(HBO) – Developing concentrated livestock production and stepping up the application of high technology in animal husbandry are solutions for sustainable development. It is also a condition for the implementation of a scheme on developing export markets for key agricultural products of Hoa Binh province in the 2020 – 2025 period, with a vision to 2030.
Expanding large-scale concentrated production to gradually create livestock products for export. Photo taken in Thong Nhat ward (Hoa Binh city).
In a project on sustainable livestock development in Hoa Binh province in the 2020 – 2025 period, the province identifies promoting its advantages to raise some key species as an important goal. It will develop a variety of livestock species not only to meet the needs of domestic consumption, but also for export.
To achieve these goals, over the past years, the province has implemented many solutions, including reviewing and planning concentrated livestock farming; increasing the productivity, quality and added value with advantages of each locality associated with restructuring the agricultural sector and husbandry planning and new-style rural building planning of the province.
Hoa Binh has also promoted the application of science and technology in livestock breeding, encouraged enterprises to invest in animal husbandry, and built regions and establishments which can ensure disease safety and veterinary hygiene.
Lac Thuy is one of the province’s localities boasting a thriving animal husbandry with many outstanding products. According to a report of the district People's Committee, in order to develop livestock production towards export, the district has focused on large-scale and concentrated farming, promoted product sale linkages, and provided support in terms of science and technology. Goat farming is receiving more attention because of its high economic value and suitable development conditions. The district is also raising over 12,600 honey bee colonies, and developing the herds of dairy and beef cows, with seven farms and 400 heads./.
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.
