(HBO) – Building agricultural production models connected in chains is considered a new way to help farmers sustainably improve their products’ value. To restructure local agriculture towards higher added value and sustainable development, Lac Thuy district has issued many mechanisms and policies to encourage production chains with contracts between businesses and farmers, cooperative groups and cooperatives.
A chili farming model in An Lac commune (Lac Thuy district) generates
about 180 million VND (over 7,700 USD) per ha in revenue.
To carry out a value chain connectivity project
under the national target programme on new-style rural area building, Lac Thuy
district implemented three projects with total investment of 1.5 billion VND
(nearly 64,500 USD) in 2017. These value chains linked farmers with businesses
through cooperatives and cooperative groups. Accordingly, companies were in
charge of providing seeds, instructing intensive cultivation techniques and
purchasing products.
The district held 10 meetings to train member
farmers in farming techniques and supported them with materials for cultivating
15.8ha of chili plants and 13ha of vegetables. It also provided 8,000 head of
small livestock and 20 tonnes of animal food. Two trips were also organised to
help farmers learn about chili production and processing experience in Hung Yen
and Hai Duong provinces.
Chili, pumpkin and vegetables farmed in these
value chains have been purchased by the Mien Bac Green Agriculture JSC, the
Vietnam Chili Co. Ltd and the safe food agricultural cooperatives of Lac Thuy
district. They generated 6 million VND (258 USD) per sao (360 sq.m) or 180
million VND per ha.
Economic benefits from these farm produce have
proved to be higher than from other crops. Meanwhile, chicken farming under
value chains has also brought about considerable profit and won the trust of
businesses and consumers, thus creating stable and concentrated production
areas.
These projects have helped improve income and
create jobs for local farmers while ensuring stable sales of their products and
protecting the environment.
Agricultural production in value chains is a
sustainable way to promote production effectiveness and farmers’ income. It
ensures that parties in value chains share interests and responsibility, supply
meets demand, and product origin is traceable./.
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.
