Bustling atmosphere of early winter crop production in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Although it is a holiday, in many places in Nghe An, farmers are busy going to the fields to produce the early winter crop.
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Coastal color zone ofDien Chau districtis the earliest place to produce winter crops in Nghe An province. The localities that prepare the land early and have high humidity ensure the sowing of seeds. Photo: Farmers in Hamlet 11, Dien Thanh Commune prepare the land to sow peanuts from mid-August. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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The communes of Dien Ky, Dien Hong... (Dien Chau) have a tradition of producing early winter peanuts. To ensure safety, people cover peanuts with plastic to protect them from rats, weeds, and the cold. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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Farmers in Dien Ky commune said that the peanut seeds are peeled and then planted. Two seeds are sown in each hole, to prevent any seeds from being damaged. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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Peanut fields after sowing, because the soil is still dry, people have to use well water for daily irrigation. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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Mr. Le The Hieu - Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Dien Chau district said:Winter cropThis year, the district plans to produce 4,300 hectares of peanuts, corn, and various vegetables and beans. Of which, peanuts alone account for 850 hectares. By September 2, some places had completed planting the entire corn and peanut area. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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DistrictYen ThanhThis winter crop plan covers 3,845 hectares, of which corn accounts for 1,350 hectares, sweet potatoes 200 hectares; peanuts 60 hectares; green vegetables 1,450 hectares. Some key crops: corn, potatoes, other vegetables, tubers, and fruits. In the photo, farmers in Minh Thanh commune sow early winter corn on fertile soil. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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Quynh Luu Districthas the strength to develop winter crops such as vegetables, tubers, and fruits in the coastal areas. In this winter crop, Quynh Luu district plans to produce 3,740 hectares of various crops, of which 400 hectares are corn. The coastal areas alone have 1,455 hectares, mainly vegetables of various kinds. In the photo, farmers in Quynh Minh commune grow early winter spring onions. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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Tan Ky DistrictThis winter crop, the production plan is nearly 2,700 hectares. Mr. Nguyen Cong Trung - Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Tan Ky district said: On hilly and high land that is not flooded, early planting is focused on early September for harvesting at the end of December. For corn, it needs to be planted early to ensure that the corn does not encounter cold when it flowers. In the photo, farmers in Tan Long commune prepare the land to sow winter crops on the alluvial land along the Con River. Photo: Xuan Hoang |