This year's spring rice crop, the whole province planted 9,835 hectares, equal to 100.4% of the plan; of which, Lao Cai city 478 hectares, Bat Xat more than 1,000 hectares, Bao Thang more than 1,576 hectares, Van Ban 3,360 hectares, Bao Yen 2,600 hectares, Muong Khuong 424 hectares, Bac Ha 393 hectares.

The area applying improved rice intensification (SRI), single-variety fields, and high-quality spring rice this year reached over 5,000 hectares, equal to 100% compared to the same period last year.

According to the agricultural sector, this year's spring rice crop has seen some pests and diseases, but with the direction and guidance of the professional sector and local authorities, farmers have promptly sprayed pesticides and taken care of the plants according to technical procedures, so the rice plants have grown and developed well; the yield is estimated at 61.33 quintals/ha.

Faced with unpredictable weather conditions, farmers in the province are currently focusing on harvesting spring rice and clearing land to prepare for the summer-autumn rice crop.