Concurrently, it assists residents in highly difficult villages in accessing advanced cultivation methods, step-by-step altering production mindsets and proactively applying science and technology into production instead of relying entirely on past experiences and weather conditions.

The six villages selected to participate in the project include Nậm Ty 1, Nậm Ty 2, Pá Sáng, Tâu 1, Púng Nghịu, and Na Khưa, all of which represent highly disadvantaged areas. Within this selection, Nậm Ty 1 and Nậm Ty 2 are two high-altitude villages where access to science and technology in production remains limited. Meanwhile, although the Na Khưa village is situated in the lowlands, it has not benefited from many production support programs in recent times.

The project achieved high consensus with a total registered execution area of 69.39 ha, drawing the participation of 351 households. The total deployment budget stands at over VND 2 billion, within which the State supports 100% of seeds, supplies, and technical guidance, while the local residents contribute their labor days.

The rice varieties selected for production encompass Bắc thơm số 7, Đài thơm 8, Séng cù, and nếp 97. These are all varieties within the designated seed structure of the province and have been cultivated by residents for many years, making them highly suitable for local climate and soil conditions. The selection of these seeds also originated from the practical demands and direct proposals of the households participating in the project.

Previously, residents in these villages produced rice varieties like Séng cù or Bắc thơm số 7 but primarily relied on traditional methods. The cultivation process depended heavily on the weather, while the use of fertilizers and pest prevention was not truly scientific, resulting in modest yields. According to assessments by specialized agencies, when synchronously applying the technical workflow toward organic practices, the yield of these rice varieties will be significantly improved.

Specifically, the Séng cù variety, which previously only achieved around 48 to 50 quintals/ha, can reach approximately 60 quintals/ha under the new workflow. The Đài thơm 8 variety can increase from its previous level of 63 to 64 quintals/ha up to 66 to 68 quintals/ha. Meanwhile, the nếp 97 variety is estimated to possess the capacity to reach over 70 quintals/ha if cared for with the correct techniques.

To ensure that participating households master the organic-oriented rice production workflow, cadres from the Thanh Nưa commune General Service Center directly conduct training classes in each village regarding seasonal schedules, soil preparation techniques, sowing and planting, crop care, fertilizer usage, pest management, and the core requirements within the organic cultivation workflow. Seeds and supplies have been distributed promptly so that residents can deploy production within the correct seasonal window.

Despite rainy weather during the training days, local farmers attended fully and expressed great excitement at accessing a new production model, receiving methodical technical guidance, and obtaining production supplies support.

Lầu A Dế, one of the 25 households in Nậm Ty 2 village participating in the project with an area of 1,500m², stated that his family holds high expectations that the model will help upgrade productivity and production efficiency in this monsoon season.

Following the completion of training sessions and supply distributions, the villages quickly organized seed sowing. Within just one week starting from June 9, nearly 100% of the area involved in the project had been sowed. Among the sites, Na Khưa is the village with the largest number of households registering to participate, recording 102 out of 126 households over an execution area of 27 ha.

Lường Văn Phong, Head of Na Khưa village, shared that the villagers selected two key varieties, Đài thơm 8 and nếp 97, because these varieties are easy to care for, exhibit good pest resistance, and possess stiff stalks that limit lodging during heavy rains and strong winds. Taking advantage of favorable weather for sowing and planting, the entire area participating in the project within Na Khưa village was completed in just two days, on June 13 and 14.

Under the calculations of the specialized sector, rice yield can reach from 60 to 68 quintals/ha per crop, generating a total revenue of around VND 55 to 60 million/ha and a net profit of VND 15 to 25 million/ha. This stands as a highly promising income level, contributing to improving the lives of residents, especially in highly disadvantaged localities.

One of the prominent highlights of the project is the application of cultivation methods toward organic practices, which yields numerous benefits for the environment. The use of microbial organic fertilizers, biological products, and balanced NPK fertilizers according to each growth stage of the rice plant helps condition the soil to be loose, increase fertility, and maintain a beneficial microorganism system. Utilizing biological products to treat straw after harvest helps limit environmental pollution while creating a natural nutrient source for the soil. Pest prevention measures using biological drugs combined with the execution of the “four rights” principle contribute to reducing the volume of chemicals used on the fields, protecting the environment and balancing the agricultural ecosystem.

The project also contributes to upgrading the production capacity of residents through the transfer of science and technology, creating conditions for farmers to access advanced production methods heading toward sustainable agriculture. Currently, the weather across the commune remains relatively favorable with cool temperatures and light rain, which helps the seeds germinate evenly. This stands as a vital condition for the rice plants to grow well right from the initial stage.

The realities from organic-oriented rice production models previously deployed in several communes of the old Điện Biên district, such as Noong Luống, Noong Hẹt, Thanh Yên, and Thanh Chăn, have demonstrated clear efficiency in productivity, quality, and economics. Based on those outcomes, the project currently being deployed across the six difficult villages of Thanh Nưa commune this time is assessed to hold high feasibility. If residents strictly comply with the correct technical workflows and care for the crops according to the guidance of specialized agencies, the model will help the public increase their incomes sustainably.