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High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertiliser, ensuring the industry can meet the substantial demand from local farming communities. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th edition of Welcome to the Countryside - Montbeton

A Young Farmer, JA, wearing a T-shirt that reads, Farming, more than a job, it s a passion !. Tour of cows selected for sale at Elvea 82. Competition for animals for slaughter. 15th edition of Welcome to the Countryside, the flagship agricultural event in Tarn-et-Garonne, held in Montbeton from September 19 to 21, 2025. Organized by the Chamber of Agriculture, the department s largest agricultural fair expects nearly 15,000 visitors over the course of this weekend dedicated to promoting and discovering our local agriculture. Gourmet market, animal competitions and exhibitions, producers market, entertainment. France, Montbeton, September 20, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th edition of Welcome to the Countryside - Montbeton

A Young Farmer, JA, wearing a T-shirt that reads, Farming, more than a job, it s a passion !. Tour of cows selected for sale at Elvea 82. Competition for animals for slaughter. 15th edition of Welcome to the Countryside, the flagship agricultural event in Tarn-et-Garonne, held in Montbeton from September 19 to 21, 2025. Organized by the Chamber of Agriculture, the department s largest agricultural fair expects nearly 15,000 visitors over the course of this weekend dedicated to promoting and discovering our local agriculture. Gourmet market, animal competitions and exhibitions, producers market, entertainment. France, Montbeton, September 20, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th edition of Welcome to the Countryside - Montbeton

A stand with a placard reading, Ferme Lou Ranquet. Organic farming AB. 82130 Lafrancaise. 15th edition of Welcome to the Countryside, the flagship agricultural event in Tarn-et-Garonne, held in Montbeton from September 19 to 21, 2025. Organized by the Chamber of Agriculture, the department s largest agricultural fair expects nearly 15,000 visitors over the course of this weekend dedicated to promoting and discovering our local agriculture. Gourmet market, animal competitions and exhibitions, producers market, entertainment. France, Montbeton, September 20, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Millau

FRANCE. AVEYRON (12) THE MILLAU VIADUCT (INAUGURATED IN 2004) SEEN FROM THE CAUSSE ROUGE. SHEEP FARMING IS A MAJOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY IN THE REGION. ROQUEFORT CHEESE IS MADE FROM THE MILK OF LOCAL SHEEP. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Tech Seeds And Tech-Driven Farming - China

China bets on high-tech seeds and tech-driven farming. A staff member of the local agricultural and rural department checks the maturity of wheat in the fields in Dachang Town of Xihai'an West Coast New Area in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 12, 2025. Xinhua/Li Ziheng

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Livestock Market - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 21, 2025 shows a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Livestock Market - China

People select livestock at a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 21, 2025. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Livestock Market - China

People select livestock at a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 21, 2025. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Livestock Market - China

People select livestock at a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 21, 2025. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Livestock Market - China

People select livestock at a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 21, 2025. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Livestock Market - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 21, 2025 shows a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Livestock Market - China

People select livestock at a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 21, 2025. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Livestock Market - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 21, 2025 shows a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Livestock Market - China

People select livestock at a livestock market in Xiaohai Town of the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 21, 2025. It has come to the peak trading period of local livestock market, where farmers are busy selecting cattle and other livestock for the spring farming season. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

Technicians test sweet wormwood as raw materials at a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 27, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhu

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

A worker checks the growth of sweet wormwood at a planting base of a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 28, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

A technician tests artemisinin at a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 27, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

A technician works on sweet wormwood breeding at a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 27, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/A

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

A technician tests artemisinin at a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 27, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

Workers check the growth of sweet wormwood at a planting base of a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 28, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang X

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

Employees transfer barrels of artemisinin at a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 27, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACA

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

A worker transfers sweet wormwood as raw materials at a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 27, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xin

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Pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County

A technician operates to extract artemisinin at a pharmaceutical company in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on August 27, 2024. Located in a remote, mountainous area experiencing severe rocky desertification, Rong'an County covers largely barren land that makes traditional farming difficult. However, its harsh conditions are ideal for growing sweet wormwood, which thrives in arid environments and can withstand drought. Once dried, the plant is processed to extract artemisinin, which is then made into medicine and shipped to Africa to help local communities fight malaria. Rong'an is a major production base of artemisinin at home and abroad. The annual production of artemisinin exceeds 100 tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the global total. In recent years, companies, planting bases, scientific research institutes, cooperatives and local farmers in Rong'an have been coordinated to develop sweet wormwood planting to advance rural revitalization. Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/AB

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Crab Farming - China

Li Nan (C) and farmers stand by a crab pond in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 13, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers frequently come t

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Crab Farming - China

Li Nan introduces crabs via livestreaming by a crab pond in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 13, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers freq

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Crab Farming - China

Farmers prepare crabs fodder by a crab pond in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 13, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers frequently come t

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Crab Farming - China

Farmers prepare to feed crabs in a crab pond in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 13, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers frequently come

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Crab Farming - China

An aerial drone photo shows crab ponds in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 13, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers frequently come to him

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Crab Farming - China

Staff members invited by Li Nan make a short video introducing crabs by a crab pond in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 10, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.

