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In the busy summer days, farmers start to harvest in NW China’s Xinjiang

Aerial photo taken on June 27, 2023 shows workers from Alar City, the first division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, northwest China’s Xinjiang, operate machinery to harvest wheat in high-standard demonstration fields. This year, Alar City has planted 138,800 mu of wheat and implemented standardized management according to green organic food and modern agricultural standards. The total expected production is estimated to reach 87,800 tons. (Photo by Sun Guoquan)

Aerial photo taken on June 27, 2023 shows a worker from Alar City, the first division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, northwest China’s Xinjiang, operates machinery to harvest wheat in high-standard demonstration fields. (Photo by Sun Guoquan)

Photo taken on June 28, 2023 shows staff members and farmers in Sati Village, Kalatale Town, Aksu City, northwest China’s Xinjiang inspect the harvested wheat in the fields. This year, the wheat planting area in Aksu City exceeded 372,000 mu. Starting from mid-June, wheat harvesting began in various towns and townships, with over 400 harvesters deployed for city-wide wheat harvest operations. The fully mechanized harvesting has been achieved, and it is expected that the wheat harvest and corn resow tasks will be completed by early July. (Photo by Fan Gongping)

Photo taken on June 28, 2023 shows staff members in Sati Village, Kalatale Township, Aksu City, northwest China’s Xinjiang, help the farmers to sun-dry the wheat in the drying area. (Photo by Fan Gongping)

Photo taken on June 28, 2023 shows a farmer showcases the harvested wheat in Sati Village, Kalatale Township, Aksu City, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Fan Gongping)

Photo taken on June 29, 2023 shows tourists pick raspberries in the plantation in Sandaogou Village, Daquan Township, Shawan City, northwest China's Xinjiang. In recent years, Shawan City has continuously adjusted its agricultural industry structure and actively promoted the high-quality development of its specialty fruit industry. Relying on the development of rural tourism, the raspberry planting industry has been promoted. During summer when raspberries are ripe, many tourists come to pick the raspberries and play. Currently, the total planting area of specialty fruits in the whole village is 260 mu, making it a characteristic industry for local farmers to increase their income and get a well-off life. (Photo by Wang Fangji)

Photo taken on June 29, 2023 shows tourists pick raspberries in the plantation in Shawan City, northwest China's Xinjiang. (Photo by Wang Fangji)

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