Severe weather conditions on the last days of May has affected agricultural production in Hoa Binh province. In order to minimise the impact of extreme weather on rice yields, local farmers have mobilised human resources to harvest ripe paddy.


Farmers in Thong Nhat commune, Lac Thuy district, harvest paddy in the field.

According to Lac Thuy district’s Division of Agriculture and Rural Development, as of the end of May 2024, the district has harvested over 1,200 hectares of paddy, reaching over 76% of the plan. The total production of food grains reached nearly 15,800 tonnes.

Along with Lac Thuy, districts and Hoa Binh city are accelerating the progress of harvesting. So far, the province has harvested over 3,990 hectares of the spring paddy crop.

In the spring crop of 2024, the province has cultivated nearly 16,000 hectares of paddy, 15,500 hectares of corn, nearly 1,300 hectares of sweet potatoes, 6,300 hectares of vegetables and beans of all kinds. Districts and Hoa Binh city have directed specialised divisions to closely work with farmers to accelerate the harvest of the spring paddy crop.

In order to minimise damage due to unfavorable weather conditions for crops, the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a document directing the production of winter-spring crops in 2023 - 2024 and implementing the production plan for summer-autumn crops and crops in 2024.

Accordingly, for the areas of spring paddy being harvested, localities should allocate maximum human resources and machines to urgently harvest quickly and compactly, avoiding damage due to rains accompanied by whirlwinds. On the harvested areas, plow cages are deployed to bury the residues early, combined with the treatment of biological products to quickly decompose the residues, limit organic poisoning and pests and diseases in the next crop.

For rice production in the 2024 season, localities have been asked to give priority to varieties with short growing time, high yield and decent quality. Each locality should choose from 2-3 main paddy varieties and cultivate centrally by area to facilitate the care and control of pests and diseases.


Related Topics


Hoa Binh holds digital transformation festival, launches digital literacy movement

On May 15, the Hoa Binh Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation launched the "Digital Literacy for All” movement. The event was held both in-person and virtually, connecting provincial authorities with district-level Party committees and local communities across communes, wards, and townships.

Hoa Binh province honours outstanding intellectuals

The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province on May 16 held a conference to honour outstanding intellectuals for their contributions in 2025.

Hoa Binh Newspaper merged with provincial Radio and Television Station

The Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee has held a conference to announce the provincial Party Committee’s decision about the merger of Hoa Binh Newspaper and the provincial Radio and Television Station, along with the Standing Board’s appointment decisions.

Hoa Binh city takes on a new look

After the historic victory on April 30, 1975, which liberated the South and reunified the country, the whole Vietnam embarked on a new mission — promoting peace and reconstructing the nation with century-defining projects. On the fierce Da River, over 30,000 engineers, sappers, and construction workers battled against rocky mountains and raging floods to achieve a remarkable feat. The Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia at that time, officially began generating electricity, lighting up the North and ushering in a new era of industrialisation.

Muong Dong seizes momentum for breakthrough growth

Muong Dong in Kim Boi district, one of the four major Muong regions in Hoa Binh province, is harnessing its revolutionary legacy and cultural heritage to drive socio-economic transformation.

Hoa Binh people take pride in national reunification anniversary

Throughout April, the joyful atmosphere of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification spread nationwide. Together with the whole country, residents in Hoa Binh city also expressed their patriotism through meaningful and practical actions.