Red sorghum harvest brings new vitality to SW China's Chongqing

Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2026, shows villagers drying sorghum in the sun at a sorghum base in Dalu Community of Xiaonanhai Town, Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The local area has developed a sorghum base covering more than 550 mu (about 36.7 hectares) to promote integrated development of agriculture and tourism. The sorghum industry has helped increase farmers' incomes and advance rural revitalization, while the vibrant red sorghum fields have attracted tourists from nearby areas, boosting rural tourism. Taking advantage of the fine weather, farmers are racing to harvest and dry the sorghum to ensure the crops are safely stored. (Yang Min/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 30, 2026, shows a farm machine operator harvesting sorghum with a combine harvester in Dalu Community of Xiaonanhai Town, Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Yang Min/Guangming Picture)