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.

OCOP products by Yen Tri Agricultural Cooperative are promoted at the 2nd Da River Fish and Shrimp Festival held in November 2024.

Chairman of the Yen Tri Commune People's Committee Bui Phi Diep said that the economic value of medicinal plants is tenfold higher than traditional crops like potatoes and cassava. So, local farmers have prioritised the cultivation and expansion of medicinal herbs in recent years.

Currently, approximately 15 ha of previously unproductive land have been converted for medicinal herb cultivation, involving over 140 households. This includes 6 ha of black licorice, 1 ha of "da cam” (Herba Hedyotis capitellata), and 8 ha of other herbs. The annual yields reach over 450 tonnes, equivalent to 121 tonnes of finished products.

In addition to favourable climate and soil conditions, Yen Tri has a strong network of traditional herbalists, numbering around 50, including a nationally recognised herbalist. These practitioners preserve and promote many traditional remedies, particularly for liver, joint, kidney, and digestive ailments. The long-standing experience of Yen Tri residents in cultivating and caring for medicinal plants creates favourable conditions for sustainable development of both raw material zones and OCOP herbal products.

The commune currently boasts two 3-star OCOP herbal products - black licorice and "da cam” extract, produced by the Yen Tri Agricultural Cooperative. Utilising modern extraction technology to preserve medicinal properties, these OCOP products have earned the trust and high regard of consumers both locally and beyond.

Despite these achievements, the sustainable development of medicinal plants and OCOP products in Yen Tri faces challenges, including unstable product markets and a lack of robust supply chains. Additionally, post-harvest processing technology remains limited and unsynchronised.

Recently, the Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee has approved a project on piloting the development of OCOP herbal products linked to local raw material zones in Yen Tri commune, creating opportunities for sustainable growth for the locality.

The project outlines solutions to address existing issues, including enhancing infrastructure, irrigation systems, workforce training, modern technology transfer, and promoting trade and product marketing. Strengthening partnerships with businesses to ensure stable product outputs is also a priority.

The project also pointed out the need to explore new product lines from medicinal plants, such as instant powders, tea bags, herbal cakes, and herbal beverages.

The project is expected to support the expansion of 36 ha of raw material zones with crops like black licorice, "da cam”, "che vang" (Jasminum subtriplinerve), Jiaogulan, and 25 ha of buffer zones for growing "ca gai leo” (Solanum trilobatum) in the neighbouring communes of Da Phuc and Lac Luong.

This project will open promising prospects for developing OCOP herbal products in Yen Tri, ensuring sustainable growth and contributing to improving the living standards of the local people while promoting its socio-economic development.

 


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