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JINAN, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A researcher from Quanmai Agriculture Company conducted artificial pollination of wheat in an artificial climate chamber in Jinan, Shandong Province, China on January 12, 2026.

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

Bees surviving the fires on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

Beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

Bees surviving the fires on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

Bees surviving the fires on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

Beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beehives Burned by The Fires - Spain

The mayor of A Gudiña, Néstor Ogando, visits his beehives burned by the fires, on August 21, 2025, in A Gudiña, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). One of the industries that have been affected by the fires that have ravaged the province of Ourense in recent days has been beekeeping. Many hives have been destroyed and pollination areas have been destroyed, so some beekeepers are considering moving the surviving bees to another region. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peach Tree Pollination

A farmer pollinates peach trees in full bloom in Zaozhuang city, East China's Shandong province on April 1, 2025.

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Peach Tree Pollination

A farmer pollinates peach trees in full bloom in Zaozhuang city, East China's Shandong province on April 1, 2025.

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Peach Tree Pollination

A farmer pollinates peach trees in full bloom in Zaozhuang city, East China's Shandong province on April 1, 2025.

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Peach Tree Pollination

A farmer pollinates peach trees in full bloom in Zaozhuang city, East China's Shandong province on April 1, 2025.

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Peach Tree Pollination

A farmer pollinates peach trees in full bloom in Zaozhuang city, East China's Shandong province on April 1, 2025.

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Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

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Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

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Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

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Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

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Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

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Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

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Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

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Spring in Dnipropetrovsk region

DNIPROPETROVSK REGION, UKRAINE - MARCH 31, 2024 - A bee pollinates the flowers a blooming fruit tree in spring, Dnipropetrovsk region, eastern Ukraine.

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Spring in Dnipropetrovsk region

DNIPROPETROVSK REGION, UKRAINE - MARCH 31, 2024 - A bee pollinates the flowers a blooming fruit tree in spring, Dnipropetrovsk region, eastern Ukraine.

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Spring in Dnipropetrovsk region

DNIPROPETROVSK REGION, UKRAINE - MARCH 31, 2024 - Bees pollinate the flowers a blooming fruit tree in spring, Dnipropetrovsk region,

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Spring in Dnipropetrovsk region

DNIPROPETROVSK REGION, UKRAINE - MARCH 31, 2024 - Bees pollinate the flowers a blooming fruit tree in spring, Dnipropetrovsk region, eastern Ukraine.

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11th Togo int'l fashion festival concludes in Lome

STORY: 11th Togo int'l fashion festival concludes in Lome SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 held in Togo's capital Lome STORYLINE: The 11th Togo international fashion festival FIMO228 concluded in Togo's capital Lome on Saturday. A celebration of cultural cross-pollination, the four-day festival has over the years become a not-to-be-missed event in the fashion calendar in the country, attracting designers from home and abroad as well as numerous audiences. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lome. (XHTV)

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Farmers in Gaza embrace promising date harvest season

STORY: Farmers in Gaza embrace promising date harvest season DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Gaza, Palestine CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers harvesting dates 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED BARAKA, Local farmer 3. various of farmers harvesting dates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MEDIEN ABU RUJAILA, Local farmer STORYLINE: The annual date harvest season kicks off in the Gaza Strip in the first week of Oct. According to the Hamas-run agriculture ministry in Gaza, this year's harvest will last until mid-Nov., and the coastal enclave is expected to produce about 15,000 tons of dates this year, a rebound from low yield last year under the impact of bad weather. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED BARAKA, Local farmer "We are currently in the season of harvesting dates, which comes in the month of Oct. The planting comes in four stages, starting from pollination to harvesting dates. This season is a source of livelihood that we wait for from year to year. Everyone waits for it t

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Aerial views of pollination of hybrid rice in S China

