Nghe An highlands harvest rice to avoid storm number 7
(Baonghean.vn) - At this time, rice on terraced fields in some places of the remote district of Ky Son has ripened, people go to the fields to harvest to avoid heavy rain due to the impact of storm No. 7.
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Terraced rice fields in Na Ngoi commune (Ky Son) were put into production in 2007 and widely applied since 2009 with an area of over 300 hectares and brought high productivity. At this time, rice in Phu Kha, Tang Phan, Xieng Xi, Buoc Mu, Keo Bac villages... has begun to ripen. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Fearing that the impact of storm No. 7 will bring heavy rain in the coming days, the Mong people are rushing to the fields to harvest rice. According to local people, this year, due to favorable weather, rice productivity is higher than previous years. Photo: Dao Tho |
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People in Xieng Xi village (Na Ngoi) said: Previously, rice cultivation on the fields only worked for the first few seasons, then the soil became infertile so the productivity was very low. Since reclaiming 0.7 hectares of rice fields, people in the village no longer have to worry about hunger. Photo: Dao Tho |
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To harvest rice, the Mong people also use sickles. However, the sickles of this community are made more compact but have high sharpness and durability. Photo: Dao Tho |
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After harvesting, the rice is tied into small bundles and dried right in the field or on rocks, then brought home. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Rice grains are threshed out to dry right in front of the porch of the house covered with a sa mu roof. Photo: Dao Tho |
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On other terraced fields, the rice is also starting to ripen, and is expected to be harvested in about 10 days. Photo: Dao Tho |