(HBO) - Keeping up with the pace of development of science and technology, in recent years, farmers in Hoa Binh province have changed their thinking in farming and production.
Thanks to that, more households have created profitable production and business models; many groups of farmers have engaged in safe agricultural production and trade, thus forming value chains from production to consumption, applying advanced quality management processes, traceability, helping consumers identify and choose safe food.
A project of connecting production and consumption of cucumbers in Khoan Du commune (Lac Thuy) brings high economic efficiency.
Le Van Thach, Chairman of the provincial Farmers' Union said: Although there are changes for the better in the agricultural production practices of farmers, many farmers still continue with traditional production methods and do not join value chains. The linkages between farmers and businesses are not sustainable. Many contracts are broken, undermining the trust between farmers and businesses. Meanwhile, in the agricultural sector, demand for safe products meeting under VietGAP, GlobalGAP standards is increasing, requiring farmers to cooperate and associate to establish organizations to increase their capacity to meet market demand.
From 2020 till now, farmers’ unions at all levels have coordinated to organize over 280 training courses on VietGAP farming techniques for vegetable, citrus trees, and disease prevention for crops and livestock, benefiting over 124,600 union members. The provincial union has persuaded more than 103,400 member farmer households to sign commitments to ensure food hygiene and safety. The union also helped with the building of 32 agricultural production models applying advanced techniques. It coordinated with relevant agencies to hold four conferences informing regulations on hygiene and safety of agro-fishery-forestry products for 180 owners of establishments engaged in the production, processing and trading of those products.
The union also made recommendations to the authorities on policies on developing cooperation and linkages in the production and marketing of agricultural products, thus pushing the transfer from small-scale independent production by households to production and value chains. In the first six months of this year, farmers’ unions at all levels in the province have helped set up 91 cooperatives and craft production groups./.
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.
