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Harvest Assistance Teams in Taichang Town, Gansu Province, China

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As the autumn harvest season reaches its critical point, Taichang Town in Ning County, Gansu Province, is facing significant pressure from persistent rainy weather. To ensure a successful harvest, the town has established "Harvest Assistance Teams" composed of officials and village work team members to provide technical guidance and support to farmers. These teams have been organized to comprehensively survey farmers' harvesting needs, provide coordinated assistance, and standardize the harvesting process to minimize damage and ensure the quality of agricultural products.

Key Takeaways:

  • The town has mobilized over 100 cadres and members of its village work teams to help harvest corn and millet on over 100 mu (apple acres) and bag apples on over 30 mu (apple acres).
  • The teams have been organized to provide technical guidance and standardization in key steps such as corn and millet harvesting, apple bagging, and fruit and vegetable storage.
  • The town has coordinated the use of public spaces for drying grain, effectively preventing corn and other crops from spoiling and protecting farmers' interests.
  • Taichang Town has established a "categorized ledger" to survey farmers' harvesting needs, focusing on calculating the planting area, maturity, and labor shortages of crops like corn, millet, and apples.
  • The town has made preparations for winter wheat sowing to ensure an orderly transition from autumn harvest to autumn planting.
  • The efforts of the harvest assistance teams are aimed at ensuring increased income for farmers and stable agricultural production.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 cadres and members of village work teams have been mobilized to help with the harvest.
  • The teams have assisted with harvesting corn and millet on over 100 mu (apple acres) and bagging apples on over 30 mu (apple acres).
  • The town has coordinated the use of over 100 mu of public space for grain drying.

Sources:

  • Ning County People's Government, Cultural and Tourism Bureau (https://www.ningxian.gov.cn/xwzx/xzdt/content_83324)

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