(HBO) – Following the successful exportation of fresh sugar cane to Japan in 2019, Hoa Binh province shipped 10 tonnes of the produce to Germany in early November despite the complex COVID-19 situation. This is viewed as an encouraging sign opening up a new development direction for local sugar cane in the time ahead.
The fresh sugar cane exported to Germany was purchased, processed, and packaged
by the Tien Ngan Investment and Trade Co. Ltd, based in Hoa Binh city.
The exported sugar cane, supplied by the Tung
Duong agro-forestry services cooperative in My Hoa commune (Tan Lac district),
has satisfied strict plant quarantine requirements. The successful shipment is
a considerable driving force for this cooperative, as well as many sugar cane
farmers in My Hoa commune as their produce has met high export standards.
Dinh Long Duong, Director of the Tung Duong cooperative,
said the commune has about 300 hectares of sugar cane, and that the export of
fresh sugar cane to foreign markets brings about great hope for the cooperative
and farmers.
The shipment to Japan, the US, and Germany
proved that the local sugar cane production process has been increasingly
improved to meet strict requirements of foreign markets. To better product
quality and promote exportation, Hoa Binh province has expanded the area of
sugar cane farmed using tissue culture, which has resulted in higher
productivity and quality.
The province is currently home to about 6,800
hectares of sugar cane, mostly in the districts of Cao Phong, Tan Lac, Lac Son,
Kim Boi, Yen Thuy, and Da Bac. The cultivation generated an average of 200
million - 250 million VND (8,700 - 10,900 USD) per hectare in income and 100
million - 140 million VND per hectare in profit, according to the provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Hoa Binh is set to export 44 tonnes of sugar
cane to the UK and Germany in the time ahead.
Nguyen Hong Yen, head of the department’s
division for crop production and plant protection, said the exportation of
fresh sugar cane to some major markets will give a boost to other potential
agricultural products of Hoa Binh. It will also help attract domestic and
foreign investment to the production and processing of sugar cane and other
farm produce, thereby enhancing investors and consumers’ trust in the sugar
cane of Hoa Binh./.
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.
