(HBO) – Chapters of all levels of the Hoa Binh farmers’ association have been taking practical activities to promote safe practices in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products. Currently, hundreds of products supplied by the members are on sale at reasonable prices across the association’s system of safe farm produce stores.
At the Muong Pa clean food store in Mai Chau
township.
In 2020, Song Da, the first safe farm produce store of the
association, was established in Hoa Binh city’s Quynh Lan ward.
Nguyen Thu Trang from the city’s Huu Nghi ward said the
store has helped alleviate her anxiety for food safety whenever preparing meals
for her family thanks to its products with traceable and trustworthy origins.
Currently, Hoa Binh province has five stores of this kind in
Hoa Binh city and the districts of Kim Boi, Mai Chau, and Luong Son. These
food-safety-certificated locations are frequently inspected by competent
agencies, with its businesses involved trained on safe practices regarding
production, trademark and geographical indication registration, packaging, and
origin tracing.
In the first nine months of this year, via the system, more
than 25 tonnes of oranges, veggies, fruits, and fishes, among others, were
distributed.
Hoang Duc Bien, vice president of the association, said the
system has brought about "double" benefits to both customers and
producers as it serves as a bridge to bring safe farm produce to consumers.
He noted that this distribution channel has made a
consideraable contribution to forming the mindset of using and consuming
products of clear origin, high quality, which encourages producers to focus on
quality improvement serving their better competitiveness and protection of
public health.
To operate more safe food stores, the association has planned
to increase its communications campaigns to spread legal knowledge on the
matter; promote the operation of a farmer support centre; diversify products on
sale; and boost sci-tech application for higher quality./.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