STORY: Aerial views of pollination of hybrid rice in S China DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pollination of hybrid rice STORYLINE: Farmers are busy with the artificial pollination of hybrid rice in Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County of Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The climatic conditions of Gongcheng are very suitable for hybrid rice seed production. In 2023, the county's hybrid rice seed production area has reached approximately 739 hectares, with 21 hybrid rice varieties expected to be produced. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guilin, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-HYBRID RICE SEED BREEDING-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(230830) -- CENGONG, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Chen Liangdong showcasing germinated rice seeds on April 6, 2023 (upper L), transplanting rice seedlings on May 29, 2023 (upper R), inspecting rice pollination on Aug. 1, 2023 (lower L) and displaying harvested rice seeds on Aug. 26, 2023 in Cengong County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. As autumn arrives, the rice fields turn golden. Chen Liangdong has invited a professional harvesting team from Henan Province to harvest the hybrid rice seeds on his farm. Looking at the abundant rice seeds, he was overjoyed. Chen, who is 61, is a major producer of hybrid rice seeds in Cengong County. He used to work as a construction worker in the county for many years. In 2012, Chen returned to his village and took over the idle land of the villagers to produce hybrid rice seeds. From spring to autumn, he is busy with tilling, sowing, mulching, transplanting, fertilizing, pollinating, and other

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Climate change casts shadow on date harvest season in Gaza

STORY: Climate change casts shadow on date harvest season in Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of Gazan farmers harvesting date in the coastal enclave 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED BARAKA, Local farm owner 3. shots of Gazan farmers harvesting date in the coastal enclave STORYLINE: A much-needed harvest has not arrived for date palms in the Gaza Strip through September, which according to local farmers, is another evidence of the tangible impact that climate change has on their livelihood, following the poor pollination in spring. Considering this year's delayed harvest season, farmers worried that if it ends in time in mid-October, the gross yields of this sweet household fruit could be bleak. "The coastal enclave usually produced about 15,000 tons of date, while this year it will not exceed 10,000 tons," said Adham al-Bassiouni, spokesman for the Hamas-run agriculture ministry. Ahmed Baraka, a 70-year-old farmer from Dir al-Balah in central

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Drones used in central China to carry out artificial maize pollination

STORY: Drones used in central China to carry out artificial maize pollination DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the maize field 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI CHENGSHUAI, Technician 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG JIANCHAO, Local farmer STORYLINE: A buzzing fleet of plant protection drones hover over maize fields in Huaxian, the largest grain-producing county in central China's Henan Province, carrying out artificial maize pollination efficiently and precisely. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI CHENGSHUAI, Technician "The wind field generated by plant protection drones can blow pollen and improve the pollination rate of maize. A drone can carry out artificial pollination on a 200-mu (13.3-ha) maize field in one hour." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG JIANCHAO, Local farmer "I plant about 50 to 60 mu (3.3 to 4 ha) of maize. Plant protection drones can finish the artificial pollination by flying back and forth two or three rounds, w

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Youths contribute to hybrid wheat breeding in Xi'an, China

STORY: Youths contribute to hybrid wheat breeding in Xi'an, China DATELINE: May 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of researchers working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG XUAN, Researcher from Yangling Qinfeng Seed-industry Co., Ltd. 3. various of Chinese agriculture STORYLINE: A research team in Xi'an, China, has successively bred and promoted 15 wheat varieties through wheat cross-breeding. Nearly 70 percent of the 26-member team in Yangling Qinfeng Seed-industry Co. are "post-80s" and "post-90s." They use advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of wheat hybrid breeding. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG XUAN, Researcher from Yangling Qinfeng Seed-industry Co., Ltd. "Wheat breeding can be divided into several stages. What we are doing now is removing stamens and cross-pollination of wheat. Then we will have the first filial generation of hybrids, or F1 hybrids. After that, we select those with superior traits, which are called F2 hybrids. The process

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-AGRONOMIST-CHENG XIANGWEN (CN)

(220105) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Xiangwen (1st R) instructs as the workers learn the pollination methods at the corn field of a cultivating base in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Feb. 24, 2021. TO GO WITH "Profile: 86-yr-old agronomist spreads seeds of corn, hope in China" (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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Apple pollination using Toko Ironworks' drone

Toko Ironworks (Odate City, Akita Prefecture) has begun marketing apple pollination work using flying robots (drones) to fruit farmers. Apple trees are tall and bear a large number of fruit, making pollination work hard work. The drone will make the work easier and shorten the working hours. A demonstration experiment is being conducted in collaboration with Aomori Prefectural Nagui Agricultural High School, and Yoaki Torigata, director of the company, says, "We are on the verge of solving the main problem," and plans to market the system, including rental. In the demonstration experiment so far, a fruiting rate of 40-50% was obtained when the drone was used. A solution of pollen mixed with distilled water, sugar, and safflower pigment is placed in a tank, and a drone is flown near the flowers to spray them. The downwash airflow caused by the drone's propeller atomizes the solution and applies it evenly. Photo taken on August 20, 2019,credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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