The sugarcane beetle species mainly include the black scarab, the brown beetle and the large brown hairy beetle, which often arise and cause strong damage in sandy soil, riverbank soil, soil with light mechanical composition, or on specialized cultivation areas, growing sugarcane for many years, not rotating crops with other crops. NASU technicians check for insects entering the lamp trap. Photo: NASU. The life cycle of these beetles lasts from 365 to 720 days, going through 4 stages: egg, larva (worm), pupa and adult. Over the years, Nghe An Sugarcane Company Limited (NASU) has researched and applied integrated measures to effectively manage sugarcane beetles in the company’s raw sugarcane areas. This is the result that NASU has studied the management of sugarcane beetles in many countries such as China, Thailand, Indonesia… to apply on NASU’s sugarcane material area. Mr. Nguyen Hoang Son Phong, engineer of NASU said that sugarcane field was damaged by beetle larvae, yield decreased by 13-54%, sugar decreased from 11-57%. The original cane is more severely damaged by beetles than silk cane. Larvae (larvae) hatch from eggs, live in the soil for an average of 240 – 480 days (larvae of the brown hairy beetle are larger, longer than the beetle species) before transitioning to the pupa and adult stage. During the development cycle, larvae are active in the ground, age 1 and 2 in addition to eating cane roots, also eat organic matter, humus, decayed organic fertilizer or bagasse. Light traps are quite simple but effective in killing beetles applied in the cane material area of ​​NASU. Photo: NASU. From the end of the age of 2, the larvae only feed on the roots and underground stems of sugarcane. The 3-year-old larvae have a long sexual development time and cause the most damage to sugarcane, making sugarcane unable to grow, withering, drying and dying, leading to a decrease in sugarcane and sugar yield. The more damage the harvest stage, the more obvious. When the 3-year-old larvae are full, they begin to build cocoons out of soil and pupate to stay in the cocoon. If the weather conditions are favorable, after about 20 days, the pupae will turn into an adult, break the cocoon and crawl to the ground. Unfavorable weather conditions, especially low soil moisture and low temperature, will prolong the pupal development time. This extended period, called the hibernation period, can last up to 4 months. Effective management of beetles According to the research as well as the process applied effectively at NASU, control beetle larvae by plowing the soil thoroughly before planting sugarcane, collecting larvae and spreading the granular insecticide Patox 4GR, with the amount of 40 kg/ha in rows when planting sugarcane. Beetles trapped in nets. Photo: NASU. However, the method of spraying granular pesticides into the soil, in addition to killing larvae, will destroy beneficial microorganisms and insects in the soil, affecting the soil environment. The adults of these sugarcane beetles tend to be strong with light, fly out to mate from March to May, after showers with an amount of over 20mm. This is the best time to kill adults, limit egg laying, and reduce later harm caused by larvae. Mr. Hoang Quoc Tiem, a long-time sugarcane grower in Dua village, Nghia Yen commune (Nghia Dan, Nghe An) said that in the spring crop of 2021, in addition to killing larvae when growing sugarcane, NASU has implemented additional measures to destroy them. maturity such as using lamp traps, casting nets, and making traps in the field. The light trap is designed to be able to install light bulbs from the grid, battery lights or solar power systems. Traps are made by taking advantage of plastic containers, above are lights, below are placed water, add diesel oil to prevent the adults from moving out of the trap. In the middle of the light trap, install 2 corrugated iron sheets of size 40 cm x 60 cm, perpendicular to each other. As adults, beetles are attracted to light, flying into traps will collide with corrugated iron and fall into the water. After the rainy nights of early summer, each light trap catches 250-300 brown beetle adults, 40-50 black beetle adults, and 20-30 large brown-haired clipping adults and lots of adults of other sugarcane borers. The “product” obtained after a night of light traps includes many different species of beetles and borers… Photo: NASU. In addition, on the field, a fishing net is installed, the size of the net is 1cm x 1cm, and the adults move hundreds of fish of all kinds after every night it rains. In the sugarcane field, from 50 – 100m, dig pit traps, measuring 30 cm deep x 60 cm long x 60 cm wide, below the manure and by-products, which are the preferred food of adults, mixed with drugs. Low-odor insecticide is Goldra so that when adults eat it, it will be destroyed. According to the research results of scientists, the female beetle species can lay an average of 229-328 eggs, the lowest hatching rate from eggs to larvae is 70%. With the method of killing adults from light traps and netting in the field, it will limit a lot of harm caused by larvae to sugarcane … Mr. Phan Van Toan, Director of Agricultural Extension of Nghe An Sugar Co., Ltd. said that with the above management method, the rate of damage of beetles on both silk and sugarcane fields is reduced. This is the money for the company to expand the model on the raw material area in the coming years to stabilize the material area and improve production efficiency for farmers.

27P53 hybrid rice model in Thanh Chuong, Nghe An. Pioneer (now Corteva Agriscience) has pioneered in investment, research and development of new generation 3-line hybrid rice varieties. By applying scientific and technological advances, especially molecular biotechnology, successfully hybridized and commercialized the rice variety PHB71, which is one of the first high-quality hybrid rice varieties that retains high yield. planted in Vietnam in 2010. The year 2019 marks a new turning point in the research, introduction, selection and development of 3-line hybrid rice, when Corteva Agriscience launched the 27P53 rice variety. This is a new generation 3-line hybrid rice that has been evaluated by the Scientific Council for Seed Recognition of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as a rice variety with outstanding yield and quality, wide adaptability, good resistance to pests and diseases and adverse external conditions. The variety was officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in October 2019. The 27P53 variety has a short TGST, only from 120-125 days in the spring crop, 100-105 days in the summer-autumn crop and the Mekong Delta. After the 27P53 rice variety was officially recognized, farmers in the rice growing areas received and planted it on a large scale throughout the provinces of Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Yen Bai, Cao Bang, Dak Lak… bringing high economic efficiency. . Farmer Luu Xuan Bay, Phu Thanh commune, Yen Thanh, Nghe An, shared: “Through the practice of 3 production seasons, the 27P53 rice variety is easy to sow, the seeds germinate well, the seedling has good cold tolerance, and the tillering is healthy. and concentrated, less ineffective, resistant to pests and diseases. Especially, rice variety 27P53 has outstanding resistance to falling, high yield from 8-9 tons/ha, high quality rice and rice. The rice grain is long, less white, clear, and the rice is soft, and when cooled, the rice still retains its original softness, this is the best hybrid rice variety that I have ever grown. Model of a large sample field (65.67 ha) spring 2021 crop in Yen Thanh, Nghe An. According to Mr. Nguyen Tien Duc, Director of Nghe An Plantation and Plant Protection Sub-Department: “Nghe An is a large hybrid rice growing province with more than 40,000 ha/year. The presence of good varieties such as 27P53 is of great significance to the locality because some varieties have not kept their original stability.” Present in Vietnam since 1995, Corteva Agriscience always strives not only to provide innovative and sustainable solutions but also to improve the quality of life of the community. The introduction of 3-line hybrid rice varieties such as 27P31, 27P53 into production contributes to helping farmers increase productivity, quality and economic efficiency from rice cultivation. “With more than 200 years of expertise and experience in the field of agriculture, as well as for the past 25 years with Vietnam Agriculture, Corteva Agriscience is committed to continuing to accompany Vietnamese farmers”, Mr. Ngo Lanh, Sales Director Corteva Agriscience Vietnam shared. Corteva Agrisciences is a merger of 3 companies Dow AgroSciences, DuPont Crop Protection & DuPont Pioneer with the goal of becoming an independent agricultural company leading in seed technology, pesticides and digital agriculture, helping to maximize optimize farmers’ productivity as well as build a sustainable agriculture globally. DuPont Crop Protection was founded in 1802, Dow AgroSciences was founded in 1897 and Pioneer was founded in 1926. Over the past 200 years, the three companies have provided groundbreaking, sustainable solutions in control. insects, weeds, pests and diseases, and pioneering the research and development of hybrid rice and maize hybrids that help farmers improve yields and crop quality worldwide. 2018 marked a turning point in the history of the global agricultural industry when 3 companies completed the merger to officially operate under the name Corteva Agriscience.

High quality 2-line hybrid rice variety LP1603. The late Professor Vien Long Binh is the founder of Vien Long Binh High-Tech Agriculture Joint Stock Company (Yuan LongPing High Tech). In the North Central region last winter-spring crop, both rice varieties were highly appreciated by farmers for their outstanding yield (9 tons/ha on a large scale), good quality of rice. Especially, the anti-falling ability of LP1601 has helped farmers to preserve their productivity against continuous storms right before the time of harvest. Also with the advantage of high yield, delicious rice, and resistance to blast, farmers in the northern mountainous provinces brought bags of LP1601 seeds planted in the previous crop to the store to buy seeds for this year’s crop. Agronomic characteristics of two new hybrid rice varieties: Two-line hybrid rice variety LP1601 LP1601 has good quality rice, amylose content 12.21%. Delicious, soft, flavorful rice. The LP1601 variety is a two-line hybrid rice variety that was crossed and selected by Yuan LongPing High Tech. LP1601 was tested and recognized by LongPing Plant Breeding Research Company (Vietnam) in Vietnam. The variety has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for production in the Northern provinces, in the Spring and Summer crops according to Decision No. 291/QD-TT-CLT signed on November 24, 2020. Growing time in Spring: 130 – 141 days, Season: 105 – 110 days. Plant height ranges from 110-115 cm. The variety has a set of upright leaves, heart of mo, durable green, compact, large cotton, fine seeds. Good resistance to shedding, resistance to blast disease, resistance to other pests and diseases and quite unfavorable conditions. The average net yield is 80-90 quintals/ha, good intensive farming can reach 100 quintals/ha. LP1601 has good rice quality (elongated, clear rice grain, high milling rate, head rice ratio reaches 84.53%), amylose content 12.21%. Delicious, soft, flavorful rice. Quality two-line hybrid rice variety LP1603 LP1603 has good quality rice, amylose content 12.66%. Delicious, soft, flexible, flavorful rice. The quality 2-line hybrid rice variety LP1603 was tested and recognized by Yuan LongPing High Tech Group, and LongPing Seed Research Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) conducted testing and recognition in Vietnam. The variety has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for production in the Northern provinces, in the Spring and Summer crops according to Decision No. 32/QD-TT-CLT dated 4/2/2021. Growing time in Spring: 131 – 141 days, Season: 105 – 110 days. Plant height ranges from 102-110 cm. LP1603 has a set of long-lasting green, long-lasting cotton leaves. Good resistance to shedding, resistance to blast disease, resistance to other pests and diseases and quite unfavorable conditions. The average net yield is 80-90 quintals/ha, good intensive farming can reach 100 quintals/ha. LP1603 has good rice quality (elongated, clear rice grains, high milling rate, head rice ratio of 85.37%), amylose content of 12.66%. Delicious, soft, flexible, flavorful rice.

