Rural communities across the country are now concentrating efforts on tending rice seedbeds in a scientific and technological way to grow healthy rice seedlings in spite of unfavorable climatic conditions.

They are also taking proper measures to secure water enough for rice-transplanting, repairing irrigation setups including water pumps and waterways.

Meanwhile, the cooperative farms have given priority to tilling paddy fields as planned, while leveling and harrowing fields simultaneously.

Various kinds of efficient machines have been used in preparing rice-transplanting.

The peasants of the country are resolved to reap a rich harvest this year marking the 65th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.