Nghe An farmers earn millions of dong every day hunting for eels before the planting season
(Baonghean.vn) - At this time, in the fields of Thanh Chuong district (Nghe An), the scene of "hunting" for eels is bustling, thanks to this job, many people have earned a decent income every day.
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| During the plowing and rice planting season (from the end of November to the end of December of the lunar calendar), eels breed. From morning to afternoon, in the fields, people from Thanh Xuan, Thanh Lam, Thanh Giang communes (Thanh Chuong) often go out to catch eels to earn extra income. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| Farmers usually go "hunting" for eels in groups of 3-5 people. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| The items brought along are bags made of soft fabric to hold the eels. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| According to experienced people, eels usually go out to look for food at night, and during the day they usually lie still in the mud. Once you find the hole, it is easy to catch the eel. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| Farmers often go to the fields to catch eels all day. At this time, the weather is favorable and food sources are abundant, so the eels are big and meaty. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| Normally, a person can catch 5-7 kg of eels per day, some lucky people can catch up to 10 kg. Eels are currently sold at 150,000 VND/kg, each day brings in an income of around 1 million VND/person. Photo: Diep Phuong |
