Dong Thap effectively uses four major rice varieties

The winter-spring rice crop in 2012-2013, Dong Thap province is effectively used in large sample fields of four high quality rice varieties such as Jasmine 85, OM4218, OM 6976 and OM 4900, so the average yield reaches 7.2-7. , 6 tons / ha.

A large sample field in Dong Thap.

Dong Thap has 62 large sample fields linked in eight districts and towns with an area of ​​more than 21,000 hectares. This winter-spring crop, the use of high quality rice varieties in large sample fields, helped reduce the price of 236 VND / kg of rice and the profit increased by 2.1 million VND / ha.

Rice varieties sown for large sample fields linked to the agricultural industry in Dong Thap province recommended sowing from 80-120kg / ha, by sowing the seed, sparse seeding, concentrated seeding simultaneously following the schedule of avoiding hoppers in In each region and region, yellow dwarf and twisted leaves dwarf diseases have been restricted.

Currently, the production system provides high quality rice varieties for the production of large sample fields, including agricultural seed centers and 138 establishments, rice producing and trading households, ensuring enough varieties for annual rice production. . The hatcheries and farmers self-certified the rice seeds, the winter-spring rice crop in 2012-2013, over 30,000 tons of high-quality rice varieties, enough to serve the associated fields. Structure of rice varieties ensures high quality, serving export.

The organization of the four major types of rice material areas for large sample fields is linked, contributing to control from seed to processing, so the rice grain in the field is always of high quality, stable, high purity. Commodity rice has stable output, increasing income for farmers. The organization of high-quality and concentrated rice material areas, creating favorable conditions for the consumption of commodity rice, proactively supplying rice according to orders, especially for export.

In order to continue to develop 4 major rice varieties for the following seasons, Dong Thap agricultural sector regularly organizes testing and restoration sites, selecting pest-resistant varieties, giving high yield and high quality. with the conditions of the province. Districts, towns and cities actively build and develop cooperative groups, clubs and cooperatives to produce seeds, ensuring sufficient varieties for local production.