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Farmers kickstart production in Lunar New Year

by VTV431 January 2017 Last updated at 08:17 AM

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VTV.vn - Authorities in Pho Yen Commune, in Thai Nguyen Province, hosted a ceremony to wish for good fortune, favourable weather and a prosperous year of farming on the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year.

The event welcomed farmers down to the rice paddy fields for the first time this year. It also featured many farming competitions such as traditional plowing and planting. This was also an opportunity for local authorities to introduce modern farming methods to the local community. Experts showed local farmers the benefits of mechanising farming procedures. The Northern Region's farming sector could expect to save as much as 88.5 million USD if machinery is utilised.