job opportunities for locals, helping hundreds of households escape from poverty.
The Hoa Binh administration was entrusted by the Prime Minister with a budget of 3.43 trillion VND (142.91 million USD) for investment in 2024. The provincial People's Council approved nearly 3.76 trillion VND, which has been meticulously allocated to projects, achieving 100% of the assigned capital plan.