Representatives from Hoa Binh province’s Sub-Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection on February 22 held a working session with the Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development of Yen Thuy district, and Dai Dong Agricultural Cooperative in Ngoc Luong commune.
Representatives from the provincial Sub-Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection make a field trip to a pomelo orchard of Dai Dong Agricultural Cooperative, and inspect its compliance with regulations regarding growing area codes.
In 2022, 52 farms joined the province’s pomelo production - export chain with 98.25 hectares and five growing area codes granted. Last year, the number of participating farms rose to 201, along with 11 cooperatives and collaborative groups, with 269.08 hectares and 24 growing area codes approved. Seven production facilities have received the GlobalGAP certificate so far, covering 145.5 hectares.
The provincial agricultural sector strives to raise the output of pomelo eligible for export to at least 300 tonnes for the 2024-2025 crop, and maintain the coded growing areas and seek at least two other codes. Besides, at least one packaging facility is expected to be eligible to enter the EU market.
At the meeting with the district Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development and Dai Dong Agricultural Cooperative, the delegation pointed to achievements as well as obstacles to production, business, market connectivity and product promotion.
They also touched upon production and business plans in the years to come, and how to raise product values, meeting stringent standards, thus ensuring sustainable agricultural export.
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.