(HBO) – Lac Thuy district in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh aims to have from 150 – 200 hectares of safe vegetables by 2020, with more than half of the products to be sold outside the province. To that end, the province has implemented the planning on centralised production areas, built mechanised application models and applied VietGAP standards in communes, especially those with big areas of crops.
The Lac Long safe
vegetable cooperative is one of the largest waxy pumpkin production areas in
Lac Thuy district.
Currently, Lac Thuy has over 4.5 hectares of safe vegetables, mostly in Lac
Long and Dong Tam communes. After more than two years of implementation of the
project on restructuring the agricultural sector towards higher added value and
sustainable development in Lac Thuy district during 2016-2020, local people’s
lives have been ensured. Many models of safe vegetable production models have each
generated more than 100 million VND annually, contributing to raising income
and generating jobs for local people.
The district mainly cultivates high-value industrial plants like waxy pumpkin,
pumpkin and chili. The total area of chili in the district exceeds 12 hectares,
mainly in Dong Tam, Chi Ne and Khoan Du communes with a cumulative area
amounting to 5 hectares.
To ensure product consumption for local farmers, Lac Thuy signed a contract
with Vietnam Chili Ltd., Co. which buys all products of local farmers with a
price of 5,500 VND per kg. The company even purchases the products with a price
equivalent to 80 percent of market price in case of price changes.
Apart from chili, Lac Thuy has also expanded production on waxy pumpkin and
pumpkin. The district now has 10.5 hectares of pumpkin in Lac Long and Hung Thi
communes. This year, round pumpkins were
sold to Truong Son JSC at a price of 3,500 VND per kg. /.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