High yield pure rice variety Huong Binh. Huong glutinous rice variety and Huong Binh quality rice variety were selected and created by Hong Quang – Ninh Binh Agricultural Materials Company Limited (Hong Quang Company) from imported materials, the variety has been recognized for circulation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. at Decision No. 100/QD-TT-CLT dated May 7, 2020 and Decision No. 125/QD-TT-CLT dated June 19, 2020; registered for copyright protection, protection certificate No. 34.VN.2021. The recognized circulation area includes the Northern and North Central provinces. Huong glutinous rice variety Similar to Huong sticky rice. With a short growth period, in the cold weather of the spring crop of 2021, this rice variety from sowing to harvesting is only 125 days, the crop is about 100 days, suitable for planting both crops, barefoot and barefoot. , and low. The average tree is 105-110cm tall, the tree is quite resistant to falling. The overall shape of Huong sticky rice is more beautiful than N97 or N98, medium tillering, compact laying, dark green leaves, moderate leaf stand, narrow leaf angle and long life span. ripe red tail. The seeds are round, the husk is bright yellow, the rice code is quite attractive, the percentage of seeds is high, in the spring crop of 2021, the seeds will be over 95%, the seeds are bigger than N98, the weight of 1000 seeds is 26-27 g. Glutinous rice is very suitable for processing glutinous starch, making cakes and cooking wine. According to the comments of processing households, Huong sticky rice wine has a higher alcohol recovery rate than other varieties (N87 or N97). In terms of quality: Glutinous rice has a slight aroma, much better than N97 and N98, the rice surface is uniform in color, opaque white, and uniform, if harvested fresh, dried, the percentage of milled rice is high 69-70%, the rice is flexible and not sticky; The softness of rice is almost equivalent to N98. Especially, Huong sticky rice has good resistance to blast disease, 4 crops are monitored, including those with favorable conditions for the growth of blast fungus, infected varieties are burned, but Huong sticky rice is still safe. Dry blight and leaf blight in the crop are also light, so planting Huong sticky rice costs less pesticides, saving costs. Huong sticky rice has a high yield, an average of 70-75 quintals/ha in spring crop, balanced intensive farming, good foothills reaching 8.0-8.5 tons/ha, in the trial Huong sticky rice exceeded N97 10-12. %. High-yield and high-quality rice variety Huong Binh Rice variety Huong Binh. The variety has a growth period of 125-130 days in the spring crop and 100-105 days in the winter crop; suitable for planting both crops in a year in the northern and northern central provinces, barefoot and lowland. Huong Binh has a compact tree shape, good branching, high percentage of flowers, medium-sized flowers, thick seeds, elongated seeds, and thin, bright yellow rice husks. Grain weight 23-24 g/1000 grains, high rice ratio 67-68%, beautiful rice surface, in rice, eating quality is assessed as quite delicious, rice is soft, flexible, cooked rice overnight is not damaged. wet and still maintain the plasticity, thick rice, amiloze content 17-18%. About the overall shape: Huong Binh has a height of about 110cm, leaves are dark green, thick leaves, hard leaves, average leaf width 0.8-1cm, vertical leaf angle, functional leaf life high. Shapes accept a scale of 1 (best). Huong Binh is quite resistant to rice blast, dry blight, has not seen any serious damage from BPH, the crop is very light, only in the foothills of the lowland fields and with late nitrogen fertilization. The disadvantage of Huong Binh is that the cotton neck is not long (cotton neck is 0-0.5cm). The average yield on bare feet in the spring crop is 7.5-8.5 tons/ha (270-300kg/sao in the North). Hit the season everywhere In the spring crop of 2021, Hong Quang Company has cooperated with a number of rice processing and milling enterprises, deploying a series of production sites from the Red River Delta, North Central, and South Central Coast regions. . Everywhere, Huong and Huong Binh glutinous rice is also abundant, commercial rice of these two varieties is purchased fresh by businesses at a price of 6.0-6.7 thousand VND/kg, making farmers extremely excited, because just good season, just get the price and save the cost of drying. In Quang Nam, the family of Mr. Nguyen Van Chu, Dien An 1 Cooperative, Dien Ban district transplanted 1,000 m2 of Huong Binh variety, collected 1,080 kg of fresh rice, and dried more than 8 tons/ha. Mrs. Nguyen Thi Linh’s family, Bac Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, Nghe An planted 1.5 ha of Huong sticky rice, collected over 13 tons of fresh rice, yielding 8.6 tons/ha. Mr. Hoang Van is also in Yen Thanh, hamlet 7, Cong Thanh commune, planting 5,000m2 (5 sao of Central Coast) of Huong Binh variety, with an average yield of 460 kg of fresh rice/stick. In Le Thuy – Quang Binh, in many material areas, farmers planted Huong Binh and Huong sticky rice varieties with a huge yield of 400-450kg/sao Central, many people said that they have not seen a good rice crop and as much rice as the one. hey, god compensated for the flood damage in the previous crop, lost all of his mother’s breeds, his property… In Quang Xuong, Nong Cong (Thanh Hoa), 4 areas of raw materials for growing Huong and Huong Binh sticky rice with purchase contracts with enterprises are all in season and at good prices. In Ninh Binh, Khanh Trung Cooperative, Yen Khanh district, we met a delegation of farmer households and agricultural service cooperatives to visit the field to evaluate these two varieties in the field of spring crop, May 25, 2021. Mr. Suat’s household in Village 7 in Khanh Trung commune commented, he has planted Huong sticky rice a few seasons ago, he likes it because it is hardy, resistant to falling and especially not blasted, when harvested, a business has fresh weight and high price. Ms. Lai Thi Hao, also in Khanh Trung, had the same comment as Mr. Suat and said she would expand the next two rice varieties. Mr. Dinh Van Thuyet, Director of Khanh Trung Agricultural Service Cooperative, and evaluated the reality in the field with a group of advanced farmers. an enterprise in the district selected and created, real people, real work, we witnessed the company’s technical staff sifting through the selection, measuring and testing, comparing, then representing it on a mass basis, very confident. . Next season we plan to give 140-150 ha. In this commune, traders also buy fresh and compete with each other, the village and commune have to arrange the schedule and location. In Yen Mo, Ninh Binh, with 10 ha of Huong Binh variety, the average fresh yield is 280 kg/sao in the North, many households over 300 kg of fresh/sao in the North. Businesses collect fresh and pay people 6,000 – 6,500 VND/kg depending on the type. With an average yield of 8.5-10 tons/ha of fresh rice, farmers earn an average of 56-57 million VND/ha, the total cost from seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labor land (90,000d/sao BB, equivalent to nearly 2,500,000d/ha, harvested by combine harvesters 100,000d/pole, equivalent to 2,800,000d/ha…). According to the calculation of all costs, each hectare costs 19.5 million to 20 million VND, so this crop with Huong and Huong Binh sticky rice, farmers who spend 100,000 VND will get 280,000 VND in profit. net is 25-26 million VND/ha.

