The smoke of straw still haunts after each harvest season.
Van Truong•June 3, 2025 11:49
After each harvest, the situation of people burning straw right in the fields in many localities in Nghe An recurs. The thick smoke covers everywhere, not only polluting the environment but also seriously affecting visibility, potentially causing traffic safety risks.
Clip: Van TruongFarmers in Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district burn straw right in the field after harvest, billowing smoke covers the entire area. Photo: Van TruongMr. Tran Van Tinh, a farmer in Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district, said that his family has no need to use straw, so he burns it directly in the field for convenience. Photo: Van TruongRice fields in Nghi Loc district were charred black after straw was burned right in the fields. Photo: Van TruongSome farmers in Nghi Loc believe that burning straw helps save on post-harvest processing and kills pathogens. However, this practice is causing serious environmental pollution. Photo: Van TruongSmoke from burning straw covers the Vinh City bypass, the section passing through Nghi Van Commune (Nghi Loc), causing people riding motorbikes and cars to suffocate. Photo: Van TruongFarmers burn straw right in the field in Quan Hanh town, Nghi Loc district. Photo: Van TruongA representative of the Nghi Loc District People's Committee said that the district has advised people not to burn straw to reduce pollution, and has also instructed them to collect straw for composting or selling to farms. However, straw burning continues. Photo: Van Truong
