Cluny Abbey - France

Cluny Abbey - France

FRANCE. BURGUNDY. SAONE-ET-LOIRE (71) CLUNY. ZOOM ON THE WOODEN VAULTED TIMBER FRAME OF THE GRANARY OF CLUNY ABBEY WHO DATES FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE 13TH CENTURY, A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF MEDIEVAL ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - CORREZE - 19 - COLLONGES LA ROUGE: THE HOUSE OF THE WITCH, AT DUSK, IN THE SOUTH OF THE VILLAGE. ALL DRESSED IN RED, THIS FORMER STRONGHOLD OF THE COUNTS OF TURENNE AROUSES ASTONISHMENT AND ADMIRATION. ITS CHARM COMES FROM THE CONSISTENCY IN THE USE OF RED SANDSTONE: IT IS EVERYWHERE, UNDER SLATE ROOFS OR SLATE OF THE NOBLE HOUSES OF XV AND XVI CENTURIES, THE GRANARY AND WINE OR ST PETER CHURCH. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deep Sea Aquaculture

Deep Sea Aquaculture

FUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 - A modern "sea granary" is seen at the Dinghai Bay in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, November 2, 2024.

Deep Sea Aquaculture

Deep Sea Aquaculture

FUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 - A modern "sea granary" is seen at the Dinghai Bay in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, November 2, 2024.

Deep Sea Aquaculture

Deep Sea Aquaculture

FUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 - A modern "sea granary" is seen at the Dinghai Bay in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, November 2, 2024.

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 - Workers stack raw salt delivered by pipeline into granary at Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 19, 2024.

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 - Workers stack raw salt delivered by pipeline into granary at Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 19, 2024.

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 - Workers stack raw salt delivered by pipeline into granary at Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 19, 2024.

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 - Workers stack raw salt delivered by pipeline into granary at Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 19, 2024.

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 - Workers stack raw salt delivered by pipeline into granary at Guanxi Salt Farm in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 19, 2024.

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Divine Granary Complex of the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-LIANGZHU-RUINS PARK (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-LIANGZHU-RUINS PARK (CN)

(240705) -- HANGZHOU, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 4, 2024 shows the Chizhongsi Granary Site at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City park in Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province. The Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, located in east China's Zhejiang Province, have gained worldwide recognition as bearing testimony to the existence of at least 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. This year marks the 5th anniversary of its inscription on the World Heritage List as a cultural site. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

U.S. Iowa, China's Hebei discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation

STORY: U.S. Iowa, China's Hebei discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: DES MOINES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the roundtable discussion 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO JIAN, Consul General of China's consulate general in Chicago 3. various of agricultural activities 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICK KIMBERLEY, President of Kimberley Farms Inc. STORYLINE: The U.S. state of Iowa and north China's Hebei Province held a roundtable discussion on strengthening cooperation in sustainable agriculture Monday in Des Moines, the state's capital. Zhao Jian, consul general of China's Consulate General in Chicago, said holding such an event in Iowa, "the granary and breadbasket of America," is significant for promoting pragmatic agricultural cooperation between China and the United States. Noting that China is the largest export destination of U.S. agricultural products, Zhao expressed optimism about deepening coopera

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

Ocean Ranch Complex in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 27, 2024 - The "Genghai No. 1" ocean ranch complex is seen in Yantai, Shandong province, China, April 27, 2024. "Genghai No. 1" is the first intelligent large-scale ecological Marine ranch complex platform in China, integrating fishery aquaculture, smart fishery, leisure fishery, scientific and technological research and development, science and technology education and other functions in the same platform for the first time in China, creating a new model of "blue granary + blue cultural tourism" Marine ranch development.

China's ancient Divine Granary opens to public after renovation

STORY: China's ancient Divine Granary opens to public after renovation SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient Divine Granary STORYLINE: After more than two years of renovation, the ancient Divine Granary at the Altar of the God of Agriculture opened to the public on Thursday in Beijing. An exhibition that explains the historical changes and cultural connotations of the Divine Granary Complex kicked off to bring time-honored architecture closer to the public. Sitting near the Beijing Central Axis, the Altar of the God of Agriculture bears the ceremonial and ritual traditions for the state to worship the God of Agriculture. First built in 1531 and moved here in 1753, the Divine Granary was a key architectural complex for grain storage. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

