(HBO) - Unlike previous years, in the spring crop of 2023, the family of Bui Thi
Phuc in Mo hamlet, Kim Lap commune, Kim Boi district has bravely switched to
planting the new Thien uu 8 rice variety on a site of over 2,800sq.m. Right from
the beginning of the crop, Phuc's family was provided with the rice variety and
guided through each stage of sowing, planting and caring by staff from the
Vietnam National Seed Group (Vinaseed). With a growth period of 125 - 130 days,
disease resistance, and a yield of over 7 tonnes per ha, the family earned over 32.7
million VND (1,420 USD) per ha after deducting production costs.
Residents of Mo hamlet, Kim Lap commune, Kim Boi district visit a new Thien uu 8 rice variety planting model
In the Mo Khoac area, Bo township, the Agricultural Service Centre of Kim Boi district partnered with the Thai Binh Seed Corporation to establish a demonstration model featuring four new-generation rice varieties with high yield and quality. The practical planting process showed that all four rice varieties exhibit excellent pest and disease resistance, wide adaptability, robust tillering, tolerance to dense planting, and produce high-quality, fragrant rice with a tender texture. Notably, all of them yield high economic returns. The lowest yield was above 6.2 tonnes per ha while the highest reaches nearly 7.7 tonnes per ha. The highest economic efficiency reached over 41 million VND per ha.
Recently, Kim Boi district has been actively experimenting and putting high-yield,
high-quality new rice varieties into production. This has led to the formation of key rice cultivation areas, contributing to "opening the way" out of poverty for farmers. Annually, the district collaborates with two major enterprises, Thai Binh Seed Corporation and Vinaseed, to select 5 - 6 new rice varieties for testing on plots exceeding 2 hectares per variety. Nguyen Thi Hoa, Director of the Kim Boi Agricultural Service Centre, affirmed that the centre proactively works with reputable large rice seed producers each year to pilot new rice varieties. In addition to seeking high-yield, high-quality rice
varieties for mass production, they consistently support the local residents by providing them with rice seeds, material costs, fertilisers, and training to improve farming techniques.
At present, with a total planting area of over 3,100ha for the summer-autumn crop and more than 2,400ha for the spring crop, the search for and production of new rice varieties to "open the way" for the Muong Dong residents to escape poverty is indeed essential.
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.
