Bustling early year harvest season

In the early days of spring, when the Tet atmosphere still lingers in every house, the fields are bustling with the sound of tractors and the laughter of farmers busy sowing rice in the spring of 2025. A new crop begins in favorable weather conditions, the excitement after a successful winter crop promises a bumper year.

Farmers in Quynh Nguyen commune (Quynh Phu) prepare the land to plant spring rice.

With the goal of planting over 74,000 hectares of spring rice, striving to achieve a yield of over 70 quintals/hectare, with an expected output of over 510,000 tons, from the morning of January 4, many farmers in the province went to the fields to prepare for the new crop. The image of fields bustling with people, plows and transplanters working in harmony shows the proactiveness and readiness of the people right from the first days of the year.

In Dong Hung district, the working atmosphere is more bustling than ever. From early morning, people have been out in the fields, their hands quickly preparing the land and planting rice.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoan, Cao Mo Dong village, Phong Duong Tien commune shared: My family planted 8 sao of TBR225, Huong Com. This year the weather is favorable, not too cold, so my family took advantage of going to the fields early to ensure the season. Hopefully this spring the rice will be good, have a good harvest, and prices will be stable so that people can have a prosperous year.

Not only in Phong Duong Tien commune, but also in many other localities in the district, farmers are urgently getting to work. Plows and harrows are operating at full capacity, helping to improve the soil, creating a solid foundation for rice plants to grow and develop.

In Kien Xuong town, the production atmosphere at the beginning of the year is equally bustling. Farmers focus on taking care of rice seedlings and preparing the land for planting.

Mr. Nguyen Van Nam, Secretary of the Party Cell of Hung Long area, said: This spring crop, the whole area planted over 80 hectares with rice varieties TBR225, T10, Bac Thom No. 7. Thanks to the application of mechanization in production, the planting took place more quickly and conveniently. Currently, the area has 5 transplanters, helping to free up the labor of farmers. It is expected that from February 7, the transplanters will officially go to the fields and the planting will be completed before February 15. The introduction of machinery into production not only helps increase labor productivity but also ensures uniformity in planting, thereby helping the rice plants grow better, limiting pests and diseases and improving the quality of rice grains.

In all the fields in Quynh Phu district, the atmosphere of urgent labor is everywhere. The whole district has planted nearly 10,900 hectares of spring rice with the target of achieving an average yield of 71.77 quintals/ha. The structure of rice varieties this year has changed in a positive direction, the proportion of high-quality rice varieties accounts for 35% of the area.

In Quynh Nguyen commune, after harvesting winter crops, farmers quickly carried out land preparation and rice seedling care to plant spring rice on time.

Mr. Hoang Dinh Tam, Director of Quynh Nguyen Agricultural Service Cooperative, said: Right after the Tet holiday, farmers went to the fields and started producing spring rice with a sense of urgency and determination. The whole commune strives to complete the sowing of over 300 hectares of spring rice before February 15. Since the beginning of the year, the cooperative has proactively promoted and instructed farmers to sow rice on schedule, provided seeds, fertilizers and technical support, and farmers have taken advantage of favorable weather to speed up the sowing progress.

In the fields, the atmosphere of labor is bustling. Plows and harrows operate continuously, helping to speed up the land preparation process. Many families have proactively sown rice seedlings before Tet to be able to transplant rice as soon as the weather warms up.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hai, Phuong Qua Nam village, Quynh Nguyen commune said: This year we planted many rice varieties with higher quality, suitable for local farming conditions. Hopefully, with careful preparation and support from agricultural mechanisms and policies, this year's spring crop will be successful.

Not only in Dong Hung, Kien Xuong or Quynh Phu, but also in all fields of Thai Binh, farmers are actively working in the fields. Cooperatives have plans to provide technical guidance, provide seeds, fertilizers and advise on planting schedules suitable for each locality. In addition, the application of scientific and technical advances in production has also been promoted. Many localities have encouraged farmers to apply the sparse planting method to save seeds, create conditions for healthy rice growth and limit pests and diseases. Along with that, support programs for seeds, fertilizers and production mechanization are helping farmers reduce costs and improve production efficiency.

One of the important factors that facilitated farmers to go to the fields early was the favorable weather at the beginning of this year. The weather was warm, there was no prolonged cold, and there was enough drizzle to keep the soil soft, making it convenient for tillage and planting. These were ideal conditions for the seedlings to grow healthily, ready for the rice transplanting process in early February. Given these favorable conditions, the agricultural sector has recommended that farmers strictly follow the crop calendar, choose high-quality rice varieties, and take good care of the plants right from the beginning of the season to ensure the highest yield. In addition, agricultural service cooperatives have also proactively regulated water resources, instructed farmers on fertilization techniques, and pest control, helping the rice plants grow healthily right from the first days of planting.

Careful preparation and enthusiastic work spirit of farmers from the beginning of the year are opening up prospects for a successful spring crop. By applying scientific and technological advances, expanding mechanization and selecting high-quality rice varieties, the province expects to continue achieving high yields in 2025, contributing to improving income and living standards for farmers.