(HBO) – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration the People’s Committee of Cao Phong district held a conference on October 7 to design a plan to organise a trade fair and exhibition on products of the One Commune-One Product (OCOP) Programme in the northern mountainous region and the Cao PhongOrange Week 2020.
The conference drew leaders of the Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development and sub-department, Cao Phong district People’s
Committee, and relevant offices and agencies.
Tan Lai villagers in
Dong Lai commune of Tan Lac district prepare red-flesh pomelo to introduce at
the event.
The fair-exhibition and Cao Phong Orange Week aims to popularise
and promote agricultural products in general and citrus products of Hoa Binh,
as well as OCOP products and high-quality agro-forestry-fisheries products of
Vietnam to domestic and foreign markets.
The event is expected to support the implementation of a
programme to develop citrus plants and OCOP programme in northern localities.
It also creates a chance for localities to meet for economic
exchange, trade and investment promotion and seek opportunities to strengthen
regional connections in agricultural development.
The event is slated for November 6-11 at the Cao Phong
district cultural centre in Cao Phong town. It expects the participation of
representatives ofdistricts, city and enterprises as well as co-operativesof
the province and regional localities.
Products to be introduced at the event include major farm
produce of the localities and OCOP products, citrus products, processed food,
agricultural equipment, and handicrafts.
The fair will have 200 booths, including 68 for product
exhibition and sale, 110 for general trade, 20 food courts,and two for the organisation board and security force./.
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.