Muong Thanh field has long been famous for the oral saying "First Thanh, second Lo, third Than, fourth Tac" to refer to the 4 largest and most fertile rice granaries in the Northwest region. Among them, Muong Thanh field, Dien Bien province is considered the largest rice granary.
With an area of more than 4,000ha, Muong Thanh field is not only the pride of Dien Bien people but also a "source of livelihood" for tens of thousands of households here.
When entering May, the entire Muong Thanh valley seems to light up with the golden color of ripe rice. Looking from above, the field stretches endlessly, creating a magnificent and poetic natural scene.
At the rice fields, most of them are ripe. Accelerating the harvest progress, avoiding the impact of rainy and windy weather, taking advantage of sunny days, most farmers choose to apply mechanization of harvesting with many different methods, from renting combine harvesters, using hand-cutting machines, push harvesters...
Mechanization not only helps accelerate harvest progress, reduce the labor burden for farmers, but also minimizes post-harvest losses, helping rice grains maintain the best quality.
Mr. Lo Van Quyet (Thanh An commune) said that his family has 2,500m2, estimated to reach 80 quintals/ha, harvesting is quite favorable because the rice field area of his family is mostly near the field road.
According to Mr. Quyet, renting a combine harvester at a price of 450,000 VND/1,000m2. Renting a machine ensures quickness, convenience and labor saving.
Muong Thanh field is not only beautiful in landscape but also famous for its excellent rice quality. Thanks to its fertile soil and abundant irrigation water from the Nam Rom large irrigation project, Dien Bien rice grains are always slim and long, and when cooked, the rice is sticky, fragrant and flavorful.
In recent years, the Dien Bien province's agricultural sector and farmers have continuously made efforts, applied science and technology, and introduced new high-yield and high-quality rice varieties into cultivation.
The Dien Bien rice brand now not only serves the needs in the province but also reaches far, becoming a specialty favored by consumers nationwide, bringing high economic value, helping farmers get rich on their homeland.
