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With dry weather, farmers in Nghe An are urgently planting their winter crops.

Xuan Hoang November 22, 2025 15:40

The dry weather is creating favorable conditions for farmers in Nghe An to accelerate the progress of winter crop production. Across the fields, people are busy planting, preparing the soil, and caring for various crops. The atmosphere of bustling work on each plot of land reflects the determination to achieve success in this important production season.

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During these sunny days, farmers in communes such as Van Du, Van An, Dai Hue, Bach Ngoc, etc., are busily working in the fields preparing for the winter crop. In the photo: A field of crops along the Lam River in Van An commune, being prepared for planting the winter crop. Photo: Xuan Hoang.
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To speed up the winter crop season, farmers are using mechanization in land preparation. Tillage machines not only plow and harrow but also chop and create furrows, reducing labor and reducing the cost of land preparation to 200,000 VND per sao (approximately 1000 square meters). Photo: Xuan Hoang
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According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Ly's family in Tan Thuan hamlet, Van An commune, they planted 2 sao (approximately 0.2 hectares) of glutinous corn this winter. In previous years, the family also planted glutinous corn for the cobs, earning over 2 million VND per sao. After sowing the seeds, they will cover the area with plastic sheeting to prevent rats from entering. Photo: Xuan Hoang
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Many families in Van An commune grow kohlrabi and other vegetables, so the winter crop season usually features a diverse range of crops. As of November 21st, the entire commune had planted approximately 100 hectares out of a planned 200 hectares. Photo: Xuan Hoang
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For Mrs. Nguyen Thi Lieu's family in Van An commune, dedicating all 3 sao (approximately 0.3 hectares) of riverside land to growing carrots yields 2 tons per sao. In previous years, selling them at 10,000 VND/kg, they earned a higher income than other crops. However, this year, due to heavy rain and storms, the planting season was delayed by 15-20 days compared to last year. (Photo: Xuan Hoang)
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In Dai Hue commune, farmers are also actively working in the fields to produce winter crops. Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, a farmer, said that some fields have pre-dug wells, making it very convenient for farmers to water their vegetables daily. (Photo: Xuan Hoang)
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In some areas of elevated, less flooded land, farmers planted vegetables early and are now harvesting them. Mr. Nguyen Thuc Quang, Head of the Economic Department of Dai Hue Commune, said that due to the heavy rains this year, the progress of the winter crop production has been affected. However, during these sunny days, farmers are actively working in the fields, preparing the land and planting seeds. As of November 21st, the locality has planted approximately 290 hectares out of a planned 548 hectares. Photo: Xuan Hoang
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In some localities, farmers growing garlic and onions use dried bamboo stalks to cover the planting beds, in order to retain soil moisture, control weeds, help the garlic and onions grow evenly, and prevent soil erosion... Photo: Xuan Hoang
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Van Du commune has been a locality with many years of high income from growing cucumbers in the winter season. Mr. Ma Xuan Uyen - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Van Du commune - said: By mid-November, the entire commune had planted more than 300 hectares of winter crops. Of which, corn is the main crop with 251 hectares, cucumbers 18 hectares, sweet potatoes 5 hectares, and various vegetables 27 hectares. Photo: Xuan Hoang
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Farmers in Bach Ngoc commune are utilizing the alluvial plains to grow sweet potatoes. Besides harvesting the tubers, they also sell the shoots, generating a high income. Mr. Do Sy Anh, Head of the Economic Department of Bach Ngoc commune, said that the plan for this winter crop is to plant 322 hectares, and so far, farmers have planted over 125 hectares, mainly sweet potatoes and gourds in the higher areas. (Photo: Xuan Hoang)
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Quynh Anh commune is a coastal area and the largest vegetable growing region in Nghe An province. Mr. Ho Dang Tam, Director of the Quynh Bang General Agricultural Cooperative, said: By November 22nd, the entire Quynh Anh commune had replanted 1,000 hectares of winter crops after the floods, out of a total area of ​​over 1,500 hectares. Currently, farmers are preparing the land for planting and tending to the planted areas to ensure timely supply to the market. Photo: Xuan Hoang
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According to the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, as of November 20th, the province had planted over 12,028 hectares of winter crops in 2025, reaching 35.8% of the plan and 45.13% compared to the same period in 2024. The largest area was planted with vegetables, over 6,294 hectares, with the remainder being corn, peanuts, sweet potatoes, potatoes, etc. Some localities with high planting volumes include Quynh Anh, Dien Chau, An Chau, and Dai Hue... Photo: Xuan Hoang
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