Dr. Le Hung Phong – Director of the Center for Research and Development of Hybrid Rice (Institute of Food and Food Plants) – with a new generation of hybrid rice. Photo: Duong Dinh Tuong. Advantages and disadvantages of domestic hybrid rice Dr. Le Hung Phong – Director of the Center for Research and Development of Hybrid Rice (Institute of Food Plants and Food Plants), who was black because of sunburn, just led me to visit the new generation hybrids mentioned. When he was a student at the University of Agriculture I, he himself chose to be a rice breeder, and his graduation thesis was also about hybrid rice, guided by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Tram. She advised: “If you like this job, then go to the Center for Research and Development of Hybrid Rice.” At that time, this unit was just established in 1994. Until now this is still the only research center in this field. According to Mr. Phong, if the southern part of the breed is mainly from the IRRI International Rice Research Institute, the northern part is mainly from China, both hybrid and pure. Research on hybrid rice in our country can be divided into several stages: From 1995 to 2000, we basically researched and perfected and mastered the technology of F1 seed production and production of parental lines imported from China. Country. From 2000 – 2010 mainly use the available Chinese mother line to cross with his father’s line. Therefore, the hybrid advantage in yield as well as quality of the domestic variety cannot exceed that of the imported Chinese variety. From there, we oriented, in addition to using imported materials from that source, to improve and introduce sterility genes, restore genes, and create new Vietnamese parent materials. In the period of 2011 – 2015, University of Agriculture I (now the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture) and the Center for Research and Development of Hybrid Rice under the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (now part of the Food Crop Institute). food plants) has created parent lines with its own orientation such as E15S, T6S, AMS35S, D116S, AMS211A,14A… These are the mother lines of some quality Vietnamese hybrid rice varieties such as HQ19, Aromatic hybrid 6, HYT124… In the basic spring crop, we use Chinese hybrid rice varieties because they have more advantages in yield and shape, but the main crop uses two-line hybrid rice varieties produced in the country because of the short growing time, better resistance to pests and diseases, better quality. Currently, the quality of imported hybrid rice varieties is getting better and better, such as: Thai Xuyen 111; Ly2099; LP1601… Besides, we have also successfully chosen to create quality two-line hybrid rice varieties that can grow two crops in a year such as HQ19, Hybrid Aroma 6, HYT124, MCH2… Close-up of new hybrid rice. Photo: Duong Dinh Tuong. The general orientation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is to select hybrid rice varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases, improve quality, and respond to climate change. Indeed, we also have success in breeding such as having parental lines for quality breeding, transferring genes for resistance to pests and diseases. So far, we have varieties that can be said to be of equal quality to the best imported hybrid rice today, Thai Xuyen 111 (sometimes selling up to 150,000 VND/kg), for example, two-line hybrid rice HQ19, HYT124, Hybrid aromatic 6, MCH2… with a selling price of 100,000 – 120,000 VND/kg, some promising three-line hybrid rice varieties, such as HYT325, HYT315, with rice seeds over 7mm long, clear rice, amylose content 16-18%, fragrant rice. However, one of the weaknesses of the domestic varieties is that the shape in the field is not as eye-catching as the Chinese hybrid rice varieties because they have technologies and genetic resources that not only create high yields, The quality and shape are still very nice… We have created our own parent lines from Chinese materials, unfortunately, we have not effectively exploited the male sterility genes from native rice and domestic wild rice. Select varieties in the direction of rice for export According to Mr. Phong, recently, the hybrid rice market has gone down because of the competition of high-quality pure rice, especially in the Red River Delta provinces. In addition, due to industrialization and urbanization, the area of ​​rice cultivation has decreased, the demand for food is not large, the price of imported seeds is high, and the source of seeds cannot be proactive while domestic goods can only meet 30-35 years. % need. The goal of developing hybrid rice in the coming time is not necessarily to increase the cultivated area, but to raise the proportion of domestic products from more than 30-35% to 40.50%…, conquering the market by high quality seeds. Dr. Le Hung Phong: “The results of our work up to now can be said to have not been as expected”. Photo: Duong Dinh Tuong. Dr. Le Hung Phong confided: “In the past, we used to joke: “Although hybrid rice is hybrid, the yield is still twice that of normal rice”, but in fact, research shows that “to create hybrid rice varieties, time Time and effort must be twice that of pure rice.” For example, the research time to select a pure rice variety can be 5 years, but it takes 10 years for hybrid rice. Moreover, the production of hybrid rice seeds by external pollination, depends a lot on weather conditions, on the characteristics of pollen recipients and pollens of the mother and father lines, whether parents combine to create an advantage or not… In short, the production of hybrid rice seeds requires a large investment but the risk is high, so well-known enterprises like ThaiBinhseed have not invested in the production of hybrid rice seeds, Vinaseed only focuses on the production of hybrid rice varieties. old system, easy to do like Nhi uu 838 and now it’s time to start with new varieties imported from China. Besides, there are also private enterprises, the provincial Seed Center has copyright like Cuong Tan Co., Ltd., Hai Phong High-Tech Agriculture Joint Stock Company, Lao Cai Seed Center, Thanh Hoa Institute of Agricultural Science, Vietseed … to invest in domestic hybrid rice production. Currently, the official hybrid rice research and breeding system only has the Crop Research and Development Institute of the Vietnam National Academy of Agriculture and the Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center of the Institute of Food Crops and Food Plants. . We are implementing a program to select and breed hybrid rice that is qualified for export. In addition, starting research on selecting hybrid rice varieties to cope with climate change. HYT 315 – new generation hybrid rice at the Center for Research and Development of Hybrid Rice. Photo: Duong Dinh Tuong. Making good seeds, but selling copyrights at this time is difficult because two or three successful harvests and one loss is zero production effort, so businesses are not eager. There is a new direction of combining with businesses to jointly invest, share profits as well as risks. The Center is now a partially autonomous (45-50%) non-business unit. The results of our work to date can be said to have not been as expected. For example, the phenotype of domestic hybrid rice compared with Chinese hybrid rice is still poor, and needs to be improved to be closer to imported varieties. What I regret most is that the opportunity to contribute to the development of domestic hybrid rice production is that at the time when HYT100 was recognized as a variety, there was no strong business to invest in it. The quality of the HYT100 is good, but there are difficulties in seed production, which are also common weaknesses of quality hybrid rice varieties. If this weakness can be improved, the opportunity for development will be better. I think there are still many things that can be exploited and believe that hybrid rice will grow well. I used to go to an expert in Africa where rice is only for invited guests, proving that the rice grain still plays a huge role in the world with densely populated countries or need to ensure food security. In order to develop hybrid rice and pure rice in particular and the seed industry in general, if the State and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development do not have policies to invest in-depth in domestic research, it will be difficult to compete with foreign products. Large enterprises, with a lot of money, only invest in research at the level of exploration and testing of varieties, not in-depth research. Therefore, appropriate attention and investment is still needed for non-business units doing research to ensure continuity and to produce good products.

Not only in North America, Australian farmers also have a headache with these two invasive plants known as super weeds. Photo: Civileats Recent studies have shown that Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth weeds threaten the food supply in North America and are increasingly resistant to herbicides, costing farmers a lot, especially by reducing yield and crop profitability. The results of the study showed that the broadleaf weeds Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, which damage corn and soybeans in the Midwest of the United States, once caused yield losses of 40 to 70%. Accordingly, Bayer Crop Science has announced a new herbicide, expected to be released by the middle of this decade to help soybean and corn farmers combat weed problems, in particular two Dangerous invasive plants are Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Accordingly, the research and development of a new herbicide line Diflufenican will be introduced under the brand name Convintro. While it awaits approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Convintro products will be made available to soybean growers for use in post-ripening and pre-ripening applications. germination. Officials from the German chemical group also revealed that the new line of herbicides will also serve as a weed control tool for corn farmers. “Diflufenican has been used for many years in Europe and has demonstrated its ability to manage broad-leaved weeds in crops such as,” said Robert Schrick, Bayer’s crop protection product business lead lentils and winter cereals”. “The addition of a new product Diflufenican as the active ingredient for use in soybeans and corn is not only a first in North America, but also a new field of use for the two crops. Dangerous invasive weeds are Palmer amaranth and Waterhemp to protect soybean and corn fields. Accordingly, we will provide farmers with one more tool to add to their weed management plans,” said Robert Schrick at the press conference. Dwight Lingenfelter, an agricultural extension collaborator in the United States, stands next to a tall weed in a cornfield. Photo: PENN STATE Although the introduction of Diflufenican promises to help soybean farmers manage weeds and regain yield, Schrick says a balanced pest management approach is still the right way. “When it comes to weed management, the best approach is still an integrated, multi-site approach. Management plans that cover many years and a variety of crops will help farmers avoid problems like resistance,” said Mr. “Effective options for integrated weed management are a necessity,” said Frank Rittemann, Bayer Brand Manager for herbicide lines that damage corn, soybeans and cotton. We’re looking at chemicals that control some of the most challenging pests for farmers, and we’re relying on science to bring the best options to market, including in locations never before seen. previously exploited”. The Bayer research team continues to explore expanding opportunities to address today’s challenges and drive new innovations for our customers. “While there may be no silver bullet, our focus on crop protection will provide relentless advancements to add new tools where farmers need them,” said Mr. Rittemann. it’s the best”. Male (left) and female (right) Waterhemp weeds bloom in purple-red flowers in a soybean field in Chatham-Kent County, Ontario, Canada. Photo: fieldcropnews Earlier in a study published in the journal Weed Science , researchers from the University of Illinois (USA) have identified genetic markers that distinguish the male weed Waterhemp and the female weed Palmer amaranth. This milestone is seen as a new approach to genetics that may one day reduce the need for chemical drugs to control weeds. The researchers’ goal is to one day introduce genetically modified male plants to mate with wild female plants. The transgenic male plants will carry the gene drive (a technique to induce inheritance that favors specific genes to alter the population as a whole), a segment of DNA coding for masculinity will be passed on to all. its offspring and so on. Eventually, all plants in a given population will become male, reproduction will cease and the grass population will be destroyed.

