A bitter rice harvest
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 17:43 GMT+7
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| A farmer in Giong Rieng district, Kien Giang province has no smile though he gets in an abundant harvest this year. |
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| 11-year-old Tran Van Hau helps his family with sheaving the rice plants. |
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| Farmer Ton Van Phong looks sad as his paddy field is affected by rains. |
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| In spite of having an abundant harvest this year, many farmers are upset because only few traders come to buy and even set a low price. |
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| Traders purchase fresh rice from VND3,800 and VND4,200 per kg. |
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| Tran Thi Hai, 68, picks up paddy grain from a straw heap. |
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| Le Thanh Thuy, 42, and her son harvesting rice plants. |
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| The rice affected by rains is sold to duck raisers from VND3,000 to VND3,500 per kg. |
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| The family of farmer Ton Van Hung gets together for a frugal meal after a hard day on the field. |
