Spring preparations across China lay foundation for successful farming season

Spring marks the beginning of the year's agenda, making this period critical for preparing the fields for plowing. The safe operation of agricultural machinery and an ample supply of farming inputs are essential to a successful season. In Xuzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, farmers meticulously select their machinery; in Jinhua City, east China's Zhejiang Province, workers are busy transporting pesticides; and in Tahe City, east China's Jiangxi Province, large quantities of seeds and fertilizers are being moved by rail to secure necessary supplies. Farmers across China are actively preparing for spring farming, laying a solid foundation for timely sowing and a bountiful harvest.

Photo taken on Feb. 6, 2025 shows a farmer selecting agricultural machinery in Suining County, Xuzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Hong Xing/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 6, 2025 shows a farmer purchasing fertilizer in Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City, east China's Shandong Province. (Zhang Zhenxiang/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2025 shows workers handling fertilizer at the Tahe Railway Station freight yard in east China's Jiangxi Province. (Deng Heping/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 3, 2025 shows farmers selecting agricultural machinery in Dongying District, Dongying City, east China's Shandong Province. (Liu Zhifeng/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2025 shows a service team inspecting and maintaining agricultural machinery in Renshou County, Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Pan Shuai/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 6, 2025 shows farmers selecting agricultural equipment in Yixiu District, Anqing City, east China's Anhui Province. (Jiang Sheng/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2025 shows workers handling pesticides at an agricultural material warehouse in Jinhua City, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Shi Kuanbing/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 6, 2025 shows a driver of a machinery cooperative repairing agricultural tools in Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province. (Liu Mancang/Guangming Picture)