(HBO) - Developing poultry farming in conformity with criteria of the "One Commune, One Product” programme in the northern mountainous region was the focus of an forum held in Hoa Binh province on December 4 by the National Agricultural Extension Centre and the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Farmers take part in
and give ideas at the event.
In 2020,
Vietnam has a total of 481 million of poultry, including 382 million of
chickens, or 79.5 percent.
By the end
of November, Hoa Binh had been home to 7.8 million poultry, which are mainly
local varieties of Lac Thuy and Lac Son districts.
For animal
husbandry, the OCOP programme helps promote specialties of each locality.
Locals and collectives are owners of brands and directly earn profits from
their products.
However,
the farming of specialty chicken varieties is primarily at households. They are
facing obstacles in terms of investment, technology, farming scale, production,
trade promotion and intellectual property registration.
At the same
time, the planning and development of specialty chicken varieties in keeping
with the OCOP programme in localities are lagging behind.
The forum
aimed to foster planning of farming areas and calling for the building of product
linkages; to develop poultry farms in a bid to add values to and diversify
products in line with the OCOP programme; and to re-organise production
activities and raise quality of products.
It also
offered chances for farmers to discuss with authorities, scientists and
businesses in an attempt to devise solutions to difficulties in poultry
farming, notably techniques to treat common diseases, application of scientific
and technological advances, and measures to meet OCOP criteria.
Through the
forum, firms, cooperatives and households were able to promote their products
on mass media platforms./.
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.
