The field of growing the same rice variety in Dien Chau (Nghe An) achieved nearly 8 tons/ha.

(Baonghean.vn) - In the spring crop of 2016, for the first time, Dien Chau tested the model of a single-variety rice field in the two communes of Dien Tan and Dien Loc.Estimated yield is nearly 8 tons/ha.

Dien Tan farmers grow a rice variety that yields nearly 8 tons/ha.

This year, the large model fields of the two cooperatives Da Phuc and Phu Hau of Dien Tan commune - Dien Chau produce the same rice variety VT 404 on the same area (50 hectares).

As soon as the district's policy on directing the construction of a pilot field for this single variety was announced, farmers participating in the model strongly agreed and supported it, and all stages of implementation strictly followed the district's crop schedule.

In this single-variety rice field, from water collection to pesticide spraying to pest control... all are done at the same time and completed in just 2-3 days. And up to this point, the entire single-variety rice field in Dien Tan has ripened simultaneously, without the situation of flowering before flowering after like before when growing many varieties of rice in the same field.

According to the assessment of the Agricultural Extension Board of Dien Tan commune, the yield of VT 404 rice on a field of one variety reaches from 3.5 to 4 quintals/sao, with fragrant and delicious rice quality, so the selling price on the market is also 1 to 2 prices higher than some other rice varieties.

In the spring crop of 2016, Dien Loc commune was also directed by the district's Department of Agriculture to test the cultivation of the Thai Xuyen 111 hybrid rice variety. Up to this point, Dien Loc people have harvested 30% of the area with a yield 8 quintals/hectare higher than other areas.

After many days of sticking to the fields and wading with the people on the field of one variety, Mr. Dau Ngoc An - Chairman of Dien Loc Cooperative happily said, "In the upcoming summer-autumn crop, Dien Loc will continue to ask for the district's direction to continue producing only one variety of rice on the commune's large-scale field."

A rice field in Dien Loc.

Producing a rice variety on large-scale fields, for the first time, was carried out in Dien Chau on an area of ​​110 hectares. In Dien Tan, the hybrid rice variety VT 404 was grown on an area of ​​over 50 hectares and in Dien Loc, the hybrid rice variety Thai Xuyen 111 was grown on 60 hectares. Through the assessment of Dien Chau's agricultural sector and households participating in the model, the yield reached from 7.6 tons to 8 tons/1ha, nearly 1 ton/ha higher than the average of the whole district.

Mr. Le The Hieu - Head of the Department of Agriculture of Dien Chau district said: The highlight of the single-variety rice field is that it is easy to care for and prevent pests and diseases, making it convenient for using machines for harvesting. At the same time, it creates favorable conditions for the synchronous application of scientific and technical advances and attracts businesses to participate in product consumption.

Mai Sao- Dien Chau Television Station