(Baonghean.vn) - This is the third year that Japonia rice variety has been introduced into production in Chau Kim commune, Que Phong district. This rice variety has a longer growth cycle than other rice varieties, by 10 to 15 days, so farmers are only just beginning the harvest season at this time.
Chau Kim is one of the leading localities in the district to experiment with Japonica rice varieties. After 3 years of production, Japonica rice has proven its ability to withstand cold and resist pests and diseases well; the average yield reached 56 quintals/hectare, with a total production of 1,260 tons; 1.5 times higher than the hybrid rice varieties previously grown in the commune. This crop season, Chau Kim commune planted 112 hectares of Japonica rice out of a total rice area of 212 hectares in the commune.
Here are some pictures from the fields in Chau Kim commune:
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| In the fields of Ban Mong, Ban Choi, Ban Kim Khe, Lien Minh… people are busily entering the harvest season. |
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| Japonica rice plants have relatively tall stems, so farmers only focus on harvesting the top third of the stem. |
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| The Thai people in Chau Kim still often bundle rice into small bunches for easier transportation. |
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| The joy of harvest season. |
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Despite the prolonged drought, the Japonica rice variety grown in Chau Kim still achieved a yield of 2.6 quintals per sao (approximately 1000 square meters). |
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| The purchase price for Japonica rice is 100,000 VND per yến (10 kg), which is 20-30,000 VND higher than other hybrid rice varieties. |
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| People use motorbikes for easier travel on steep roads. |
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| The people are delighted with the bountiful harvest... |
Thanh Quynh - Nguyet Minh
