Who knew riverbanks could turn into chili paradises? 🌍 Farmers in Zezhou County, Shanxi Province, are rewriting the script on agriculture by transforming neglected wasteland into thriving chili fields! This spring, over 30 million seedlings are taking root across 40 hectares—equivalent to 56 soccer fields—with a third of the land freshly reclaimed from once-barren riverfront areas.
Local cooperatives are buzzing like a TikTok trend, using high-tech farming methods to maximize yields. 💡 The shift not only boosts income for residents but also showcases China’s push for sustainable land use. Imagine: dirt that once gathered dust now sprouts crimson treasures bound for dinner tables nationwide!
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Spring ploughing: Chili seedlings thrive in N China's once barren land
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