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In the highlands of Nghe An province, people protect their crops and livestock during extreme heatwaves.

Dinh Tuan • June 18, 2024 08:19

Farmers in the mountainous areas of Nghe An province are employing various methods to protect their crops and livestock and cope with the extreme heat.

td1 (1) — The intense heat not only affects daily life but also directly impacts agricultural production. On many days, the outdoor temperature rises above 40 degrees Celsius, making the already arduous work of farmers even more difficult. Photo: Dinh Tuan

td2 (2) — Ms. Mac Thi Ha, from Phong village, Thach Giam town, Tuong Duong district, said: “The intense heat has disrupted the lives and production of farmers. For the past few days, I've been going to the garden before dawn. I go to work early to have time to prepare the soil, take care of the vegetable garden, and avoid the sun, because with the heat like these days, I have to be home by 9 a.m. The prolonged heat has also caused a shortage of water for irrigating crops, so my family has had to build a reservoir to store water.” (Photo: Dinh Tuan)

td3 (2) — To ensure enough water for irrigating their crops, the water pumps belonging to Mr. Vi Van Hoang's family in Phong village, Thach Giam town, have to operate at full capacity. Photo: Dinh Tuan

td4 (1) — Many families have invested in installing sprinkler irrigation systems to reduce the labor involved. As a result, their crops are thriving better. Photo: Dinh Tuan

td5 (1) — Not only crops but also livestock receive special care from highland farmers during hot weather. Mr. Vang Van Thang, from Can village, Tam Thai commune, said: “These past few days have been so hot that my family has to bathe the pigs 3-4 times a day, and then spray water on the roof of the pigsty to cool it down. Before feeding the pigs, we have to use a fan to cool the feed. This way, the pigs will be healthy and grow quickly.” Photo: Dinh Tuan

td6 (1) — Mr. Vang Van Thang waters the roof of the pigsty to cool it down. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Meanwhile, the family of Mr. Vang Van Kheu in Phong village, Tam Hop commune, installed a fan system to protect their bamboo rats from the heat. Photo: Dinh Tuan

The scorching heat and high temperatures weaken the resistance of crops and livestock, making them more susceptible to disease. Knowing this, farmers in the highlands are working tirelessly to care for their crops and livestock, hoping to minimize losses. In the photo: A household is installing an automatic irrigation system on the roof of their livestock shed to cool it down. Photo: Dinh Tuan

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