Hien Luong urgently harvests winter rice to cope with storm No. 9

Faced with the complicated developments of super typhoon Ragasa - typhoon No. 9 forecast to directly affect the northern region, Hien Luong commune has mobilized maximum human resources and means, taking advantage of favorable weather to minimize damage caused by storms and rains.

With the motto “green house is better than ripe field”, farmers in the commune have brought machines into the fields, prioritizing the thorough harvesting of rice areas that are 80% or more ripe. The commune’s agricultural extension team recommends that farmers harvest, transport and preserve the rice to avoid stagnation in the fields.

By the end of September 24, the whole commune had harvested about 46% of the area, concentrated in the areas of Chue Luu, Xuan Ang, Lam Loi, and Quan Khe (old). Along with the harvest, people also urgently cleaned the fields, treated straw residue, drained water and prepared the land, preparing to sow winter crops as soon as the weather was suitable.

Farmers in Hien Luong commune use machines to harvest rice fields that are 80% or more ripe.

Proactive and quick harvesting combined with preparation for winter crop production is an important solution to minimize damage caused by storms and ensure local agricultural production plans.

Huy Thang

Source: https://baophutho.vn/hien-luong-khan-truong-thu-hach-lua-mua-ung-pho-bao-so-9-240102.htm