Production line automation chuyền Stepping into the Z131 Factory (trade name is 31 Electromechanical and Explosives One Member Limited Liability Company), the modern machinery and chain system makes many people admire. These can be mentioned as: Automatic welding robot arm produces uniform products such as stamping, quality assurance, aesthetics; Automatic paint line helps to cover the product with beautiful glossy paint, meeting high technical standards… The benefit from these chains is that workers do not have to directly participate in hazardous and arduous jobs that pose a risk to health. Over the years, Z131 Factory has focused on investing in advanced equipment and high automation. According to Colonel Hoang Thanh Son, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the 31 Electromechanical and Explosives One Member Company Limited, this is an important factor for the factory to keep pace with the increasing requirements for production capacity and quality. product quantity. For example, the industrial explosives production line at the factory is currently in the most modern technology group of Vietnam and the world. This line only needs 6-7 operators instead of the previous need of 21 people per shift, not only increasing product quality but also doubling productivity. The automatic coating system of Z131 Factory helps products to be uniform in quality, ensuring technical and artistic standards. Factory Z131 also promotes the promotion of internal resources by arousing the creative labor spirit, promoting the capacity of each officer, engineer, and employee through scientific research and application of technical innovation initiatives. art. Thanks to these initiatives, productivity increases, workers’ incomes are higher, creating more motivation for each person to try harder. From small ideas to large-scale research projects, all are recognized by the factory and have the form of worthy rewards, timely encouragement and encouragement of the working spirit of collectives and individuals. In order to improve productivity, quality, and stabilize production, the factory focuses on research and application of new technologies. In 2020, the factory had 19 scientific research projects at all levels. In which, there are 1 state-level project, 1 defense ministry-level project, 2 projects at the General Department of Defense, 15 grassroots-level projects; promote 572 initiatives, benefit value reached 4 billion. Digital technology helps increase work efficiency Factory Z131 is one of the units that boldly deploy digitization to serve work and tasks, moving towards applying paperless office. Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Khac Thu, Head of Information Technology Department (Factory Z131) said that the factory has invested in building infrastructure, which is an intranet system connecting departments and enterprises. This is the basis for promoting the process of digitization and implementation of information technology applications in operation management. Currently, the factory has applied electronic office software that allows sending and receiving electronic documents, and job planning management software on the internal network. The factory also applies information technology in the management of finance, materials, labor and salary; put the face recognition timekeeping system into use. In addition, there are many other digitized applications such as management systems, production statistics, automatic parking systems, production and security surveillance cameras.. No matter how modern the technology is, if there is no human resource capable of mastering it and successfully applying it in practice, the desired effect will not be achieved. Understanding this issue, Z131 Factory is always interested in improving the quality of human resources. Employees are continuously trained and retrained to improve their skills. The factory combines both on-site training and coordination with partners to transfer technology and send training facilities. Building high-quality, skilled human resources has always been identified as a key factor for the factory to continue to innovate production processes, master technology and equipment. Improving professional qualifications is also the key to promoting creative labor of officials, engineers and employees, thereby helping Z131 Factory constantly increase productivity, product quality, and improve the environment. work, ensure production safety.

Eel farming according to new model. (Photo: Anh Tuyet/VNA) Farmers in Can Tho city are very excited because intensive farming of field eels using water circulation technology has helped them stabilize their livelihoods and get rich with typical products. This is a research achievement that has been implemented into reality by scientists of the Can Tho University . Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Thanh Liem, Head of the Department of Freshwater Aquaculture Technology, Can Tho University, Head of the project, shared from the fact that eel farming households in Can Tho are implementing two projects. farming, with soil and without soil with plant media or bamboo/nylon blisters all have limitations. Because, for the farming model with land, the stocking stock is large in size, often using natural seed, the food used is trash fish or homemade food, low density, eels hiding in the mud become a hindrance in the management of feed and health of farmed eels. In landless farming model , if it is an eel obtained from the wild, the growth and yield are lower than the land culture model. The rate of water change in both farming methods ranges from 1-1.3 times/day with 100% fresh water. Both of the above methods give low eel farming productivity of less than 10kg/m2. If the stocking density is increased, the water exchange rate will increase and increase the risk of disease, environmental pollution and food safety. Since 2018, the research team has implemented the intensive farming model field eels by water circulation technology. This is a model that meets food safety and traceability requirements, while maintaining environmental quality and protecting natural resources. The strength of the model is the application of technical and biological solutions, self-cleaning and reuse of water sources, increasing the maximum eel farming density up to 600 fish/m2 and increasing productivity to 25kg. commercial eel/m2. The productivity of farmed eel also increased from 2.5-4 times compared with conventional farming model; profit efficiency is from 36.5-60.2%. Households raising eel under the new model ensure safe operation, control of pathogens, health and quality of farmed eel products; minimize the rate of water change, increase the output of cultured eel; improve and increase the growth rate, eel quality and production efficiency; allows the treatment of contaminated water and helps control the discharge process. Thereby, contributing to environmental protection; forming and developing farming technology to create clean, high-quality products, meeting the needs of consumers. Currently, the model is starting to be transferred and deployed in a number of breeding and commercial eel farming sites in Can Tho city. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tan, owner of Binh Thuy farm, Long Tuyen ward, Binh Thuy district has implemented the eel farming model in the form of water circulation since 2019, on a test area of ​​30m2, including 5 tanks, each tank is 6m2. The culture tank is designed to connect to the water circulation system including a biological filter tank, a solid waste settling tank and a water tank. The flow of water through the aquarium is adjusted from 0.5-0.8 liters/min. Black nylon rope is tied into a beam with a length of 20-30 cm, used for sheltering eels. This cord is cleaned daily and renewed once a month. Model of an eel tank based on water circulation technology. (Photo: Anh Tuyet/VNA) Eels are incubated for 90 days, size from 1.4-3.2g/head. Eel feed is industrial pellets, with 41% protein content. Instead of having to change the water every day like the old model, in the water recirculation model, the water is changed every 2-3 weeks. This helps farmers reduce labor costs, water costs, as well as help stabilize the water quality of the aquarium, and the eels are healthier and faster. After 8-9 months, commercial eels can reach 400g / head, farmers’ profits doubled compared to the old model. “In the commercial eel farming group of Binh Thuy district, there are currently more than 10 households out of 40 members who have switched to raising eels using water circulation technology. In general, the model is quite easy to install, the initial cost is The income is not high. The members are aware of supporting each other in farming techniques as well as product output. Therefore, most of the farming households give quite positive feedback,” said Mr. Tan. According to Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Thanh Liem, in the near future, the model will be replicated in Ninh Kieu and Phong Dien districts. The purpose is to support farmers to increase the technology content in farming and farming.

The 43-inch version of the M7, a flagship product, the M7 display is now larger than 43 inches to maximize productivity and enhance entertainment, featuring an edge-to-edge design for an immersive experience time to work, study or play. With its 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) display, the 43-inch M7 can seamlessly switch functions, going from a dependable work device to an instant 4K entertainment hub with streaming apps. built-in content streaming, speakers, and built-in HDR10 technology to optimize every detail of 4K content. As part of Samsung’s sustainability program, the 43-inch M7 display includes a solar-powered remote control, made from recycled plastic, that is eco-friendly as it can be charged with a battery. Sunlight, light or a USB-C connection, Smart Monitor is fully equipped with USB Type-C ports, USB ports and Bluetooth 4.2 capabilities. Users can connect personal mobile devices with a quick tap using Tap View, project content via Screen Mirroring, or with Apple AirPlay 2. The display also supports Microsoft 365 apps, allowing users to view and edit documents and save them in the cloud even when not connected to a PC, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi. The popular M5 version is now available in a sleek and stylish white design for both the 27- and 32-inch models. The new color pairs perfectly with minimalism-inspired designs and adds a finishing touch to any interior aesthetic, perfect for those with a refined taste. The 24-inch version of the M5 has Full HD resolution making it the most accessible monitor series in terms of size and price. The compact size of this version makes it well-suited for small workspaces, or for customers who are simply looking for a good multi-function monitor. Voice assistants have been upgraded from these to allow not only Bixby but also other voice assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The Remote Access feature will also be updated to ‘PC on Desktop’ in June, allowing for a simple and secure connection between the display and external PCs for improved usability.

