Rebirth in the spring fields

DNO - In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), across agricultural production areas from Bau Tron (Dai Loc) to La Huong (Cam Le) and Tuy Loan (Hoa Vang), a new green color is gradually returning, even though just a few months earlier, major floods had filled the fields with soil, sand, and debris. Overcoming difficulties, farmers are rehabilitating their fields so that each vegetable patch and rice pad is revived.

Ms. Ma Thi Thuy Van (Tuy Loan Dong village, Hoa Vang commune), one of the 50 members of the Tuy Loan Safe Vegetable Cooperative, currently grows various vegetables on 4 sao (approximately 1200 square meters) of land, earning tens of millions of VND annually. Photo: THANH HUYEN

Starting over from a difficult ground

Walking along the low-lying areas bordering the Vu Gia River (Dai Loc commune), one can easily spot scenes of rice fields still littered with collapsed scaffolding, and overgrown fields of weeds and rocks.

The 2025 rainy season and floods left severe impacts on many agricultural areas. Water rose rapidly, overflowing residential areas and fields in a short time. Rice and other crops were deeply submerged, and many areas ready for harvest were buried under mud and soil.

According to statistics from the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue in Dai Loc commune, the floods in 2025, especially Typhoon No. 1, caused damage exceeding 75.6 billion VND; nearly 480 houses were flooded; and many transportation and irrigation works were damaged. In agriculture alone, more than 450 hectares of rice and 640 hectares of other crops were flooded, with most suffering heavy losses or total crop failure.

Mr. Le Van Tam (Dai Loc commune) said that during the recent flood, his family's vegetable fields were submerged. The entire area of ​​fragrant gourds, bitter melons, pumpkins, etc., that had just been planted were flooded and withered, and the trellises and nets were also swept away by the floodwaters.

In this case, Mr. Tam planted about 6 sao (approximately 0.6 hectares) of vegetables, including bitter melon, fragrant gourd, and green beans, hoping to supply the Tet market and earn extra income for his family.

In Tuy Loan Tay (Hoa Vang commune), Ms. Dang Thi Hong cultivates 4 sao (approximately 0.4 hectares) of peanuts and 5 sao (approximately 0.5 hectares) of rice. Recalling the recent flood, she said that her fields were completely submerged, and this year there was less alluvial soil, making the soil clumpy. When she dug it up, she had to break it into smaller pieces and harrow it thoroughly to loosen it. "Clumpy soil" meant more labor, more days, and more costs.

Two months after sowing the seeds, the peanut field began to turn a vibrant green. "Seeing it turn green again is a joy. As long as we have the strength and the land we planted, the seeds will sprout and grow green again," said Mrs. Hong.

In La Huong (Cam Le ward), the pace of recovery is reminiscent of the urgent preparations for the Tet vegetable crop. In early December, after two major floods, the La Huong vegetable gardens revealed a thick layer of mud, with many areas completely destroyed.

With 50 farming households cultivating an area of ​​approximately 7.5 hectares, the year-end vegetable crop is always the biggest expectation. The fields cannot be left fallow for long, because the Tet market doesn't wait.

Mr. Tran Van Hoang, Director of La Huong Safe Vegetable Cooperative, said that the cooperative is mobilizing farmers to restore crops simultaneously, prioritizing short-term crops to be ready for the Tet market. As soon as the floodwaters recede, people go to the fields. From early morning to late afternoon, farmers set up furrows, prepare the soil, and sow seeds to be ready for the planting season.

The difficulties lay not only in terms of time but also in costs. After the floods, seed supplies were scarce and prices soared. Water spinach, at one point, cost around 200,000 VND/kg; chrysanthemum greens and scallions also increased in price. With limited capital, each kilogram of seeds sown in the fields required careful calculation.

Farmers are opting for a "safe" approach, prioritizing leafy vegetables that are short-term and easy to rotate, in order to generate cash flow quickly. For many households, profit is not yet a concern; they only hope to harvest enough to recoup their capital and have some money to cover expenses during Tet (Lunar New Year).

