(HBO) – Hoa Binh province planted 799,990 scattered and fruit trees of all kinds and 5,845 ha of concentrated forests in the first nine months of 2022, meeting 102.2% of the yearly plan, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
During the period, localities exploited 5,384.88ha of
concentrated planted forest to harvest 440,413.54 m3 of timber and 19.021 m3 of
scattered wood. The amount of harvested fresh bamboo shoots and herbs,
meanwhile, reached 2,942.3 and 574.29 tonnes, respectively.
The province’s total earnings from forestry products was
estimated to exceed 644.19 billion VND (26.98 million USD).
In addition to forest planting and harvest, the provincial
forest protection force detected and handled 22 cases of violations of forestry
regulations and confiscated 35.28 m3 of timber and 660 kg of grinding wood
cutting boards. The force also contributed 314.25 million VND to the
budget./.
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.
