China’s Summer Wheat Harvest Defies Pandemic Challenges

China’s summer wheat harvest is in full swing despite ongoing COVID-19 challenges, with 121 million mu (about 8 million hectares) already reaped nationwide, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Major producing regions are racing to gather crops as daily harvests exceed 20 million mu for two days straight.

Photographer Bao Dongsheng, based in Shanxi Province’s Yuncheng, captured the bustling scenes: \"From giant combines to sun-drenched grain drying fields, farmers are working overtime to secure this year’s yield.\" His footage highlights sustainable practices like straw recycling, blending tradition with eco-friendly innovation.

With cross-regional coordination and tech-driven logistics, China aims to safeguard food security while navigating pandemic disruptions. As one farmer put it: \"The fields don’t wait for viruses—we adapt and keep moving.\"

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The Long Haul with COVID-19: Summer harvest under the epidemic

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