Orange growers in Cao Phong district of Hoa Binh province have enjoyed a good harvest and good prices of the fruit this year.
Photo: Phan Van Tam, a farmer in Cao Phong town of Cao Phong
district in his orange orchard.
Phan Van Tam, a farmer in Cam Phong town of Cao Phong district said that he
started growing orange when he retired in 2017. This year, he harvests about 15 tonnes of orange from his 4,000 sq.m orchard.
Each kilo is sold at 18,000 VND to 20,000 VND (0.7-0.8 USD).
Tam said that he can earn about 300 million VND, with a net
profit around 200 million VND. This year, he and many other local orange
growers are very optimistic because of a good harvest and good prices.
Bui Van Dan, head of the district’s Division of Agriculture and Rural
Development, said that in the 2024-2025 season, the district has more
than 971 ha of citrus trees, including 715.21 ha of oranges with a projected
yield of 302 quintals per ha and an estimated output of 20,348 tonnes; 9.62 ha
of tangerines with a projected yield of 202 quintals per ha and an estimated
output of 194.32 tonnes; 27.9 ha of lemons with a projected yield of 44.6
quintals per ha and an estimated output of 70.9 tonnes; and 218.82 ha of grapefruits
with a projected yield of 169 quintals per ha and an estimated output of 3,698
tonnes.
With the potential for citrus trees farming, particularly
oranges, Cao Phong district has implemented various strategies to support local
farmers.
Orange farming has proven to be a significant economic driver for Cao Phong
district. Cao Phong orange was the first agricultural product in Hoa Binh
province to be officially recognised and protected under a legal framework for
geographical indications in 2014.
In 2016, the International Intellectual Property Institute
awarded Cao Phong orange the title of one of the "Top 10 Famous
Brands." This recognition highlighted the brand's quality and reputation
in the marketplace, reinforcing its status as a notable agricultural product.
Cao Phong oranges are now available in major supermarkets nationwide like Big
C, Winmart, Metro, and BRG.
The district's orange output in several recent years has
exceeded 30,000 tonnes yearly, and each hectare of orange can generate 500 - 700
million VND. Many households have got rich thanks to orange farming.
The district is actively working to preserve and promote the Cao Phong orange
brand. As part of the project to rejuvenate citrus trees in the district for
the 2021-2025 period, with a vision towards 2030, the district has focused on
replanting orange trees and maintaining high-quality, VietGAP-certified
orchards. Models that combine orange cultivation with tourism have been
developed. The district has also paid more attention to applying scientific
techniques in processing, and diversifying orange products.
The district also boost communications to engage people in
preserving the Cao Phong orange brand.
Recently, the Standing Committee of Cao Phong District’s Youth Communist Union has actively directed the effective implementation of the models of collective economic development among youth, promoting the start-up movement among the youth, and helping each other develop the economy to get rich in their homeland.
Da Bac district leverages its abundant grazing lands and diverse food resources to develop goat farming as a key economic model. This initiative not only enhances incomes but also contributes to poverty alleviation and local socio-economic development.
The year-end is considered a "golden time" to stimulate trade and tourism. Various activities have been organised to seize positive market signals, enhance product branding, and drive socio-economic growth.
Hoa Binh Province currently has over 870
hectares of tea plantations, with six districts having concentrated tea
production areas that boast advantages in soil, climate, history, and
distinctive tea varieties: Yen Thuy, Lac Thuy, Da Bac, Mai Chau, Tan Lac, and
Luong Son.
Recently, Hoa Binh province has continued to review the planning of industrial parks up to 2030 and implemented procedures to prepare subdivision plans for industrial parks as per regulations.
Da Bac district leverages its abundant grazing lands and diverse food resources to develop goat farming as a key economic model. This initiative not only enhances incomes but also contributes to poverty alleviation and local socio-economic development.
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