Farmers' New Year celebrated in China's Xigaze

STORY: Farmers' New Year celebrated in China's Xigaze SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11-13, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of local markets in Xigaze 2. various of local family celebrating the festival 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): NYIMA PHENTOK, Xigaze resident 4. various of local family celebrating the festival 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): NYIMA PHENTOK, Xigaze resident 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): NYIMA PHENTOK, Xigaze resident STORYLINE: Residents in Xigaze, in China's Xizang, celebrated the Farmers' New Year on the first day of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. Xigaze, known as "Xizang's granary," celebrates the new year one month ahead of the Tibetan New Year. Beyond shopping and feasting, the festival also cherishes traditions that have been passed down through generations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): NYIMA PHENTOK, Xigaze resident "The customs of the Farmers' New Year have been passed down since a long ti

CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WORLD MARINE EQUIPMENT CONFERENCE (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WORLD MARINE EQUIPMENT CONFERENCE (CN)

(231013) -- FUZHOU, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of a Qiandong marine granary model at an exhibition during the World Marine Equipment Conference 2023 in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Oct. 13, 2023. The World Marine Equipment Conference 2023 kicked off Thursday in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, aiming to pool wisdom for fields including technological innovation, equipment manufacturing, and industrial cooperation. The four-day event, jointly hosted by the Fujian provincial government, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Transport, is themed on "Carrying the Dreams of Humanity to New Horizons." It strives to provide a high-level international exchange and cooperation platform for the marine equipment industry. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

Farm in Chernihiv Region damaged by Russian occupiers

Farm in Chernihiv Region damaged by Russian occupiers

ANYSIV, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 - A granary damaged in the shelling of Russian troops is pictured at the Herasymenko Farm, formerly known as Steviia, Anysiv village, Chernihiv Region, northern Ukraine.

Farm in Chernihiv Region damaged by Russian occupiers

Farm in Chernihiv Region damaged by Russian occupiers

ANYSIV, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 - A granary damaged in the shelling of Russian troops is pictured at the Herasymenko Farm, formerly known as Steviia, Anysiv village, Chernihiv Region, northern Ukraine.

Farm in Chernihiv Region damaged by Russian occupiers

Farm in Chernihiv Region damaged by Russian occupiers

ANYSIV, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 - A granary damaged in the shelling of Russian troops is pictured at the Herasymenko Farm, formerly known as Steviia, Anysiv village, Chernihiv Region, northern Ukraine.

Türkiye experiences driest August in 33 years: report

STORY: Türkiye experiences driest August in 33 years: report DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of Istanbul City 2. various of dams in Istanbul and dry land STORYLINE: Türkiye has experienced the driest August in the last 33 years, the country's meteorological authority said on Thursday. In a report, the General Directorate of Meteorology noted a 57-percent decrease in precipitation in August compared to the 1991-2021 averages and a 60-percent drop from last August. The report highlights the meteorological drought as a widespread concern, which impacted nearly the entire Marmara and Black Sea regions in August. In the month, the northwestern region of Marmara, known as the country's granary, saw a 74-percent decrease in precipitation compared to the 1991-2021 averages and a 90-percent decline from August 2022. The region is also home to Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, where the water levels in its ten dams dropped to 26

Blahodatne and Partyzanske villages in Mykolaiv Region

Blahodatne and Partyzanske villages in Mykolaiv Region

PARTYZANSKE, UKRAINE - JULY 19, 2023 - A granary of farmer Mykhailo Zveryshyn that was ruined by Russian troops is pictured in Partyzanske village, Mykolaiv Region, southern Ukraine, which Russian occupiers destroyed.

Blahodatne and Partyzanske villages in Mykolaiv Region

Blahodatne and Partyzanske villages in Mykolaiv Region

PARTYZANSKE, UKRAINE - JULY 19, 2023 - A granary of farmer Mykhailo Zveryshyn that was ruined by Russian troops is pictured in Partyzanske village, Mykolaiv Region, southern Ukraine, which Russian occupiers destroyed.

Blahodatne and Partyzanske villages in Mykolaiv Region

Blahodatne and Partyzanske villages in Mykolaiv Region

PARTYZANSKE, UKRAINE - JULY 19, 2023 - A granary lies in ruins after the shelling of Russian troops in Partyzanske village which was destroyed by Russian occupiers, Mykolaiv Region, southern Ukraine.

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A citizen walks past the gate of Granary Art Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 2, 2023.

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A citizen visits an art exhibition at the Granary Art Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 2, 2023.

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A citizen visits an art exhibition at the Granary Art Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 2, 2023.

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - People s walk into a Granary convenience store at the Granary Art Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 2, 2023.

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A granary has been converted into a basketball arena at the Granary Art Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 2, 2023.

