Straw management solutions in the field combine mechanization and soil health improvement

On April 24, at the Mekong Delta Rice Research Institute ( Can Tho City), the Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Company organized a workshop: "Solutions for managing straw in the field, combining mechanization and improving soil health and launching the low-emission Vietnamese Green Rice brand".

The development of advanced technology to increase the efficiency of straw decomposition contributes to changing farmers' production practices.

This is a practical activity to assess the current situation and propose appropriate solutions in mechanizing rice cultivation to serve the project "Sustainable development of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030".

The Mekong Delta produces about 22 million tons of rice and an equivalent amount of straw each year. The development of advanced technological solutions to increase the efficiency of straw decomposition in the fields has greatly contributed to changing the practice of burning fields to on-site circular agriculture, bringing environmental, agronomic and economic benefits.

At the event, the parties officially launched the straw management project to improve soil health and reduce emissions in rice cultivation. In addition, the workshop also held a ceremony to launch the “Low-emission Green Vietnamese Rice” brand. This is a strategic turning point in building the Vietnamese rice brand, targeting the high-end market with strict standards on carbon emissions. The “Low-emission Green Vietnamese Rice” brand is not only a commercial brand but also a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

News and photos: NGUYEN KHANG

Source: https://baovinhlong.com.vn/kinh-te/nong-nghiep/202504/giai-phap-quan-ly-rom-ra-tren-dong-ruong-ket-hop-co-gioi-hoa-va-cai-thien-suc-khoe-dat-98604bf/