The rhythm of the harvest season

Under the sweltering summer sun, farmers across the fields of Tuyen Quang Province are working tirelessly to stay on schedule for the summer-autumn rice crop.

With a target of cultivating nearly 52,000 hectares of rice, a vibrant atmosphere of agricultural production can be seen throughout the province. The sounds of tractors, lively conversations, and laughter are weaving together a vivid picture of rural life and labor. Through the lens of our photographer, a series of memorable moments captures the spirit and optimism of a promising new crop season.

After completing the spring rice harvest, farmers immediately prepare seedbeds and begin work for the summer-autumn planting season.

Selecting rice varieties suited to local soil conditions and seasonal requirements is crucial, as it directly affects yield and grain quality.

Many households continue to rely on buffaloes for plowing, particularly in small and fragmented fields.

Rice seedlings are gathered and transported to the fields for transplanting.

In smaller paddies, the traditional method of carrying seedlings by shoulder pole remains practical and effective.

Where farm roads are accessible, farmers can transport seedlings using buffalo carts.

Seedlings are placed in containers that can be pulled across muddy fields, making the transplanting process more convenient.

Today, tractors are used to prepare approximately 70–80 percent of the land for rice cultivation.

Many households continue the tradition of exchanging labor and helping one another during the transplanting season.

Some workers earn additional income by providing rice-transplanting services for around VND 250,000 per day.

During the intense summer heat, many women wear cooling jackets to help regulate body temperature and work more comfortably in the fields.

Quang Hoa