(HBO) - Since the beginning of 2023, localities in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh have continued to invest in cage fish farming in large water areas while maintaining fish farming in ponds, lakes, fields and reservoirs.
Farmers in Hien Luong commune, Da Bac district, develop
cage fish farming
Currently, the province has 2,695 hectares of water surface
for fish farming and 4,900 fish cages. In the first two months of this year,
the province's fish output was estimated at 3,063 tonnes, of which 2,577 tonnes
from aquaculture.
Fishing activities in the province take place mainly on Da
river hydropower reservoir, large rivers, lakes, springs and dams with means of
exploitation including 1,470 boats of all kinds, 1,250 nets and 445 hooves.
The province’s fries output for the spring-autumn crop this
year is estimated at 31 million of all types.
The inspection and protection of aquatic
resources have been strengthened, helping to reduce the use of explosives,
electric pulses and poisons in order to promote and develop aquatic resources
in the locality./.
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.