Focus on taking care of crops in the Summer-Autumn season

Currently, farmers throughout the province have basically completed the planting of the summer crop, ensuring that the planned area and planting schedule are met. The total area planted for the summer crop is over 22,300 hectares, reaching 100% of the plan.

Farmers in Thuong Nong commune, Tam Nong district, weed and stir the mud for the summer rice crop.

Besides rice, over 4,000 hectares of corn have been planted, reaching approximately 80% of the plan; nearly 3,700 hectares of green vegetables have been planted, exceeding 83% of the plan. Regarding green vegetables specifically, the Department of Agriculture advises localities to focus on production according to market demands, plan for crop rotation and intercropping; use organic biological products instead of inorganic ones to protect the environment; and create conditions for cooperatives and businesses to build supply chains from production to consumption, creating favorable conditions for farmers to produce with peace of mind.

To date, several types of pests and diseases have been detected in rice fields in many localities, including: golden apple snail infestation affecting over 170 hectares; rice stem borer infestation affecting approximately 25 hectares; and fall armyworm infestation affecting over 50 hectares of corn. Immediately after detecting these pests and diseases, the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection directed its staff to coordinate with local authorities to organize control and prevention measures.

To ensure a successful summer crop production, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has requested the Phu Tho Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited to direct irrigation enterprises to provide sufficient water for irrigating rice and other summer crops; and to proactively implement measures to drain water promptly in case of heavy rains.

Members of the Tu Xa Safe Vegetable Cooperative in Tu Xa commune, Lam Thao district, tend to their vegetables.

The People's Committees of districts, cities, and towns direct local authorities to guide farmers in strengthening the care of the summer rice crop; apply the first topdressing to the late-season rice crop that has recovered its green color; organize mud stirring to help the rice easily absorb nutrients; supplement with nitrogen, urea, and potassium combined with weeding and mud stirring for rice crops with poor growth and tillering.

Specialized agencies are intensifying field inspections to detect early and direct timely and effective control of rice pests and diseases right from the beginning of the season.

For the past 5-6 years, the family of Ms. Ha Thi Kim Lien in Tu Xa commune, Lam Thao district, has switched to using a combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers for their rice crop, instead of using only chemical fertilizers as before. Thanks to the organic fertilizer improving the soil, her rice plants have strong tillering, good growth, and increased resistance to pests and diseases.

Ms. Lien shared: "Through training courses conducted by agricultural extension officers, my family and other households now mainly use organic fertilizers and biological pesticides in rice cultivation. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are used only in minimal amounts, ensuring both the health of the producers and meeting market requirements."

According to forecasts from the National Center for Hydrometeorology, the second half of 2024 is at risk of multiple natural disasters. Therefore, localities need to closely monitor the weather situation and proactively implement disaster prevention and control plans based on the "four on-the-spot" principle to protect production and minimize damage caused by natural disasters.

Phan Cuong

Source: https://baophutho.vn/tap-trung-cham-care-cay-trong-vu-mua-215648.htm