Cassava harvest "festival" in mountainous district of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - These days, farmers in Can village, Tam Thai commune, Tuong Duong district (Nghe An) are in the peak season of harvesting high-yield cassava. This is the first crop, and the harvest is good, so everyone is excited.
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| The cassava growing area in Can village, Tam Thai commune (Tuong Duong) was previously abandoned hilly land. In 2018, the village Party cell mobilized people to participate in growing high-yield cassava on this land to increase income for the people; this policy was highly supported by the people. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Mr. Ngan Van Tin - Head of Can village, Tam Thai commune said: Can village has 250 households with 1,002 people. After the policy of the village party cell, every family sent someone to participate in collective cassava planting on an area of about 5 hectares. This is the first year of planting high-yield cassava but the initial results show quite high efficiency. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Being present at the cassava hill, one can clearly see the urgent, enthusiastic and united working atmosphere of the people here. Mrs. Kha Thi Hue said that she is 77 years old this year but she still participates with her children and grandchildren. Going to collective production like this is also very fun, so she feels healthier, otherwise staying at home doing nothing is boring. Moreover, going to work is also to set an example for her children and grandchildren. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| This is the first crop of cassava grown on this land and it looks like a good harvest, with large and numerous tubers. It is estimated that this crop, the people of Can village will harvest over 80 tons. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| According to farmers, growing high-yield cassava is much more effective than previously grown cassava. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Villagers, young and old, men and women, all participate in harvesting cassava. The cassava is put into baskets to be carried down the hill. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| The factory's trucks come to the village to buy cassava for the people; the current purchase price ranges from 1,400,000 - 1,600,000 VND/ton. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| All proceeds from selling cassava will be calculated as labor and divided according to labor among households in the village... With the advantage of being easy to grow and able to withstand dry weather, high-yield cassava will be focused on developing by Can village people, Tam Thai commune in the coming time. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
