Dien Chau: Farmers go to the fields to re-plant 2,000 hectares of peanuts

(Baonghean.vn) - Over 2,000 hectares of peanuts out of a total of 2,500 hectares of peanuts planted before Tet in Dien Chau district died due to severe cold and thunderstorms, of which 971 hectares suffered damage of 70% or more.

Officials at all levels in Dien Chau went down to the fields to inspect the spring peanut area to supplement the re-sowing plan and take proper care.

Currently, the peanut planting season is almost over, while the weather continues to be cold and rainy. Dien Chau district is directing communes to instruct people that if by February, areas that have not been replanted with peanuts will be converted to corn, and the land will not be left fallow. New peanut areas that have been replanted will be covered with plastic to keep the peanuts warm.

Farmers in Dien Chay district are planting peanuts.

Organize herbicide spraying for newly planted peanuts before covering with plastic

Mr. Le The Hieu, Head of the Department of Agriculture of Dien Chau district, said: Not only due to the severe cold, Dien Chau peanuts were also affected by several unusual thunderstorms in the 12th lunar month, increasing the damaged area. Along with directing farmers to replant and replant to close the spring peanut area according to the plan, the district and commune increased the number of staff to inspect and visit the fields to guide and direct timely production recovery.

Phu Huong