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A citizen visits the Granary Art Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 2, 2023.

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

Renovation of Grain Reserve into An Art Park In Hanzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - Luxury cars on display at Granary Art Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 2, 2023.

Science, technology support sowing in China's Henan

STORY: Science, technology support sowing in China's Henan DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of tractors 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG WENQUAN, Local agriculture official 3. various of sowing process STORYLINE: Farmers in central China's Henan Province have taken advantage of science and technology to improve sowing this summer. In Xunxian County of Henan, many sowing tractors have installed the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System's intelligent terminal so that the machine can work automatedly, efficiently and accurately. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG WENQUAN, Local agriculture official "It saves labor, time, and effort with a quality sowing process." Dubbed the "granary in China's central plains," Henan holds significant agricultural importance in China, accounting for around a quarter of the country's total annual wheat output. The application of BeiDou intelligent terminals in harvesting and sowing machinery has reached an adv

How tech changes wheat harvesting for a family in China's Henan

STORY: How tech changes wheat harvesting for a family in China's Henan DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Liu Fukang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU FUKANG, Farmer in Minquan County, Henan Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU FUKANG, Farmer in Minquan County, Henan Province 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU FUKANG, Farmer in Minquan County, Henan Province STORYLINE: Wheat harvesting in many parts of China has been made much easier than before, with the help of science and technology. 27-year-old Liu Fukang returned to his home village in Henan Province to do farmwork in 2020, five years after graduating from university. Henan is often referred to as the "granary in China's central plains." It holds significant agricultural importance in China, accounting for around a quarter of the country's total annual wheat output. Liu has clearly felt how wheat harvesting has changed since his grandpa's generation. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU

Central China ramps up efforts to reduce grain losses

STORY: Central China ramps up efforts to reduce grain losses DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of summer harvest in central China's Henan Province 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU DONGXING, Party chief of Yuanying Village 3. various of summer harvest in central China's Anhui Province STORYLINE: China has stepped up efforts to minimize grain losses during this year's summer harvest in response to weather challenges such as waterlogging and heat waves. Central China's Henan Province is dubbed the "granary of China," accounting for more than a quarter of the country's wheat output. It is facing a daunting challenge as heavy rains have turned fields soggy. Farmers are racing against the clock to harvest wheat before it is ruined. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU DONGXING, Party chief of Yuanying Village "We started the harvest on Tuesday. So far (on June 7 evening), we have harvested more than 600 mu (about 40 hectares) of wheat field. About 300 mu

Rice planting in full swing in NE China

STORY: Rice planting in full swing in NE China DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN XIAOYU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of farmers working in the fields 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU DIANHONG, Chairman of Hongyang Organic Farming Cooperative 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): REN LIXIN, Member of Hongyang Organic Farming Cooperative STORYLINE: Farmers in Minle Township, Wuchang City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, are currently busy with rice planting. STANDUP (English): SUN XIAOYU, Xinhua correspondent "Now I am in Minle Township, Wuchang City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. China's 'granary' Heilongjiang Province, has entered the planting season, and farmers here are busy with planting rice. Please follow my camera to check it out." With more than 167,333 hectares of paddy fields and an annual output of 700 million kg of rice, Wuchang City is well-known for its high-quality rice in China. Despite the wide

China's Jiangsu facilitates low-carbon grain harvest

STORY: China's Jiangsu facilitates low-carbon grain harvest DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of grain harvest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN ZENGZENG, Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shuyang County, Jiangsu Province 3. various of air-source heat pump dryers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO ZHEYUAN, State Grid Huai'an Power Supply Company 5. various of harvest scenes STORYLINE: The late-season rice harvest is nearing the end. Farmers in east China's Jiangsu Province are working round the clock to dry the unhusked rice to fill up every granary. To facilitate the work, Jiangsu has installed more than 4,000 air-source heat pump dryers in farms and companies across the province. It costs about 5.62 U.S. dollars to dry a tonne of grain with these dryers, while the same workload powered by coal or fuel oil costs four times as much. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN ZENGZENG, Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shuyang Cou

INDONESIA-BANTEN-RICE HARVEST

INDONESIA-BANTEN-RICE HARVEST

(220809) -- BANTEN, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A farmer carries dried rice to a granary at Citorek Village of Banten, Indonesia, on Aug. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

INDONESIA-BANTEN-RICE HARVEST

INDONESIA-BANTEN-RICE HARVEST

(220809) -- BANTEN, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A farmer carries dried rice to a granary at Citorek Village of Banten, Indonesia, on Aug. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)