- The rainy season often poses risks to agricultural production. Heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding can ruin all the hard work of farmers. Therefore, the relevant authorities and the people have been implementing preventive measures.
In 2024, the entire province suffered heavy losses due to floods and heavy rains. Specifically, over 3,144 hectares of rice, more than 2,323 hectares of vegetables, over 678 hectares of fruit trees, and 27,180 hectares of forestry trees were damaged. The reality shows that, in the context of increasingly extreme weather, people are forced to change their production mindset and strengthen technical measures to mitigate damage when storms and floods occur.
In early May, as the rainy season began, many households in Hoang Viet commune, Van Lang district, were busy clearing weeds and erecting stakes to support their ring-shaped rose bushes. Mr. Nguyen Dinh Bao, from Na Phai village, Hoang Viet commune, said: "My family has about 400 ring-shaped rose bushes, which are the main source of income for my family. In 2024, heavy rains and storms broke many branches. Therefore, to minimize damage, from the beginning of May 2025, I proactively cleared the garden, pruned branches to improve air circulation, and used bamboo stakes to support the bushes, preventing them from breaking during heavy rain and strong winds. I hope there will be no more damage this year."
Not only Mr. Bao's family, but many other families in the district have also begun implementing measures to protect their crops, such as digging drainage ditches for vegetables and using stakes to support fruit trees. According to data from the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Van Lang district, in the first nearly six months of 2025, the entire district planted over 2,230 hectares, including over 1,150 hectares of rice and over 747 hectares of corn. In addition, the entire district has more than 1,300 hectares of ring-shaped persimmons, a key crop that brings high economic efficiency to farmers.
Ms. Lo Thi Kim Oanh, Deputy Head of the Agriculture and Environment Department of Van Lang District, said: Due to the impact of natural disasters in 2024, the agricultural sector in the district was significantly affected. Specifically, over 385 hectares of rice and other crops, and 48,164 hectares of fruit trees were affected and damaged. Given this reality and the unpredictable weather patterns, in early May 2025, we advised the District People's Committee to issue a plan for disaster prevention and search and rescue in the district. This plan outlines response measures for each type and level of natural disaster to protect the lives and property of the people. At the same time, we advised the District People's Committee to direct the People's Committees of the communes to closely monitor weather forecasts to promptly disseminate information to the people so they can proactively take preventive measures, including measures to protect crops. In addition, we also coordinate with relevant units and the People's Committees of communes and towns to inspect, repair, and reinforce the irrigation canal system, and dredge canals to clear waterways and minimize flooding during heavy rains.
Along with Van Lang, other districts and cities have also been actively directing the People's Committees of communes and towns to actively disseminate information and guide farmers in implementing measures to protect crops during the rainy and stormy season. According to statistics from specialized agencies, in the spring of 2025, people in the province planted over 45,900 hectares, including 15,203 hectares of rice and 13,736 hectares of corn...
Ms. Tran Thi Nhi, from Hoa Binh commune, Van Quan district, said: "My family has more than 3 sao (approximately 0.3 hectares) of rice fields. 2024 was a year of heavy rain and storms that caused flooding and damaged half of our rice crop. Learning from that storm, from the beginning of May this year, based on weather forecasts from specialized agencies and guidance from the commune and district People's Committees, my family proactively cleared irrigation ditches and streams to minimize flooding."
Besides the proactive efforts of districts, cities, and the people, the specialized agencies have implemented measures to protect crops. Mr. Nguyen Huu Chien, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, said: "For agricultural production, natural disasters have a significant impact. Therefore, to respond to natural disasters and protect crops, the department has issued recommendations and requested the People's Committees of districts and cities to disseminate information and guidance to the people. This includes focusing on adjusting planting schedules, proactively monitoring weather developments, and promptly harvesting rice and other crops with the motto 'better to harvest while still green than wait until it's overripe'; for forestry and fruit trees, we also advise people to take early remedial measures if affected by storms and heavy rain, such as bracing and supporting the trees to allow them to develop. At the same time, the department has directed specialized departments to coordinate with relevant units to inspect the canal, lake, and dam systems, review areas at risk of flooding, and implement effective drainage measures."
While natural disasters cannot be prevented, their damage can be proactively mitigated. With the active participation and cooperation of the people, the government, and specialized agencies, it is hoped that risks in agricultural production will be minimized, and livelihoods will be preserved, especially in the context of increasingly unpredictable natural disasters today.
Source: https://baolangson.vn/bai-chinh-giu-cay-trong-mua-mua-bao-5049666.html
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