ĐBP - Pig farming remains one of the most important sectors of agriculture in Điện Biên province. With a total pig population of nearly 312,000, pigs are not only an essential source of food but also a valuable asset and form of savings for many households. However, the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) since the beginning of 2026 has posed a major challenge to the province’s goal of developing a safe and sustainable livestock industry.

ĐBP - Điện Biên is gradually making a significant shift from a production-oriented mindset to an agricultural economic mindset. At the heart of this transformation is the development of linkages among farmers, cooperatives, and enterprises, creating concentrated raw-material zones connected to processing facilities and consumer markets.

ĐBP - Owning a large forest area, Điện Biên is one of the provinces with many advantages to develop multi-objective forestry economics.

ĐBP - Located more than 50km from the provincial center, Pu Lau village in Mường Nhà commune is step-by-step affirming its position as a concentrated local honey pineapple production zone.

ĐBP - To establish a solid foundation for coordinated development and meet governance requirements following the administrative restructuring, Điện Biên province is accelerating the preparation and approval of master plans for communes and wards.

ĐBP - Livestock production continues to hold a vital role in the agricultural production structure of Điện Biên province.

ĐBP - Converting low-yield farmland into high-value perennial industrial crops and fruit trees has become a key strategy in Điện Biên province’s agricultural restructuring. Across mountainous and border areas, selecting crops suited to local soil and climate conditions while promoting value chain production has delivered encouraging results. The approach is gradually transforming traditional farming practices, increasing household incomes and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for ethnic minority communities.

ĐBP - These days, across the highland hillsides of Phình Giàng commune, the bustling atmosphere of harvesting pineapples spreads throughout the villages. Amidst the continuous rolling hills and ridges, lush green pineapple fields are dotted with the brilliant golden hue of ripe pineapples, each fruit plump and heavy...

ĐBP - Cooperatives in Điện Biên are step-by-step affirming their role as vital bridges connecting production with the market. Many units have proactively modernized their production methods, boldly invested in technology, and expanded their business sectors and operational scales.

ĐBP - African swine fever continues to emerge across many localities in the province, causing significant damage to the livestock sector. While authorities and sectors at all levels concentrate on controlling and containing the disease, cases of some households arbitrarily dumping dead pig carcasses into rivers, streams, ravines, or public places still occur. This irresponsible behavior not only pollutes the environment but also harbors latent risks of spreading pathogens, causing the disease to potentially spread wider and creating difficulties for prevention and control work.

ĐBP - Amid the restructuring of the rural economy and the implementation of new rural development programs, the new-style cooperative model under the 2023 Cooperative Law is increasingly affirming its important role in promoting the collective economy across the province. No longer operating in a fragmented manner as in the past, cooperatives are gradually renewing their management mindset, proactively strengthening production linkages, and applying science and technology to enhance product value, create jobs, and increase incomes for local people.

ĐBP - With the advantage of vast land, livestock production holds an important role in the province’s agricultural economic structure, creating livelihoods and stable income sources for the people.

ĐBP - During the final days of June, taking advantage of the early season rains, residents across villages and hamlets in Điện Biên province are simultaneously sowing coffee and macadamia plants for 2026.

ĐBP - Điện Biên currently records around 162,000 Youth Union members and young people, accounting for nearly 26% of the entire provincial population.

ĐBP - Once poor and near-poor households, thanks to accessing appropriate programs, projects, and livelihood models, many families across the province have step-by-step overcome difficulties, stabilized their lives, and felt secure in labor and production.