The smoke of straw still haunts after each harvest.

After each harvest, the situation of people burning straw right in the fields in many localities in Nghe An recurs. The thick smoke covers everywhere, not only polluting the environment but also seriously affecting visibility, potentially causing traffic safety risks.

Clip: Van Truong

Farmers in Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district burn straw right in the field after harvest, billowing smoke covers the entire area. Photo: Van Truong

Mr. Tran Van Tinh, a farmer in Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district, said that his family has no need to use straw, so he burns it directly in the field for convenience. Photo: Van Truong

Fields in Nghi Loc district were charred black after straw was burned right on the field. Photo: Van Truong

Some farmers in Nghi Loc believe that burning straw helps save on post-harvest processing and kills pathogens. However, this practice is causing serious environmental pollution. Photo: Van Truong

Smoke from burning straw covers the Vinh City bypass road, through Nghi Van commune (Nghi Loc), causing people riding motorbikes and cars to suffocate. Photo: Van Truong

Farmers burn straw right in the field in Quan Hanh town, Nghi Loc district. Photo: Van Truong

A representative of the Nghi Loc District People's Committee said that the district has advised people not to burn straw to reduce pollution, and has instructed them to collect straw for composting or selling to farms. However, straw burning continues. Photo: Van Truong

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