“OCOP” Star brightens rural economy

BHG - Tan Quang Commune (Bac Quang) is persistently implementing the “One Commune One Product” (OCOP) programme, intending to increase the value of local agricultural products associated with sustainable development. With advantages in soil and climate, the commune develops key crops such as rice, corn and more than 2.5 hectares of precious medicinal plants. This is an important resource to increase production value and promote the rural economy.

OCOP products of Nhat Minh Cooperative are displayed at the booth, introducing and selling typical products of the province.

By the end of 2024, Bac Quang District will have 60 OCOP products with 3-4 stars, of which Tan Quang has 3 products with 3-star standards: Thuan Mai Papaya Leaf Tea, ornamental peach trees, and Tuu Vuong wine. These products reflect a positive change in agricultural production thinking, towards commodities and sustainability.

A typical example is Nhat Minh Cooperative, with Dinh Thi Thu as Director. Taking advantage of traditional medicine, she and the members of the Cooperative have researched and produced Thuan Mai Papaya Leaf Tea - a 3-star OCOP product, currently in the process of upgrading. Thanks to modern drying and roasting technology combined with local ingredients, the product retains its natural flavour, ensures food hygiene and safety and is widely consumed through traditional channels and e-commerce. The Cooperative also produces Soapberry shampoo in filter bags, creating stable jobs for 4 workers with an income of about 7 million VND/person/month. Annual revenue reaches more than 2 billion VND.

Another model is the production household of Vuong Chi Chi (Chinese ethnic group) with the product Tuu Vuong wine. The wine is brewed from local brown rice, fermented with traditional leaf yeast, carefully preserved, and combined with a modern machinery system to improve quality and ensure safety. On average, he supplies more than 20,000 litres of wine each year, bringing in billions of VND in revenue, while contributing to the consumption of agricultural products, creating jobs and developing the community.

Tan Quang Commune is actively coordinating with agencies to support OCOP entities in perfecting designs, building brands, tracing origins, promoting trade, and aiming to upgrade products, especially Papaya Leaf Tea, to 4 stars.

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