The northern midland province of Phu Tho has undertaken measures to effectively and sustainably utilise its 297,000 hectares of agricultural land to facilitate the development of the agricultural sector.
Phu Tho province's Doan Hung district focuses on growing grapefruit. (Photo: baophutho.vn)
Phu Tho (VNA) - The northern midland province of Phu Tho has undertaken 🍨measures to effectively and sustainably utilise its 297,000 hectares of agricultural land to faci👍litate the development of the agricultural sector.
The province has built the land use planning for the 2021 - 2030 period and annual land use plans of localities, with priority given to the zoning of land funds to serve the development of high-quality rice for national food security and to meet the requirements for socio-economic development in the province.
Phu Tho has also clearly defined key products to be developed further for each region, widely applied scientific and technological advances, and effectively implemented programmes, plans and policies in support of agricultural production.
In addition to key crops such as rice, tea, grapefruit and forestry trees that bring high economic value, localities have also exploited regional specific varieties to serve economic development, and piloted new varieties suitable for local soil.
Tea production brings about economic efficiency for local people in Ha Hoa district. (Photo: baophutho.vn)
The province has also paid a lot of attention to protecting and increasing soil fertility, thus contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector, as well as the province's socio-economic development.
In the 2021 – 2023 period, the growth rate of the local agriculture, forestry and fishery sector was stable, at 3.28%.
Phu Tho now has 139 recognised OCOP (one commune one product) products, an increase of 396% compared to the figure in 2020 and reaching 61% of the target set for 2025. The value of OCOP products in 2022 hit 355.8 billion VND (14.6 million USD). The OCOP programme has created stable jobs for over 4,000 labourers with an income of 4-7 million VND per person per month./.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho always rolls out red carpet, and commits to creating favourable conditions for Japanese enterprises who want to expand their investment in the locality, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Minh Chau has said.
Currently, the district boasts eight tourism and entertainment resorts that are operating effectively such as Green Pearl Island Tourist Area, Vuon Vua Resort & Villas, Bamboo Resort and Tre Nguon Resort.
In implementing the Resolution of the 19th provincial Party Congress (2020-2025 tenure), the northern mountainous province of Phu Tho has achieved significant outcomes in all fields, fulfilling or exceeding many targets and maintaining its position among leading provinces in northern midlands and mountainous region.
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The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Phu Tho province's Doan Hung district focuses on growing grapefruit. (Photo: baophutho.vn)
Tea production brings about economic efficiency for local people in Ha Hoa district. (Photo: baophutho.vn)
