Muong La focuses on caring for the spring rice crop.

Officials from Muong Bu commune, Muong La district, inspect the spring rice crop with farmers.

From early morning, a large number of farmers in It Ong town went to the fields to tend to their spring rice crop. Ms. Lo Thi Hai, from Na Nong village, said: "My family planted over 2,000 square meters of fragrant glutinous rice varieties 86 and 87. Currently, the rice is in the tillering stage. I have proactively weeded and regularly monitored the rice fields to promptly detect and control pests and diseases. At the same time, following the guidance of the commune's agricultural extension officers, from land preparation, sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings, and applying fertilizer at the right time, the rice is growing and developing well."

Currently, nearly 70 hectares of spring rice in It Ong town are developing well. The town has directed the villages to effectively manage and operate irrigation works, regulate water resources appropriately for each field; and mobilized people to clear irrigation ditches for the spring rice crop.

Mr. Tran Quoc Khanh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of It Ong town, said: The town directs agricultural extension officers to regularly inspect rice fields with farmers, guide them on fertilizing, weeding, and applying lime to rice plants. They also regularly monitor weather forecasts and pest and disease situations to guide farmers in spraying pesticides simultaneously, increasing effectiveness and preventing the spread of diseases in rice.

Farmers in Na Nong village, It Ong town, Muong La district, are tending to their spring rice crop.

With 150 hectares of rice paddies, Muong Bu commune has the largest area in Muong La district. Mr. Lo Van Quy, Vice Chairman of the Commune People's Committee, said: The commune has directed the completion of rice planting on 100% of the planned area. Farmers have been guided on cultivation techniques and the use of organic fertilizers or other reliable fertilizers supplied by reputable establishments; and the development of pests and diseases has been closely monitored for timely control. The commune has directed the increased use of water pumps to irrigate fields at risk of water shortage. For fields without guaranteed water sources, farmers have been directed to switch to growing vegetables.

This year, Muong La district planted nearly 1,000 hectares of rice in the spring crop season, using high-yielding, high-quality, and adaptable rice varieties such as: Glutinous Rice 87, Fragrant Glutinous Rice 86, Glutinous Rice 97, BC 15, J01, and Dai Thom 8, etc. From the beginning of the season, the District Department of Agriculture and Environment coordinated with specialized agencies and communes and towns to develop specific planting plans and schedules suitable to the conditions of each commune and town. They closely monitored the disease situation to promptly address any issues; and intensified inspections of the business of plant seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to prevent price gouging and the sale of substandard products that could affect people's production.

Mr. Pham Manh Hung, Deputy Head of the Agriculture and Environment Department of Muong La District, said: The district has proactively developed a rational irrigation and drainage plan for rice cultivation areas. They monitor the appearance of pests and diseases affecting rice, such as golden apple snails, stink bugs, brown planthoppers, stem borers, etc., to take timely control measures, eliminate pests and diseases, improve yield and quality, and protect crops.

Thanks to the proactive efforts of specialized departments and localities, along with the initiative of the people of Muong La district in tending and controlling pests and diseases, the spring rice crop is developing well, promising a bountiful harvest.

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