(HBO) - On November 17th, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference to promote trade and collaborate about consuming outstanding agricultural, forest and aquatic products of the province. Leaders of Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development attended the conference.
The conference is a part of the trade promotion plans for agricultural, forest and aquatic products which are guaranteed and have outstanding quality from Hoa Binh province towards Ha Noi market. This is determined as a big market with the population of nearly 10 million people and high consumption demand. Meanwhile, the quantity and proportion of Hoa Binh products consumed in this market is quite limited. Up to now, there are only some products, such as purple sugar canes, oranges, hill chicken, local pigs, rock mountain goats, lake fish, but the consumption is quite low and found in small markets or supermarkets. They are not traded in the exchange or large supermarkets. According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, it is estimated that over 80% of agricultural products are consumed in the local provincial market, as small traders buy directly from producers at negotiated prices, the contractual rates or pepper commitments of the products are very low, the legality is not high and easy to be broken.
The representatives of Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Hoa Binh Department of Agriculture and Rural Development witnessing the signing ceremony of trade cooperation agreement of enterprises and cooperatives participated in the conference.
The delegates visiting the pavilion introducing organic vegetables of Quyet Chien Safe Vegetables Cooperative (Tan Lac).
Through discussions, the leaders of Hoa Binh Department of Agriculture and Rural Development suggested: Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the connector is Ha Noi Quality Management Department of agricultural, forest and aquatic products continues to introduce and promote the consumption of Hoa Binh outstanding products to the enterprises and investors in Ha Noi; at the same time, the provincial producers and traders should be supported to participate in the trade fairs and exhibitions in Ha Noi, propaganda the products via mass media of the city, introduce Ha Noi investors with Hoa Binh production and business firms to seek for cooperative opportunities. The leaders of Ha Noi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development agreed with this suggestion and affirmed that Hoa Binh has a lot of local special food that Ha Noi consumers are really fond of. Therefore, in the coming time, two provinces will strengthen the activities of trade promotion, create the favorable environment to connect the producers with distributors and ensure to supply safe and high quality products to the markets.
In the framework of the conference, the enterprises and cooperatives signed 10 cooperation agreements of supplying and consuming products of Cao Phong oranges, Muong Dong oranges, Tan Lac red pomelos, Quyet Chien chayotes, local pork, Da river fish and shrimps which will be produced under VietGAP standards.
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.
