(HBO) - Macadamia trees have been grown in Hoa Binh province since 2003. To date, the province has cultivated more than 216 ha, including 14.8 ha for harvest. The rest is in the planning phase, located in the districts of Lac Thuy, Cao Phong and Lac Son.
Turning macadamia into a plant which rakes in high economic
value remains a challenge to growers, firms and local leaders.
Macadamia
nuts have high value in the global market, which are expected to help farmers
in Hoa Binh raise their income in the future. Photo taken at a symposium
assessing the situation and potential for the development of the tree in the
province.
Lac Thuy district is home to a total macadamia cultivation area of nearly 160
ha, which is viewed as the best location for growing the plant at the moment.
Trees grown in the Dong Tam resort complex in Dai Dong village, Dong Tam
commune owned by the TH Group have borne fruits for two years, with better
quality through the years.
After inspections on the development of macadamia cultivation,
the provincial People’s Committee said that the trees show resilience to pests
and diseases. At present, newly-planted macadamia trees are growing well, some
of them have produced fruits.
Meanwhile, the yield of trees that were grown for a while
remains unstable as they produce blossoms but have a low rate of fruits.
Therefore, technical solutions are required to improve the percentage.
In addition, firms and production households must consider thoroughly as high
investment will be needed to apply appropriate farming techniques.
Vice Chairman of the Hoa Binh People’s Committee Dinh Cong Su said that the
province and the Vietnam Administration of Forestry have asked the Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development to propose the Government amend and
supplement mechanisms and policies which support growers in the first phase of
cultivation, taxes, technologies and capital.
The People’s Committees of districts having macadamia farming must keep a close
watch on land use, prevent impulsive cultivation as well as be flexible in the
application of policies supporting stakeholders, and arrange training on
farming techniques for local people, among others./.
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.
