(HBO) – An agricultural fair and exhibition of products under the "One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme of the northern midland and mountainous region recently took place at the fair and exhibition centre of Hoa Binh province in Hoa Binh city. Localities, enterprises, cooperatives, and production and business households displayed their best products at the event.
High-quality fruits of Cao Phong district’s orange farming zone have been popularised at the 2022 agricultural fair and OCOP product exhibition of northern midland and mountainous region.
Citrus fruits, including orange, tangerine, and pomelo, were among the outstanding products on display. This time of the year coincides with the citrus fruit harvesting season in Hoa Binh province. The Cao Phong orange, Lac Thuy orange, Tan Lac red-flesh pomelo, or citrus fruits in the Muong Dong areas have gained a foothold in the market, becoming a milestone of the local agricultural sector. Statistics show that the province is currently home to more than 9,600ha of citrus trees, including over 7,400ha for commercial production.
Aside from citrus fruits, a large number of local OCOP products were also showcased at the fair, including viba banana, "ca gai leo” (Solanum trilobatum) tea sachets, Luong Son organic vegetables, Da Bac corn spirit, roasted sacha inchi, Phu Cuong Song Da banana, Chien Tho vermicelli, and Lac Thuy chicken.
The fair also featured processed food, plant seedlings, animal breeds, agricultural machinery, consumer goods, and delicacies of different localities.
Do Duc Truong, Director of the Hoa Binh provincial Agricultural Extension Centre, said the 2022 agricultural fair and OCOP product exhibition of the northern midland and mountainous region advertised farm produce and OCOP products of Hoa Binh and other provinces in the region.
It also looked to create chances for promoting investment in agricultural products and projects; connecting regional localities in agricultural and rural development; boosting partnerships among enterprises, farms, production and commercial establishments in agro-forestry-fishery product sale and processing; and attracting localities, production establishments, and economic organisations’ attention to the development and advertisement of OCOP products, thereby helping implement the "Vietnamese people prioritise Vietnamese goods” programme and meeting local consumer demand, he added./.
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.
