Nghe An highlands protect crops and livestock in extreme heat
Dinh Tuan•June 18, 2024 08:19
Farmers in the highlands of Nghe An are applying many ways to protect crops and livestock and cope with the harsh heat.
The intense heat not only affects daily life but also directly impacts agricultural production. On many days, the outdoor temperature reaches over 40 degrees Celsius, making the already difficult work of farmers even more difficult. Photo: Dinh Tuan Ms. Mac Thi Ha, in Phong village, Thach Giam town, Tuong Duong district said: “The intense heat has disrupted the lives and production of farmers. These past few days, I started going to the garden before dawn. I went to work early to have time to plow the soil, take care of the vegetable garden and avoid the sun, but in hot weather like these past few days, I had to go home around 9 o'clock. The prolonged heat has caused the water source to irrigate crops to be insufficient, so my family had to build a tank to store water. Photo: Dinh TuanTo have enough water to irrigate crops, the pumps of Mr. Vi Van Hoang's family in Phong village, Thach Giam town must operate at full capacity. Photo: Dinh TuanMany families have invested money to install sprinkler irrigation systems to reduce the hardship. Thanks to this, their flower gardens have also grown better. Photo: Dinh TuanNot only crops but also livestock are given special care by farmers in the highlands during hot days. Mr. Vang Van Thang, in Can village, Tam Thai commune, said: "It's been hot these past few days, so my family has to bathe the pigs 3-4 times a day, then spray water on the roof of the barn to cool them down. Before feeding the pigs, we have to use a fan to cool the food before feeding them. That way, the pigs will be healthy and grow quickly." Photo: Dinh TuanMr. Vang Van Thang sprinkles water on the roof of the pigsty to cool it down. Photo: Dinh TuanMeanwhile, Mr. Vang Van Kheu's family in Phong village, Tam Hop commune installed a fan system to keep their bamboo rats cool. Photo: Dinh TuanHot weather and high temperatures reduce the resistance of crops and livestock, making them susceptible to disease outbreaks. Knowing this, farmers in the highlands are currently working hard to take care of crops and livestock, hoping to minimize damage. In the photo: A household is installing a self-watering system on the roof of a livestock barn to cool down. Photo: Dinh Tuan