In other words, one regime can only win over another if there is higher labor productivity. The 2008 Nobel Prize-winning American economist Paul Krugman said: “Productivity is not everything, but, in the long run, productivity is almost everything. Whether a country can improve its quality of life depends almost entirely on whether it can raise output per worker.” Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman commented on the importance of labor productivity The Digital Transformation process leads to an important consequence, which is a dramatic acceleration of productivity through: 1) Maximum support of digital technologies and data; 2) The transformation of the organizational model; and 3) Changes in the structure and nature of economic activities. The increase in efficiency of economic activities based on technology and digital data creates innovative breakthroughs in providing new ways to increase productivity and create value, while helping to The digital economy has become a major component of the economy. Robert C. Lieberman (2012) wrote: “Changes in technology, especially the information revolution, have transformed the economy, making workers more productive and gaining important positions for the workforce. mental labor rather than manual labor. At the same time, the emergence of global markets, which itself has been accelerated by information technology, has dented the once dominant US manufacturing sector, and reoriented the US economy. to the service area. The service economy also rewards educated people with high-paying professional jobs in finance, healthcare and information technology.” This has suggested important implications for examining the dialectical relationship between productivity and digital transformation in the current context and its role in increasing the share of the digital economy in the economy. To evaluate productivity, we can rely on four important components: One is n platform of productivity is the creation of value and thus the value created determines the measures of productivity. A person who works hard for 8 hours a day only creates a value of 10 dong, will not be able to have a high labor productivity as a person who also works 8 hours a day but creates a value of 50 dong. Therefore, it is necessary to understand that the increase in productivity is not more labor effort, better skills, but the most important thing is to grasp how to create new value in the modern era. The present is how to be able to catch up, adapt and find ways to create those values. Digital transformation is not basically the application of digital technology and data to help “work more” or “work better”, but the most important thing in Digital Transformation, which is towards a new form of social organization to create a new source of capital, data capital, which helps to create a breakthrough in value, allowing a breakthrough in adding value to labor. Monday, S The change of economic/business model has an important significance in increasing productivity. In innovation, the value of innovation, that is, building on the foundation of existing models and innovating to increase efficiency will always be of critical value and can only increase at a finite rate. and tends to slow down. Thus, increasing productivity solely on the basis of the old model will not allow to expand the value – the basis of productivity, and thus also limit the possibility of increasing productivity. Converting numbers starting with requires a creation overate ( disruptive innovation ) , in which the transformation of the economic/business model is an indispensable, first and conditional requirement for the real Digital Transformation to take place. Tuesday , The transformation of the way we organize, operate and create value mechanism as a result of changing economic/business models. Digital transformation will create platforms, networks and communities/social-ecosystems as new ways to organize economic/economic activity. business, how these organizations connect to each other, and how these organizations converge. This will allow a change in the way productivity is conceived, from being based primarily on the capabilities that a single individual/organization can create through its efforts to create efficiency, to synergies. between individuals/organizations through interconnection into a platform, into networks and into social communities/ecosystems. This allows to create new productivity values ​​that go beyond individual capacity, increasing productivity based on the size, spread and resonance of the network connections that individuals/organizations have. This can be connected. Wednesday, c technology and digital data, which are popular with AI, Bigdata, IoT and Clouds technologies enabling humans to increase computing power and efficiency for better, more efficient, faster and more multifaceted data-driven decision making. It is this that allows people to get help to overcome biological, physical and space-time limitations to increase their results. Therefore, the increase in productivity is also extended to the ability to effectively apply and apply technologies to work and daily life. Accordingly, from analyzing the consequences of increasing productivity thanks to the Digital Transformation process, we can also establish the bases that help shape the digital economy and the proportion of the digital economy in the economy: The change in the way new value is created and valued based on the application of technology and digital data will make the economy play a particularly important role in the process of transforming traditional economic activities. system in a new way that creates faster, higher value-added and widens value frontiers. The change in the economic/business model through disruptive innovation will help break down the existing value creation structures, open up new value creation platforms, and enable the digital economy to open up. completely new economic/business activities in the digital era, contributing to increasing the development and affirming the position of the digital economy. An important new feature of the digital economy in the digital era is the change in the way society is organized to help create value synergies through platforms, networks and networks. community/social-ecosystem. This allows for increased growth when measured in space-time dimensions. Digital economy applies advanced technologies and digital data to create new means, tools and methods to increase the efficiency of human labor activities, contribute to creating value, open expanding consumption and creating new ways of doing business/economic activity, allowing new platforms for growth and development to be created.

Mr. Vien Long Binh was still diligently researching hybrid rice until the last days of his life. Photo: CNS. The following article by Christina Jiang- a Chinese international student studying in the UK about the merits of professor-academician Yuan Longping, was published in 2019 in the newspaper. The Oxford Scientist. Jiang wrote: A few weeks ago, on October 1, 2019, something quite strange happened in my house: Our whole family had dinner next to the TV screen! It was the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, in 1949, after years of conflict and political instability. While we were reviewing the parade that morning and the gala dinner that lasted until midnight, my parents and grandparents started talking about Chinese history and culture. In 1973, Mr. Vien Long Binh was the first to develop hybrid rice and achieved hybrid dominance in rice. Hybrid dominance is where progeny hybrids of two different parents are produced with difficulty but are more productive and grow faster. The conversation eventually turned to the Chinese, especially scientists, who are quite famous at home, but barely known abroad. I felt very ashamed when I realized that out of all the names they were mentioning, I didn’t recognize any though sure, I had vaguely heard of them but couldn’t remember any. what. The great merit of agronomist Vien Long Binh helped the once-poor and most populous country in the world overcome hunger. Photo: CRI. The conversation continued until everyone talked about a special man: Vien Long Binh. Again, I don’t know what he did, but after listening and learning more about him, I understand why the people of this country respect him so much. When you start thinking about scientists, what do you usually think of? For me, those are big fields like physics, chemistry or medicine. And Mr. Vien here works in an industry that I didn’t even realize was considered science. He is an agronomist, a scientist active in the field of agriculture. Whether he did not cure a rare disease or discover fundamental truths about the universe, I think what he has achieved is equally important. Due to the self-pollinating nature of rice plants, hybridization is considered impossible because self-pollinating species have to undergo a long process of selection. Thus, all the inferior traits are removed and only the superior ones are left, which is detrimental to hybridization. But Mr. Vien Long Binh proved this wrong. He used a male sterile wild rice variety and produced a rice that was up to 20% more productive. Since then, its productivity has continuously increased. Currently, 50% of rice in China comes from agronomist Vien Long Binh’s hybrid varieties and produces 60% of the country’s total rice production. An estimated 300 billion kilograms of the rice varieties created by Mr. Vien have been planted in the past 20 years, and its yield growth alone is more than enough to feed an additional 60 million people. “Father of hybrid rice” Vien Long Binh cut his hair at a familiar salon in Trường Sa, Hunan province. Photo: Global Times. Those who have been interested in China’s long history of development will see why the topic of hybrid rice has attracted so much attention and become such a big deal. And that is also what prompted Mr. Yuan Longping to embark on his research career in response to one of the greatest disasters of the 20th century, the greatest famine in China. The disaster that left at least 36 million people starved to death began in 1959, when the Great Leap Forward was unleashed with misguided policies and natural disasters, leading to a food shortage crisis. on a nationwide scale. Although he has been working and producing results since the 1970s, it is only in the past 20 years that Mr. Vien Long Binh’s efforts have been recognized to a higher level. He was awarded the World Food Prize in 2004 and the Confucius Peace Prize in 2012. In 2019, at the age of 89, he continued to work, devoting his life to developing rice with higher yields and more difficult growing conditions. There are varieties that can grow in very arid conditions in Africa and may even one day grow in salt water. Hybrid rice varieties have since been grown in many countries in Africa, the Americas and Asia, providing food for areas at risk of famine. Because of his contribution, Mr. Vien was dubbed the “Father of Hybrid Rice” by the Chinese media. In the world’s most populous country, there are now at least four famous landmarks and a university named after him. Professor-academician Yuan Longping born on September 7, 1930 is a famous Chinese agronomist, known for creating the first hybrid rice varieties in the 70s of the last century. He won the China Preeminent Science and Technology Prize in 2000, the Agriculture Prize and the 2004 World Food Prize. Before his death, he was still the leader of the China National Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center. He is also a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a former associate of the US National Academy of Sciences. Mr. Vien Long Binh also served as chief advisor to FAO in 1991.

A stream of Chinese people wearing raincoats stood on both sides of the road while a convoy carried the body of Yuan Longping from the hospital to the funeral home in Trường Sa, Hunan province on May 22. Photo: Xinhua Special Citizens The passing of Mr. Yuan Longping – a special citizen of China in the early afternoon yesterday (May 22, 2021) attracted the attention of the world’s media because he was the father of various breeds. hybrid rice with high yield, contributing to feed nearly 1/5 of the world’s population and making a great contribution to global food security. Mr. Yuan Longping was awarded the highest honor of the Republic of China. He was also the one who lit the torch to open the 2008 Beijing Olympic event. Photo: Chinadaily Sheet The Straits Times of Singapore writes: Today how to feed more than 1.4 billion mouths in the world’s second-largest economy remains a major task for Chinese policymakers. Especially in light of consumer demand for more foods and global tensions impacting grain trade. At the end of last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping still called on the country to maintain the “sense of a crisis in food security”, and asked local governments to launch related campaigns and campaigns. Restaurants increase penalties for food waste. By 2020, the hybrid rice developed by Mr. Vien Long Binh’s team continues to break records, reaching 1,500 kg/mu (about 22.5 tons/ha) in two growing seasons, marking a new world record. According to the sheet Washington Post, Worldwide, one-fifth of the total rice yield today comes from varieties created by the father of hybrid rice Vien Long Binh. In June 2020, Mr. Vien’s research team embarked on a trial planting of hybrid rice in a field 2,800 meters above sea level in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, northwest China. The last time agronomist Vien Long Binh appeared in the field was in March of this year when he went to check the field of hybrid rice in Hainan Island and he was repeatedly hospitalized until his death yesterday. . Honoring the people who are attached to rice all their lives Associated Xinhua News Agency Beijing may fly its flag at half-mast to honor Mr. Yuan’s great contributions to Chinese agriculture. Previously, on September 29, 2019, just before the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Yuan was awarded the “Order of the Republic”, the highest honor in the country. country for its outstanding contribution to the food security, agriculture of China, as well as the world. Young Chinese people holding flowers wait in line to reserve the place where Mr. Vien Long Binh’s funeral will be held. Photo: Xinhua Mr. Yuan Longping was born in 1930 in Beijing, graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. Not long after a severe nationwide famine in the 1960s, the young scientist was determined to research how to increase the production of rice, a staple food for more than 60% of the Chinese people. And then he began a special lifelong relationship with rice. Mr. Vien Long Binh has achieved many achievements in research and production of the world’s first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties since 1973, which can achieve yields above 500 kg/mu (about 0.067 ha), compared to with the previous only 300 kg/mu. Over the next four decades, Mr. Vien led his students to continue researching and developing hybrid rice varieties with increasing yields. In 1996, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China officially established the breeding program of super hybrid rice. And just four years later, the first phase of the target reached 10.5 tons/ha. This record was broken three more times when it increased to 12 tons in 2004, 13.5 tons in 2011 and 15 tons/ha in 2014. Not only stopping at mainland China, Mr. Vien’s hybrid rice during this period was widely grown in more than 40 countries, including the US, Brazil, India, Vietnam, the Philippines and Madagascar. According to the Xinhua News Agency , the total area of ​​hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares abroad thanks to the contributions of Mr. Vien and his associates who have worked with dozens of countries around the world to solve the problems of food security as well as the situation of poor people. Malnutrition.

