Hung Nguyen successfully produces many high quality rice varieties.

On the morning of May 8, Hung Nguyen district organized a workshop to evaluate the results of large fields producing high-quality rice in the 2020 spring crop. Attending were representatives of the Vietnam Agricultural Genetics Institute; Rice Research Institute, leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, leaders of Hung Nguyen district and related units.

Overview of the workshop. Photo: Quang An

In the spring crop of 2020, the People's Committee of Hung Nguyen district continued to invest and direct localities to coordinate with agricultural research institutes, the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, and enterprises to organize testing of new rice varieties with high yield and quality potential to supplement the local variety structure.

Delegates visited rice fields in the communes of Hung Thong, Long Xa, Hung Xuan, Hung Thang, and Hung My on the morning of May 8. Photo: Quang An

In particular, the district has allocated more than 1.5 billion VND to invest in building large fields to produce high-quality rice, applying rice cultivation methods according to SRI and ICM, with the aim of creating safe agricultural products, increasing people's income, and protecting the environment.

This year, the whole district planted 5,471.5 hectares out of 5,450 hectares, reaching 100.4% of the plan. The area planted with high-quality rice varieties is approximately 3,400 hectares, accounting for more than 62% of the total planted area.

Visiting CNC11 rice field in Hung Thong commune, Hung Nguyen district. Photo: Quang An

Although there were 4 cold spells in April, coinciding with the rice flowering time, the average yield of the whole district was estimated at 66 quintals/ha. Some communes had high yields of 70 - 72 quintals/ha such as: Long Xa, Xuan Lam, Hung Trung, Hung Yen Bac, Hung Yen Nam...

In the spring crop of 2020, the district tested 6 new rice varieties: QR15, Ngoc Thom, Ngoc Vang, VH8, VNR20, DHT11, of which 3 sets of varieties with high yield and quality potential, suitable for production on Hung Nguyen land were selected: VH8, QR15, Ngoc Vang. In particular, VH8 variety has a potential actual yield of 8 tons/ha, with great potential.

Comrade Nguyen Van Lap - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development highly appreciated the quality of rice in large-scale fields. Photo: Quang An

At the same time, this year, communes and towns have built 24 large model fields. In general, the varieties have grown well. In particular, the initial field experience shows that 4 varieties have good yield potential and rice quality, suitable for the criteria of commercial rice production, including: CNC11, QS88, DH 12, VNR20.

These 4 rice varieties, in addition to growing well and achieving high yields, have remarkable rice quality. According to the survey, these varieties produce clear white rice, soft and sticky rice, rich in flavor and delicious aroma. Therefore, the district has determined to widely introduce these 4 rice varieties in the coming time.

People are excited when new rice varieties put into production have good yield and quality. Photo: Quang An

Through field inspections on the morning of May 8, delegates and people all noted that the above rice varieties grew and developed well, were resistant to pests and diseases, had high productivity and quality, and were suitable for deployment in many localities.

Concluding the workshop, Mr. Nguyen Van Lap - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts of Hung Nguyen district in introducing quality rice varieties into testing and production to select the best varieties for the people. At the same time, he recommended that localities should encourage the replication in the coming time of CNC11, DH12, VRN20, QS88, VH8 varieties.

Spring rice yield in Hung Nguyen in many places reached 70 - 72 quintals/ha. Photo: Quang An

For varieties that have not been officially recognized, units and scientists continue to promote research, testing and prepare documents to be recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. For farmers, when introducing new varieties into production, they need to strictly follow the recommendations of specialized agencies to achieve the best yield and quality of rice.