People in Thuong Am commune (Son Duong) pull out seedlings to plant spring rice.

On the morning of the 4th day of Tet (February 13), the fields of Thuong Am commune (Son Duong) were bustling. In the fields that had enough water, the women and sisters were laughing and chatting happily, their hands quickly planting rice. Comrade Luong Trung Son, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thuong Am commune, said that half a month near Tet, the water source is favorable, the seedlings are qualified for sowing, the commune has urged people to prepare land and sow during Tet. However, due to prolonged and severe cold weather, in order to limit losses, the commune had to change the plan and postpone the time of putting seedlings into the field. The entire spring rice area of the commune was planted after Tet. Around the 10th day of Tet, the commune will plant the entire area, within the seasonal frame.
In early spring, people in Hoa An commune (Chiem Hoa) rushed to the fields, many fields were covered with the green color of young seedlings. Mr. Ha Van Kien, from Lien Ket village, excitedly said that he and the farmers of Lien Ket village started spring from the 3rd day of Tet, and their children who came home from working far away were also very excited to go to the fields to help their parents plant rice, progressing production. output faster. This year's spring crop, his family planted 4 acres, all of which were high quality rice varieties. Mr. Kien shared that the weather is changing abnormally, it is likely that severe and harmful cold will reappear. To protect young rice, he regularly visits the fields, bedding banks, keeping the water level stable for the rice, and at the same time Add kitchen ash and phosphorus.
Reflecting from many farmers, this year's spring crop is both favorable and difficult. At the beginning of the production season, the weather was extremely cold and prolonged, forcing farmers to postpone their seeding plans, but in return water for production was abundant, this is an important condition for spring production.
Along with rice cultivation, farmers in the province are also focusing on growing corn, peanuts and vegetables to serve tourists during this spring festival season.
According to the summary of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, as of the 5th day of Tet (February 15), 50% of the spring crop land area has been covered with green young rice. It is expected that by the 10th of Tet, over 18,000 hectares of rice will be planted on time. The joy of the new year and the spirit of productive labor are taking place, promising a bountiful golden harvest.