Chinese scientist Yuan Longping passed away at the age of 91 on May 22. Photo: scmp.com China’s top rice researcher has died at a hospital in Trường Sa city, capital of Hunan province. Born in Beijing in 1930, agronomist Yuan Longping succeeded in creating the world’s first high-yield hybrid rice in 1973. With five decades of research on hybrid rice varieties grown on the ground. Covering 9% of the world’s total arable land, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering has helped nearly 20% of the world’s population escape hunger. This hybrid rice variety can yield 20% higher than conventional rice varieties. After that, this rice variety was widely grown in China and many other regions around the world. Currently, about 16 million hectares of agricultural land in China is planted with this hybrid rice variety, accounting for 57% of the total rice area in the country, thereby helping to feed an additional 80 million people every year. Agronomist Vien Long Binh has contributed to making China one of the world’s leading rice producers. With this success and contribution, he is considered the “father” of hybrid rice. In recent years, scientist Vien Long Binh and his research team are still breeding and developing a hybrid rice variety that can be grown in saltwater environments. Scientist Vien Long Binh once said that he has two dreams, which is “enjoying the coolness under the shade of rice plants taller than a person’s head” and that hybrid rice can be widely grown around the world to solve the problem. global food shortage.

Mr. Vien Long Binh – who is known as the father of hybrid rice in China. The father of hybrid rice Vien Long Binh died in Trường Sa city, capital of Hunan province, China due to old age and serious illness, Xinhua news agency reported. Mr. Vien was born in 1930. He led Chinese agricultural scientists to increase rice yield from 300 kg/acre to over 1,000 kg/acre. Each Chinese acre is equivalent to 666.6m2. This achievement of Mr. Vien and his associates is considered as the key to helping China solve the food security problem for more than a billion people in this country. Hybrid rice later appeared in dozens of countries in Africa, America and Asia, yielding higher yields than traditional rice. China has named four celestial bodies in outer space after Mr. Yuan Longping was once awarded the “Order of the Republic of the Nation”, the highest honor that China bestows on an individual. During his lifetime, Mr. Vien was famous for requiring that all doctors he trained or worked at the unit had to go to the fields. He himself, at the age of 88, still spends at least 5 hours a day in the fields. “Computers are very important, books are very important, but books can’t grow wet rice, can’t grow wheat. We now have a number of PhDs who are heavy on theory, but ignore practice, understand it. A lot of knowledge from books, but without practice, nothing can be done,” said Mr. Vien. Mr. Vien predicts that taking advantage of biotechnology to breed agricultural crops is the development orientation and inevitable trend in the future. Regarding food from genetically modified technology, Mr. Vien said it is necessary to have a cautious attitude, not to deny it completely.

Experiencing 3 production crops from the 2019 – 2020 winter-spring crop up to now, it shows that the synchronous application of scientific and technological measures and mechanization in peanut production in Tinh Tho commune has contributed to improve peanut yield, bring higher economic efficiency compared to rice and cash crops in the locality. New peanut varieties combined with intensive farming for high yield in Tinh Tho commune (Son Tinh, Quang Ngai). Photo: Thu Phuong. Tinh Tho commune is located in the northwest of Son Tinh district, the soil quality in the commune is relatively good, very suitable for the production of crops such as rice, corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, legumes of all kinds. In which, peanut is a crop that occupies a fairly large area with about 136 hectares, but the yield is still not commensurate with the potential. With the support of the provincial Department of Science and Technology, for the past 2 years, Tinh Tho commune has implemented an inefficient model of peanut cultivation on rice and cropland with an area of ​​80 hectares. In which, in the winter-spring crop 2020-2021, the commune planted 40 hectares, with 339 households in Tho Trung, Tho Nam and Tho Tay villages participating. The objective of the project is to apply synchronously scientific-technological measures and mechanization in peanut production to grow groundnuts on rice land and inefficient crops. The peanut varieties included in the demonstration included LDH.01, LDH.09 and L14. These are peanut varieties selected by the Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology of the South Central Coast, belonging to the good variety, creating a premise for high yield. Peanut varieties have wide adaptability, high yield in ecological regions, large fruit, shallow waist and veins, high seed rate. The variety is tolerant to drought conditions. During the production process, farmers were trained and guided in technical processes of peanut intensive cultivation on rice and inefficient crops such as preparing peanut varieties, handling seeds before sowing, selecting groundnut planting techniques, soil preparation, fertilization techniques, care when sowing and pest control. Accordingly, after the variety is selected, farmers dry the seeds to ensure that the water content in the seeds is less than 8%, classify large and small seeds to plant each bed separately for even plants. People make the soil according to the right techniques such as the soil is airy, porous, moist enough, weed free, the bed surface is flattened. Peanuts are planted in rows 25 cm apart, trees 10 cm apart, 1 seed/hole, density 40 plants/m2. Fertilizers to be applied include organic fertilizers, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and powdered lime. The 4-step application process includes priming, the first application after sowing 10-15 days, the second application after sowing 25-30 days, the third application, when the flower ends. In the process of development, the appearance of pests and diseases is also timely prevented. Groundnut is a very suitable crop for arid sandy soils, difficult to irrigate in Quang Ngai. Photo: Thu Phuong. In the bamboo field, Tinh Tho commune (Son Tinh district), Mr. Nguyen Tam, a farmer participating in the model said that in this crop, he planted 3 peanuts of L14 variety. Thanks to the guidance and methodical application of science and technology, the L14 peanut variety is highly resistant to disease, yielding about 3 quintals / sao (higher than the previous peanut variety, only about 2.6 quintals / sao). And Mr. Nguyen Xuan Son in the same commune also happily said that this crop he was supported to plant 2 sao L14 peanuts, this variety has wide adaptability, large fruit, high seed rate. Thanks to the correct application of the technical process, with 2 peanuts of L14 after harvesting, he is expected to press 75 liters of oil, 12 liters more than 2 sao of peanuts. Currently, 40 ha of peanuts in the winter-spring crop 2020-2021 in Tinh Tho commune participating in the intensive farming model have been synthesized with an average expected yield of 36.1 to 38.7 quintals/ha. In which, LDH.01 variety reached 36.1 quintals/ha; LDH.09 variety reached 38.7 quintals/ha; L14 variety reached 36.6 quintals/ha. Meanwhile, traditional peanut varieties only reach 26.3 quintals/ha. Accordingly, the revenue of peanut variety LDH.01 is over 90 million VND/ha, selling price is 25,000 VND/kg, minus expenses, profit is over 47.4 million VND/ha, more than 28.5 million VND higher than peanut variety. /ha. Sales of peanut variety LDH.09 profit reached over 53.9 million VND/ha, 35 million VND/ha higher than peanut variety; sales of peanut variety L14, profit reached over 48.6 million VND/ha, higher than peanut variety over 29.8 million VND/ha.

When the “green sprout” has begun to take root, the tree is close to the human shoulder and the “dream” of orchards combined with tourism in southern Vietnam is gradually taking shape, the flood of October 2020 has swept away. of almost all grandparents. More than 2/3 of the trees in the garden were buried in fierce floods, uprooted. Getting up after a fierce flood, with the motto of taking short and long, they started to rebuild the remaining stumps and choose to plant bitter melon alternating crops. Talking to the reporter, Ms. Pham Thi Hue shared: “Bitter melon is an easy-to-grow plant that has a fairly resilient vitality, which is both suitable for local climatic and soil conditions, and does not require much. After being incubated, the cuttings will be potted, wait until the plants have grown, about 10cm high, they will be planted. After a period of 3-4 months, the tree will be harvested “. The model of growing bitter melon of Mrs. Pham Thi Hue’s family (Tien village, Vo Ninh commune, Quang Ninh district) brings high economic efficiency. In particular, the bitter melon garden of Mrs. Pham Thi Hue’s family is grown in the direction of clean agriculture, does not use pesticides and is completely fertilized with manure. To prevent plant diseases, Ms. Hue and her husband treated lime in the soil, implemented methods to prevent pests and diseases with biological products, such as ginger, garlic, chili …, so bitter melon was moderate. It has a delicious crunch, which ensures food safety and is very popular with consumers. Also according to Ms. Hue, bitter melon wants to grow and develop well, it is necessary to keep regular moisture. Therefore, she and her husband invested in drip irrigation systems using Israeli technology and made use of locally available materials, such as bamboo and neohouzeaua, to make trusses and a net mesh system. Thanks to the correct technical process, the bitter melon in the garden of Mrs. Pham Thi Hue’s family is evenly large and purchased by traders. During the peak period, she imported to traders 1.5 quintals / day with prices from 20,000 to 25,000 / kg. Recognizing bitter melon is very good for health, helping to purify the body, cool the liver, detoxify and prevent cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure …, besides fresh products, the family of Mrs. Pham Thi Hue boldly experimented with drying and processing products into bitter melon tea with a price much higher than that of ordinary fresh bitter melon. According to Ms. Hue, bitter melon dried in tea form can be preserved for a long time, easy to use, so many consumers love and order. Currently on the garden area of ​​1.4ha, in addition to 6.000m2 dedicated to planting bitter melon, Ms. Hue and her husband also planted purple sweet potatoes like Japanese, sweet melon, gourd, squash and some kinds of fruit trees, such as: mango Thai, Thai jackfruit in the direction of clean agriculture, promises productivity and brings high economic efficiency. Evaluating the effectiveness of the model, Mr. Pham Van Dan, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Vo Ninh commune said: “From 2018 to now, restructuring agricultural production in the direction of increasing the value associated with development, With the development of the product value chain, Vo Ninh commune has actively propagated and mobilized farmers to convert inefficient rice land, so far, the whole commune has converted more than 100 hectares of muddy land and planted. Low-yield rice to diversified economic models, such as the clean agriculture model of Mrs. Pham Thi Hue and her husband, models of conversion have brought about clear effects in terms of productivity and price. economic treatment and step by step help Vo Ninh form branded production areas, increase people’s income “. “From the exciting initial results, we intend to plant more bitter melon in the summer-autumn season so that the fruit can be harvested, providing clean products to the market all year round. In the long term, the family’s intention will still be to develop more fruit trees so that the elderly, children in the village and hamlets have a place to walk, rest and enjoy clean fruit right in the garden ”, Ms. Pham Thi Hue sincerely shared more.

