Muong La focuses on taking care of spring rice

Officials of Muong Bu commune, Muong La district and farmers inspect spring rice.

Since early morning, many farmers in It Ong town have gone to the fields to fertilize the spring rice. Ms. Lo Thi Hai, Na Nong village, said: My family has planted more than 2,000 m2 of fragrant sticky rice 86 and sticky rice 87. Currently, the rice is in the tillering period, I have proactively weeded and regularly monitored the rice fields to promptly detect and prevent pests and diseases. At the same time, following the instructions of the commune's agricultural extension officers, from land preparation, sowing, sowing, transplanting rice and fertilizing at the right time, the rice has grown and developed well.

Currently, nearly 70 hectares of spring rice in It Ong town are growing well. The town has directed the villages to effectively manage and operate irrigation works, regulate water sources appropriately for each field, and mobilize people to clear canals to bring water to spring rice.

Mr. Tran Quoc Khanh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of It Ong town, said: The town directs agricultural extension officers to regularly check the fields with the people, provide guidance on fertilization, weeding, mud aeration, and lime for rice plants. Regularly grasp information on weather forecasts and pest and disease situations to direct and guide farmers to spray pesticides in unison, increase efficiency, and avoid spreading diseases on rice.

Farmers in Na Nong village, It Ong town, Muong La district, take care of spring rice.

With 150 hectares of rice, Muong Bu commune has the largest area in Muong La district. Mr. Lo Van Quy, Vice Chairman of the Commune People's Committee, said: The commune has directed the completion of 100% of the rice planting area according to plan. Instructing people on techniques for care and use of organic fertilizers or guaranteed fertilizers provided by reputable establishments; closely monitoring the development of pests and diseases for timely prevention. The commune has directed the increase of water pumps to fields at risk of water shortage. For fields without guaranteed water sources, it has directed the switch to growing vegetables.

This spring rice crop, Muong La district planted nearly 1,000 hectares of rice, with a structure of high-yield, high-quality, and adaptable rice varieties such as: Nep 87, Nep Thom 86, Nep 97, BC 15, J01, Dai Thom 8, ... Right from the beginning of the crop, the district's Department of Agriculture and Environment has coordinated with specialized agencies, communes, and towns to develop specific planting plans and schedules, suitable to the conditions of each commune and town. Closely monitor the disease situation for timely handling; strengthen inspection and control of the business of plant varieties, fertilizers, and pesticides, prevent price increases and poor quality goods, affecting people's production.

Mr. Pham Manh Hung, Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Muong La district, said: The district has proactively developed a reasonable irrigation and drainage plan for the rice area in the area. Monitor the appearance of pests that harm rice, such as golden apple snails, stink bugs, brown planthoppers, stem borers, etc. to take timely preventive measures, eliminate diseases, improve productivity, quality and protect crops.

With the active initiative of specialized departments and localities, along with the initiative of the people of Muong La district in fertilization and pest control, the spring rice area is growing well, promising a bumper crop.

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