(HBO) - Blessed with favourable natural conditions of the lake area, the caged fish specialty of Hoa Binh province has been known wide and far by many consumers.
Along with increasing the number of cages, attention
has been paid to strictly controlling food safety quality, the factor that
determines the sale of product.
The linkage between production and sale of products of fish raised in cages in Da
river in line with the value chain was built by the locality in 2017. The model
continues to prove effective, creating an open direction for businesses and
locals to participate in the production and trading of local cage-fish, thus
reaching a larger market.
The Da river caged fish chain meeting VietGAP standard
produced by the Hai Dang Seafood Co., Ltd in Cao Phong district and Hoa Binh City is
favoured by Hanoi consumers.
Hanoi'
customers now prefer dishes processed from Da River specialties when they visit
more than 30 restaurants which join the clean food chain provided by the Hai
Dang Seafood Co., Ltd. The volume of fish supplied by the company to the market
has been increasing thanks to its prestige and its products meeting VietGAP
standards.
Notably,
connection programmes for sales have been conducted regularly by the provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Da river fish products
were introduced and registered to participate in the safe meal programme in Hanoi and the trade promotion
conference in Son La province.
Especially, at "Da river fish week in 2018” to introduce and promote clean
fish specialty in Hanoi, more than 1 tonne of Da river fish belonging to the
value chain was sold.
With key products made from traditional fish species such as black, yellow and
dotted hemibagrus, cranoglanis,
sturgeon, carp, black pike, and tilapia, Hoa Binh has two units and 10
households joining the value chain with a total of over 300 fish cages, supplying
over 800 tonnes of products per year.
Da Bac district has Hien
Luong agro-forestry business and production service cooperative and 10
households participating in the chain, with 93 fish cages, turning out over 300
tonnes of products per year.
Currently,
in addition to supplying safe fish products to the Hoa Binh market, a system of
shops to introduce and supply safe cage fish in Da river was formed in Hanoi.
Hoa
Binh’s fish products were certified to meet standards on food safety and
origin. This helps the caged fish value chain in Da river have stable market,
with the selling price always 20-30 percent higher than that of same product in
the market./.
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.
