Taklimakan Desert Control Afforestation - China

Taklimakan Desert Control Afforestation - China

This photo taken on April 13, 2025 shows a wheat field irrigated by desalinated water in Xayar County, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region covers 337,600 square kilometers and its circumference measures 3,046 kilometers, making it the largest desert in China and the second-largest drifting desert in the world. Thanks to decades-long sand prevention and control efforts, the Taklimakan Desert was completely encircled with a sand-blocking green belt on Nov. 28, 2024. In 2025, Xinjiang aims to afforest a land area of about 796,000 hectares, including 562,666 hectares for frontline control in the Taklimakan Desert. These afforestations form a part of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, the world's largest afforestation program, which tackles desertification in northwest, north and northeast China. Meanwhile, Xinjiang will further widen the sand-blocking green belt and enhance desert-locking efforts

Water Distribution Day In Tyre - Lebanon

Water Distribution Day In Tyre - Lebanon

Civil defense irrigated crops in the city of Tyre Tyre, Lebanon, November 24, 2024. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Distribution Day In Tyre - Lebanon

Water Distribution Day In Tyre - Lebanon

Civil defense irrigated crops in the city of Tyre Tyre, Lebanon, November 24, 2024. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Distribution Day In Tyre - Lebanon

Water Distribution Day In Tyre - Lebanon

Civil defense irrigated crops in the city of Tyre Tyre, Lebanon, November 24, 2024. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Distribution Day In Tyre - Lebanon

Water Distribution Day In Tyre - Lebanon

Civil defense irrigated crops in the city of Tyre Tyre, Lebanon, November 24, 2024. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou

ZHANGJAIKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - A view overlooking farmland irrigated with water-saving technology pointer sprinkler irrigation equipment in modern agricultural Industrial Park in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Aug 8, 2024.

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager works in a field irrigated by water from the canals on the cliffs of Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these canals rem

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows terraced fields irrigated by water from the canals on the cliffs of Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, the

NEPAL-CHINA-PROJECT COMPANY-SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS

NEPAL-CHINA-PROJECT COMPANY-SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS

(221116) -- KATHMANDU, Nov. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2022 shows a millet field irrigated through a canal built with help from a project company which funds and operates the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydropower Project, in Lamjung, Nepal. As the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydropower Project funded and operated by a Chinese company in western Nepal has been contributing its share in improving Nepal's power supply over the years, the project company has been benefiting local communities with more than 200 projects. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

Drought threatens Romania's agricultural production

STORY: Drought threatens Romania's agricultural production DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cropland 2. various of firefighters extinguishing fire 3. various of a government meeting discussing drought problems STORYLINE: Romania's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said on Thursday that persisting drought threatens to reduce agricultural production in most of Romania's counties this year as thirsty cropland is expanding in acreage day by day. According to data from the ministry, the drought has affected 375,423 hectares of cropland in 33 of Romania's 41 counties, causing damages. About 54 percent of the damages are reported in wheat and triticale cultivation, 17 percent in corn and 16 percent in rapeseed and sunflower. Romania has about 10 million hectares of arable land, only 3 million hectares of which are irrigated. Farmers believe the actual acreage of drought-hit cropland is still much larger t

ECONOMY/INDIA

ECONOMY/INDIA

Kashmiri women planting rice saplings in a rice field in Kangan, Kashmir, India, on June 23, 2010. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) (Credit:Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)