(HBO) – After five years of implementing the "One Commune-One Product” (OCOP) programme, Hoa Binh has discovered a number of shortcomings in the work, including the modest production scale and popularisation activities.
Green Ichiba melon, a three-star OCOP product by
Truong Thinh High Technology Agriculture Investment JSC in Lac Thuy has met
GlobalGAP standards.
In reality, the production of a number of OCOP recognised products has not been
expanded, while the market demand is high.
According to the coordinating office for new-style rural area building of Hoa
Binh, each year, the majority of products registered for OCOP programme have
received low score due to small production scale and modest quality, and a lack
of safe production standards such as VietGAP or organic. The reason behind the
situation is low investment in production process, and farmers’ poor
understanding of the OCOP programme.
Hoang Van Tuan, deputy chief of the provincial coordinating office for
new-style rural area building said that in order to promote OCOP products’
trademark and head to export, it is necessary to mobilise the engagement of the
whole political system and the community by popularising the programme and
encouraging people to join the programme.
Meanwhile, it is necessary to increase trade promotion and conduct general
intellectual property protection for the whole programme, while guiding
producers of protected products to abide by relevant regulations, including
those in origin.
Tuan said that along with ensuring good quality and prices of their products,
the province should support farmers to sell their OCOP products in e-commerce
platforms such as Sendo, Voso, Postmart.vn, Shopee and Lazada.
Tuan also advised the province to focus on developing OCOP products in
association with promoting the locality’s major farm produce such as citrus
fruits and Da River’s fish./.
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.