Newspaper Vietnamese culture Introduce two types of combined sugarcane harvesters: large capacity combined sugarcane harvesters and mini sugarcane harvesters. Mini cane harvesters With a compact size, light weight makes the machine flexible. The knife can be stored deep into the soil layer 20-30mm, so it greatly limits the rate of damage to sugarcane. It can neatly collect sugarcane in a variety of natural states including spilled cane. The machine is equipped with an advanced hydraulic control system adapted to different terrains. Especially with mini machines, the low oil consumption can be below 0.15 liters per hour of operation. The machine is compact, portable, suitable for small and medium-sized sugarcane farms. Sugarcane harvesting machine THM 2.0 by engineer Le Quyet Tien. Interestingly, in 2013, engineer Le Quyet Tien from Nam Dinh and his colleagues invented the THM-2.0 mini-complex cane harvester which was put to trial and application under production conditions in Hiep Hoa. (Long An) and achieved the same productivity and quality standards as the imported machines before: The machine works in complex areas of sugar cane, and can harvest spilled sugarcane. Pure yield is high, can reach 0.21 ha / hour Standard cutting rate ≥ 80%, can cut close to the base without missing and do not crush the sugarcane, spread the trees evenly to the direction of the machine. The hydraulic devices of the machine work smoothly, stably, and operate easily and gently. Up to now, this type of machine is still preferred in small and medium sized sugarcane farms. Large capacity sugarcane harvesting machine The combined sugarcane harvesting machine is a machine with modern technology, fully equipped with hydraulic control system. They have the role of harvesting sugarcane on a large area of ​​land. The hydraulic system works continuously and completely automatically during the sugar cane harvest. Large capacity sugarcane harvesting machine. True to their name, the combined sugarcane harvester, many functions are integrated in the machine. From sugar cane cutting, transmission, peeling, topping, and cleaning are all included in this combined sugarcane harvesting machine. They are very suitable for use in areas with large sugarcane growing areas, where the topography of sugarcane is relatively flat. One more point, the machine can help you harvest any sugarcane you grow. This machine usually has a large capacity, massive design, and is suitable for medium and large scale sugarcane farms. The outstanding features of the combined sugarcane harvester Fast harvest, high yield Before, when there were no modern machines, people still had to use their own labor force. Labor productivity is not high. Moreover, with limited human strength, it is extremely difficult and difficult to harvest the large sugarcane fields. The sugarcane harvester helps the harvest productivity increase significantly. The capacity of the large capacity machine can reach 40 tons / h. This is 300 times more than a healthy worker. Economical and efficient A combined sugar cane harvesting machine works with 70 workers. Instead of hiring a lot of workers, the combined sugarcane harvester saves labor and increases labor efficiency. In addition, the combined sugarcane harvester can cut to the base of the sugarcane, the yield is estimated to increase by 2 tons / ha compared to manual labor. When the sugarcane is harvested by the combined machine, all the tops and leaves of the cane are chopped, crushed and left in the field. This is a huge amount of fertilizer for the next crop. Thanks to that, productivity is also much improved. Currently, in Vietnam, large-scale sugarcane growing farms use many modern and advanced combined sugarcane harvesters in the world. In particular, Brazil and India are the two countries with the most modern sugarcane harvesters available in Vietnam. Sugarcane harvester CASE A8000 Sugarcane harvester CASE A8000 – Brazil Made in Brazil Engine power: 358 horsepower. Design: Distance between rows:> 1.4m Fuel consumption: 1.6 – 2 liters / ton Harvesting capacity: 30-40 tons / hour The sugar cane harvester Shaktiman 3737 Shakatiman 3737-India Made in India Engine power: 173 horsepower. Fuel tank capacity: 208 liters Cylinder volume: 5.9 liters.

This morning (May 8), Can Loc district held a conference to evaluate the effectiveness of the transplanter model, to deploy the project of production in the summer-autumn crop 2021. In the spring crop of 2021, the People’s Committee of Can Loc district directed the Division of Agriculture and Rural Development, Center for Science and Technology Application and Plant Protection, People’s Committees of Tung Loc, Son Loc, Xuan Loc, Kim Song Truong Communes in coordination with Trung Hoa Cooperative (Nghen town) surveyed, selected implant application model for production. Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung – Director of Ha Vang Cooperative, Vuong Loc Commune: Thanks to the application of transplanters in production, this spring crop yield increased much more. Accordingly, the spring crop of this year the district has 53.36 ha implanted by machine and used varieties: Nep 98, Thai Xuyen 111; ADI 168 and XT 28 (implemented by Mitraco Seed Company with an area of ​​2 ha). To use the transplanter, Trung Hoa Cooperative used an automatic continuous seeding machine to North the tray. The transplanter was 30cm from the row, 18cm from the clump, an average of 1 transplanter per day was 2.5-3 ha. Due to transplanting of young seedlings, roots are not damaged, so the time for rice to set roots is faster, the transplanter is sparse, spaced evenly so that the rice grows and develops well, and there are few pests and diseases. Through the assessment, compared with traditional cultivation, the model for the theoretical average yield is 93.43 quintals / ha, higher than the control 7.78 quintals / ha; reducing more than 10,320,000 VND / ha / crop in costs and labor costs for farmers. Vice Chairman of People’s Committee of Can Loc district Bui Huy Cuong: This is a new technical advance in agricultural cultivation, so it is recommended that communes and towns continue to promote propaganda, direct and guide farmers to use new farming equipment in their products. Rice export to improve efficiency, contribute to increase income. From the results of the transplanter application, in the coming time, Can Loc district will promote propaganda and mobilize local farmers to continue replicating the model of large rice fields to apply scientific and technical advances. , put mechanization into production. The use of AUV drones to spray plant protection drugs (herbicides, kill diseases) on the model, help reduce the amount of drugs, reduce environmental pollution

The coal mining industry is one of the economic pillars of Quang Ninh province. In the deeper production conditions and higher production costs, coal industry units are focusing on promoting the application of “3 chemistry”: mechanization, automation, news chemical suit. “Green mines, modern mines, high yield mines” are important criteria set out in the resolution of the Quang Ninh Coal Party Congress for the term 2020-2025. Currently, many units have been actively applying technology to management and improving production capacity. At Ha Lam mine (Ha Long city) – where the mining is down to minus 300m, the “brain” of the mine is the centralized production operation center with CCTV system from the ground to the pit, control , centralized monitoring of conveyor systems, electricity, pump tunnels, wastewater monitoring, … communication connecting all construction sites and workshops to promptly handle possible situations. . Maximize application of mechanization to all stages of the production line, from 2015 up to now, Ha Lam Coal Joint Stock Company invested in operating two synchronous mechanized market furnaces, with a capacity of 600 thousand tons / year and 1 , 2 million tons / year, making coal production 3-5 times higher than the old market furnace technology. By 2020, the coal output of the mechanized market will reach more than 1.6 million tons, accounting for 70% of the total coal production of the unit. Mr. To Duc Vuong, Deputy Manager of Mining Mechanization Site 1 said: “Currently we use synchronous self-propelled systems from rigs, coal stage machines, rakes, conveyors, to replace very Many stages of operating the craft market kiln are as hard as before. Most of the workers are under 30 years old, grasping and learning technology very quickly and are given regular guidance and training “. Mechanization not only increases labor productivity by up to 130%, but also improves safety in the pit. “The increase in output means that the wages of workers also increase significantly. Our average monthly income is 25-26 million / month, effort is reduced a lot”, said furnace worker Hoang Anh Do. . Up to now, in Quang Ninh, there have been 10 marketplaces applying synchronous mechanization lines of 8 units of Vinacomin, Vinacomin, Vang Danh, Khe Cham, Mong Duong … Light mechanized market furnaces are also being studied and replicated to units with suitable conditions. Modern technology helps to dig deeper and reach further underground, the vast and expansive furnace lines are also equipped with automatic systems to provide circulating cooling water, ventilation, vacuuming, … Workers move in the pit by the winch, cable, and truck transport systems to the kiln long mining lines. Working conditions, healthcare, housing … have many great progresses. Over the past time, in the difficult context due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, tens of thousands of mine workers have maintained a stable life, ensuring production, contributing to the positive economic growth results of the province. Quang Ninh. “Putting the park into the mine, the factory” is also the goal of TKV units. The coal mines are gradually building production according to a modern model, few people, high productivity, safety, harmony with the environment, in line with the trend of sustainable development of the mining industry and responsive requirements and goals for green growth that Quang Ninh province has set out.