Mr. Le Sy Ca, from group 35, Cam Le ward, who has been involved with the La Huong vegetable fields for over 25 years, said that thanks to the timely support of the army in clearing mud and debris and rebuilding the garden beds, the people have significantly shortened the time to recover after the flood and quickly rehabilitated the land for planting.

His family's cucumber and gourd trellises completely collapsed, so he proactively switched to growing cabbage and chrysanthemum greens to rotate his capital. When he harvested and sold the first crop, he smiled kindly: "Consider it getting back the capital." He still maintains his chili garden and plans to rebuild the trellises for green squash and loofah after Tet, continuing his long-term production plan for the new year.

In Tuy Loan Dong (Hoa Vang), Ms. Ma Thi Thuy Van diligently cultivates several plots of vegetables and peanuts. Every two days, she harvests a batch of vegetables to sell, enough to cover daily expenses. When the fields yielded a harvest again, her family's life gradually stabilized, and the worries after the flood were gradually replaced by peace of mind for the new season.

Spring brings forth new colors of sunshine.

The fields are adorned with new colors of spring day by day. From the muddy brown hues after the floods, a vibrant green gradually spreads, lush and full of life. The pace of work among the people in these last days of the year is also busier.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, Mr. Nguyen Van Sau (from Dai Loc commune) is harvesting 4.5 acres of green beans, cucumbers, gourds, and bitter melons. “Green beans are currently priced at around 28,000 VND/kg, gourds at 20,000 VND/kg, and bitter melons are also fetching good prices. The current prices are very encouraging,” Mr. Sau happily shared.

According to Le Do Tuan Khuong, Chairman of the People's Committee of Dai Loc commune, immediately after the floodwaters receded, the local authorities promptly implemented measures to support farmers in restoring production, from guiding land reclamation and supplying seeds to assessing damage and promptly proposing support policies. This coordinated effort helped farmers quickly stabilize their morale and plant the new crop.

On the fields , rows of vegetables are beginning to sprout with vibrant life, signaling the start of a new production cycle. “The Bau Tron vegetable village is gradually regaining its familiar green color, opening up hopes for a prosperous harvest, partially compensating for the damage caused by the floods and bringing hope for a more favorable and abundant new year for the local people,” Mr. Khuong said.

Ms. Pham Thi Hanh (Phu Phuoc village, Dai Loc commune) has 4 sao (approximately 0.4 hectares) of land planted with bitter melon and loofah in the Bau Tron vegetable field. About every two days, she harvests 200 kg of bitter melon, selling it at the farm for around 1-1.1 million VND. Photo: THANH HUYEN

In La Huong, the rhythm of preparing for Tet (Lunar New Year) is clearly visible on each row of vegetables that have just been rebuilt after the flood. On the newly leveled fields, patches of vibrant green stretch out, straight and even, as if there had never been days submerged in water.

Few people know that to achieve that vibrant green color, the farmers had to start almost from scratch, improving the soil, dealing with silt buildup, and securing seeds amidst rising prices, limited capital, and tight planting schedules.

In recent days, as the vegetables have grown well and reached harvest time, the atmosphere in the fields has become even more bustling. With a bountiful harvest and good yields, traders have come directly to the fields to place orders.

Motorcycles and small trucks constantly come and go, people inquire about prices, weigh goods, creating a bustling scene quite different from the quietness after the flood. Farmers now talk more about the harvest, the selling periods, and keeping the rows straight and fertilizing evenly to ensure the highest quality vegetables.

Following the harvest season, rural markets become more vibrant. Bundles of onions, bunches of cilantro, baskets of herbs, and tender green mustard greens are brought to market, not only to serve daily meals but also to ensure supply for the end-of-year season.

A bountiful vegetable harvest, favorable market conditions, and bustling trading activity... all create positive signs, giving farmers in La Huong the confidence to enter the new season with even greater expectations.

From Bau Tron (Dai Loc) to La Huong (Cam Le), Tuy Loan (Hoa Vang), green is gradually covering the once-waterlogged land. Despite many concerns, the people still cling to their fields, adapting flexibly to maintain the rhythm of production. The sprouting green is also a seed of hope, a hope for a more prosperous Tet holiday, for a brighter new year as the fields are revived.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/hoi-sinh-tren-nhung-canh-dong-xuan-3324605.html