Bat Xat enhances the role of winter crop in agricultural production

These days, in the fields of Bat Xat commune, the working atmosphere is urgent and synchronized. After the end of the winter-spring rice crop, taking advantage of favorable weather, farmers quickly take advantage of the vacant land to plant short-term crops such as corn, potatoes, cucumbers, vegetables... according to the right crop schedule.

For many weeks now, every day, Mr. Nguyen Anh The (village 11, Bat Xat commune) has been "sticking" to the fields to take care of the green vegetable beds, ensuring stable growth. Mr. The said: Currently, growing winter vegetables has become an effective production direction for the family. This year, I planted more than 500 ^m2 of vegetables, although it is hard work, the income is relatively stable.

Bat Xat farmers actively "stick to the fields" to produce winter crops.

This year, Bat Xat commune was assigned to plant 100 hectares of winter crops. Right from the beginning of the season, the commune government issued a plan and promoted people's participation in production. Lang Quang, Lang Kim, Lang San villages... became key areas for winter vegetable, root and fruit production. These are places with a tradition of intensive farming and are pioneers in applying concentrated commodity production models. Thanks to their initiative, up to now, the whole Bat Xat commune has planted 95.2 hectares, reaching 95.2% of the plan.

Mr. Duong Van Tien - Head of Lang Quang village said: In recent years, winter crops have contributed to increasing income for villagers. Therefore, right after the end of the summer-autumn rice crop, people have actively and proactively promoted intensive farming, expanded the area of vegetable cultivation, aiming for a successful crop.

Up to now, the whole Bat Xat commune has planted 95.2 hectares of winter crops.

People take advantage of natural advantages and farming experience, aiming to create a breakthrough and sustainable source of income.

In fact, in recent years, the winter crop in Bat Xat commune has gone beyond its role as a secondary production and is becoming the main source of income, helping local households significantly improve their lives. According to Ms. Duong Thi Khuyen - Head of the Economic Department of Bat Xat commune, this shift is driven by many factors.

Accordingly, the establishment of Bat Xat commune on the basis of merging 5 administrative units, including: Phin Ngan, Quang Kim, Bat Xat town, Ban Qua and Ban Vuoc, has created a large-scale production area, contiguous, contiguous, with diverse natural conditions. The alluvial lands along the Red River have high fertility, suitable for growing short-term vegetables; while the high hilly areas, cool climate are favorable for growing specialty vegetables.

Winter crop in Bat Xat commune has gone beyond the role of secondary production and is becoming the main source of income.

In addition, changes in farmers' thinking and actions are also important factors. From considering winter crops as a side season to take advantage of idle farming time, farmers have proactively expanded acreage, increased intensive farming and considered this an important production time of the year.

Along with internal factors, a series of synchronous solutions from the commune government have created a favorable environment for the development of the winter crop. After the merger, the commune has reviewed and re-planned the production area, clearly defining sub-areas suitable for each group of crops. Technical training programs have been implemented synchronously, helping people access new farming methods more quickly. The government also plays an active role in connecting consumption, working with businesses, supermarkets and traders to expand the output market, limiting the situation of "good harvest, low price". These synchronous solutions have strengthened people's confidence, helping them feel secure in investing and boldly developing winter crop production.

In addition, the impact of natural disasters also makes people more proactive in winter crop production. According to statistics, due to the impact of the recent storm No. 10, the whole commune had 233.12 hectares of crops damaged, of which many areas of rice and seasonal crops were completely lost, directly affecting people's income. In that situation, winter crop is considered an important solution to compensate for damage and stabilize life.

Winter crop brings stable economic efficiency.

Ms. Duong Thi Khuyen - Head of the Economic Department of Bat Xat Commune, commented: The winter crop has a short production period, is less affected by rain and floods, and has high economic efficiency. Many types of vegetables have a value of up to about 80 million VND/ha. This is the basis for people to pay attention and be more proactive in winter crop production.

"In the coming time, the commune aims to continue expanding the winter crop production area in a concentrated and commodity direction; increasing the application of science and technology; and at the same time encouraging people to grow high-value crops that adapt to climate change..." - Ms. Duong Thi Khuyen added.

The initiative and determination of the people of Bat Xat commune, combined with natural advantages and the close support and companionship from the commune government, have been creating an effective winter crop. This not only helps to improve people's income and living standards, but also affirms the position of the locality as an important vegetable production center in the region. This direction, if continued to be implemented systematically, will create a solid foundation for Bat Xat to move towards modern and sustainable agriculture .

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