Mr. Hoang Van Cuong, a farmer participating in the demonstration of the TBR97 pure rice seed production model, said that during the sowing and tending process, he found that the variety thrived, had strong branches, was strong, and could withstand. to fall. Growth time of rice variety TBR97 winter-spring crop is from 105-110 days, which is very suitable for the foot of Binh Hai commune. Quang Nam farmers enjoy the rice variety TBR97 with its outstanding advantages. “In this crop, I planted 1 pole (500m2) on a trial basis, from seeding to harvesting, there are very few harmful pests and diseases, light manure, low production costs. I will definitely expand the rice production area of ​​TBR97 “, Mr. Cuong said excitedly. Elder Hoang Dinh Chieng said that the first crop was just the first crop, but the TBR97 rice variety is very well adapted to the soil and climate here, the rice develops well for high productivity, more than 20 households here are supported by the company. Like, people are very happy. Mr. Tran Dang Canh, Director of Binh Hai Agricultural Cooperative, said that this was the first season that Binh Hai farmers participated in demonstrating the TBR97 pure rice seed production model of ThaiBinh Group Joint Stock Company. Seed. Despite the many difficulties in weather, especially the bare land for arid rice production, difficult to produce, but up to this time, the rice has grown and developed well. TBR97 rice variety is suitable for all harsh conditions, the yield is estimated at about 75 quintals / ha, 3 quintals / ha higher than the control rice. The yield of rice variety TBR97 is estimated at about 75 quintals / ha. In the coming time, the cooperative wants ThaiBinh Seed Group Joint Stock Company to continue to deploy the TBR97 rice variety demonstration model in the next seasons to serve as a basis for evaluating the adaptability, yield potential and quality of the variety. rice under cultivation conditions in Binh Hai commune. Mr. Trieu Tan Phu, Director of Central – Tay Nguyen Branch of Thai Binh Seed Group Joint Stock Company, said that over the years, ThaiBinh Seed has brought a lot of quality rice varieties to perform demonstration models, help farmers to access and choose to put into production to increase economic efficiency. TBR97 is one of the company’s potential breeds. According to Mr. Phu, TBR97 is a short-term rice variety, suitable for both winter-spring and summer-autumn crops. In each crop, the company has carried out demonstration models in different localities not only in Quang Nam but also in many other provinces to test the suitability of the variety, all models give Very good results.

Leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development visited the forestry seed models applying scientific and technological advances of the Vietnam Forest Science Institute. Photo: Iftib. Achievements in the field of forest seed The Forest Seed and Biotechnology Research Institute under the Vietnam Forest Science Institute is a leading research unit in the forestry sector on the application of biotechnology in forest seed improvement. Researches on biotechnology of the Institute are oriented in three main directions: Research to complete the propagation procedures for newly selected varieties to serve the transfer of propagation techniques for the same original breeds. seed research and production units; Using molecular indicators in research on selecting high yield, high quality and breeding new varieties using mutation and genetic engineering, and has achieved many outstanding achievements. The Institute has successfully researched and built propagation procedures for nearly 30 hybrid acacia, acacia, cajeput, eucalyptus and eucalyptus hybrids and transferred them to many production facilities. Several propagation processes on an industrial scale have been completed by the Institute through the implementation of pilot production projects and projects, of which 2 propagation processes have been recognized as technical progress. . The Institute has transferred the process of industrial-scale micro-propagation to more than 30 production facilities across the country and these facilities have mastered the technology, some units have been able to produce 10 million seedlings / year, partially meeting the need of planting clones. With clonal propagation, the original seed used as a material source for multiplication through many times will have the phenomenon of aging. The seed degradation will reduce the propagation efficiency and degradation of forest quality. As a supplier of original breeds for production, the Institute has conducted research to build and complete the process of restoring and rejuvenating the original seed source, ensuring the quality of the original seed for production. Therefore, after 20 years, the hybrid acacia hybrids selected for creation and recognition in the previous period are still effective in production, with high productivity and quality and are trusted by the production units. The forestry seed sector has achieved a great deal of success through the application of biotechnology advances. Photo: Iftib. Application of molecular indicators and mutagenic polyploids The application of molecular indicators in breeding has been promoted by the Institute to shorten the breeding time as well as improve the efficiency of breeding programs. Through applied research, the Institute has selected 21 SSR indicators related to fast growth in hybrid acacia, 20 SSR indicators related to growth traits in hybrid eucalyptus. With the use of these indicators, 7 lines of acacia hybrid (BB055, BV350, BV376, BV434, BV523, BV584 and BV586) achieved yield from 26 to 35m3 / ha / year, 10 lines of hybrid eucalyptus grow rapidly (UC16 , UC51, CU113, CU123, UC52, CU182, UE72, UC55, CU98, CU82) yield from 30.7 to 45m3 / ha / year were selected. In which, 7 lines of hybrid acacia BB055, BV350, BV376, BV434, BV523, BV584 and BV584 and 2 lines of hybrid eucalyptus CU98 and CU82 have been recognized as a new forest plant variety allowing for production. In recent years, transgenic studies increase the length of wood fibers ( EcHb1 ) for uro eucalyptus and hybrid eucalyptus has also been implemented by the Institute. Scientific staff of the Institute developed the vector structure GWB2 / 35S / EcHB1 / NOS carrying the target gene. EcHB1 . Thereby building the gene transfer process EcHB1 increased wood fiber length with transgenic efficiency of 1.06%, from which 19 lines of UU hybrid eucalyptus (of which 4 lines were identified with wood fiber length exceeded 14% or more compared to the control). ) and 40 transgenic UP hybrid eucalyptus lines carrying the target gene EcHB1 . These lines have normal morphology and grow equal or faster than the control plants. These transgenic varieties are currently being continuously tested before being put into production practice. In addition to the research on breeding by molecular indicator and gene transfer, the research on polyploid breeding by the method of causing mutation in combination with crossbreeding has been deployed by the Institute for Acacia species. The Institute has successfully created varieties of Acacia and tetraploid acacia from improved seed sources and crossbreed with diploid varieties to create triploid hybrid acacia. Biotechnology plays an increasingly important role in agriculture in general and forestry in particular. Photo: Vafs. Dr. Nguyen Duc Kien, Director of the Forest Research and Biotechnology Institute said. In order to achieve these successes, apart from the collective efforts of the Forest Research Institute and Forest Biotechnology, it is impossible not to mention the help of ministries, branches, especially the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as well as other scientists at home and abroad. However, these are only initial results, so they do not fully reflect the potential of biotechnology in research and selection of forest plants. In the coming time, in addition to the implementation of traditional breeding methods based on natural variables, the research and application of biotechnology including the use of molecular indicators and techniques. Genetic transformation and gene editing will be one of the breakthrough research directions and be focused on developing in order to improve the role and contribution rate of biotechnology in forest plant breeding programs. Thanks to a strategic and methodical implementation of the seed improvement program, the research of polyploid breeding has achieved certain results, in which the Institute for Forest Breeding and Biotechnology has achieved certain results. selected, created and recognized 4 triploid hybrid acacia lines X101, X102, X201 and X205 as new forest plant varieties according to the Decision No. 1458 / QD-BNN-TCLN, dated 20/4/2020 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development with Yields range from yield from 26 to 35 m3 / ha / year. The wood properties of the triploid acacia varieties at the age of 4 years are equivalent to that of the diploid hybrid acacia at the age of 5-7, meeting the basic requirements of raw wood for the production of paper, MDF, board peeled boards.

This time is in the season of pumpkin harvest, although it has a high yield, from 1.5 to 2 tons / ha, however, compared to the previous time, the current price of squash is very low. Previously, each kilogram of pumpkin people sold in the field was priced from 10,000-15,000 VND / kg depending on the quality but only 3,000-5,000 VND / kg.

Due to the low price of pumpkins, people only dare to harvest in moderation. Photo: Tien Dong

Ms. Nguyen Thi Giang’s house, Hoi Lam hamlet, Cam Son commune, this year planted more than 3 sao of pumpkin, although it did not take too much care, but like other spring vegetables and fruits, this year squash the price is very low, only 3,000 VND / kg. Sometimes even lower, traders try to force prices, so people only harvest small.

For each pumpkin pole, the cost of seed and fertilizer costs nearly 1 million VND, not to mention the care and hiring of the harvester. Currently, due to the low price of pumpkins, farmers face many difficulties. Photo: Tien Dong

Mr. Hoang Manh Ha, chief hamlet of Hoi Lam hamlet, Cam Son commune, said: The whole village of Hoi Lam has about 50 pumpkin growers, this is a highly productive pumpkin variety, the time from planting to harvest is 3. month. Mr. Ha’s family also produces 3 sao, the cost of seed and fertilizer for each pole is nearly 1 million VND, not including the care for 3 months and the cost of hiring the harvester. If the price of squash is stable, each pole also gives an income of nearly 10 million VND. However, recently, the low price of squash makes farmers very difficult.

Mr. Ha said that, due to the longer time for pumpkins to stay in the field than other crops, when the price of pumpkins is low, farmers can harvest them in moderation to wait for higher prices.

People have finished harvesting pumpkins and gathered along National Highway 7A. After that, traders will come to buy them. Photo: Tien Dong

Mr. Dang Dinh Luan – Head of the Agriculture and Rural Development Department of Anh Son district said: Usually at the beginning of each crop, the purchasing establishments still ask about signing offtake contracts with farmers, but due to low contract prices. Therefore, people do not agree but accept the market price.

Regarding the planning issue, Mr. Luan said that the district also now has a plan for vegetable growing areas on the land, and regularly provides technical guidance to farmers, thereby gradually improving production efficiency. bring higher income on the same area than before.