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Crab Farming - China

An aerial drone photo shows crab ponds in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 13, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers frequently come to him

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Crab Farming - China

Farmers feed crabs in a crab pond in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 13, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers frequently come to him for

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Crab Farming - China

Farmers tie crabs in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Nov. 23, 2021. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers frequently come to him for advice. Li Nan i

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Crab Farming - China

Li Nan (R) and a farmer catch crabs in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 10, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers frequently come to him fo

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Crab Farming - China

A drone photo shows farmers feeding crabs in a crab pond in Xuegong Village, Linyi County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 10, 2024. Located on the bank of the Yellow River, Xuegong Village boasts over 333.3 hectares of Yellow River tidal flats and nearly 333.3 hectares of barren ditches. In recent years, the local community has integrated these lands to develop specialized aquaculture. The Yellow River tidal flats with lush aquatic plants provide excellent conditions for crab growth. 39-year-old Li Nan returned home to start a crab farming business four years ago. Farming crabs was not easy. In the first two years of his venture, due to immature aquaculture techniques, the survival rate of the crabs in his ponds was only about 30%. Through continuous exploration, the survival rate of the crabs he farmed increased significantly. After several years of dedicated research, Li Nan has now become a well-known "crab farming expert" in the area, and his crab ponds have expanded to 33.35 hectares. Villagers freq

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. checks on rabbits at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Patrick Jan C

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. (L) talks to his father at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Patrick

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. tends a newborn rabbit at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Patrick

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows Patrick Jan Cillen, Kevin Cillen Michael E.'s father, checking on a goat at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her h

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. (R) and his father are seen at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Pat

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. (L) and his father feed poultry at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father,

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. fetches water from a rainwater collector at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin'

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. (R) and his father walk in a forest near his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's f

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Patrick Jan Cillen, Kevin Cillen Michael E.'s father, feeds water to poultry at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon a

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Rice planting and smart farming - China

A plant protection drone works at a smart planting base in Datonghu District of Yiyang City, central China's Hunan Province, June 6, 2024. In recent years, local authorities in Chaohu Lake in east China's Anhui Province and Datong Lake in central China's Hunan Province have promoted green rice planting and smart farming through fertilizer reduction and efficiency improvement, prevention and control of diseases and pests, and the establishment of smart agricultural platforms, so as to improve agricultural development. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rice planting and smart farming - China

Staff members transport seedlings at a smart planting base in Datonghu District of Yiyang City, central China's Hunan Province, April 10, 2024. In recent years, local authorities in Chaohu Lake in east China's Anhui Province and Datong Lake in central China's Hunan Province have promoted green rice planting and smart farming through fertilizer reduction and efficiency improvement, prevention and control of diseases and pests, and the establishment of smart agricultural platforms, so as to improve agricultural development. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rice planting and smart farming - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows the rice field near Chaohu Lake in Huailin Township of Chaohu City, east China's Anhui Province. In recent years, local authorities in Chaohu Lake in east China's Anhui Province and Datong Lake in central China's Hunan Province have promoted green rice planting and smart farming through fertilizer reduction and efficiency improvement, prevention and control of diseases and pests, and the establishment of smart agricultural platforms, so as to improve agricultural development. Photo by Zhang Duan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rice planting and smart farming - China

An autonomous rice transplanter works at a smart planting base in Datonghu District of Yiyang City, central China's Hunan Province, April 10, 2024. In recent years, local authorities in Chaohu Lake in east China's Anhui Province and Datong Lake in central China's Hunan Province have promoted green rice planting and smart farming through fertilizer reduction and efficiency improvement, prevention and control of diseases and pests, and the establishment of smart agricultural platforms, so as to improve agricultural development. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rice planting and smart farming - China

A villager transplants seedlings in the rice field near Chaohu Lake in Huailin Township of Chaohu City, east China's Anhui Province, June 17, 2024. In recent years, local authorities in Chaohu Lake in east China's Anhui Province and Datong Lake in central China's Hunan Province have promoted green rice planting and smart farming through fertilizer reduction and efficiency improvement, prevention and control of diseases and pests, and the establishment of smart agricultural platforms, so as to improve agricultural development. Photo by Zhang Duan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rice planting and smart farming - China

A villager works in the rice field near Chaohu Lake in Huailin Township of Chaohu City, east China's Anhui Province, June 17, 2024. In recent years, local authorities in Chaohu Lake in east China's Anhui Province and Datong Lake in central China's Hunan Province have promoted green rice planting and smart farming through fertilizer reduction and efficiency improvement, prevention and control of diseases and pests, and the establishment of smart agricultural platforms, so as to improve agricultural development. Photo by Zhang Duan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM