China: Summer wheat harvest in full swing in Shanxi's Qixian County.

The summer wheat harvest is in full swing in Qixian County, Shanxi Province, in northern China, and is expected to be completed by the end of June. A total of 22,000 mu (nearly 1,500 hectares) of wheat have ripened in the county. Harvesters are working across wheat fields, completing wheat gathering, threshing, cleaning, and grain storage. The county is making the most of the key summer farming period, with coordinated efforts covering planting, field management, and harvesting. About 75 combine harvesters have been put into operation, and the wheat is set to be fully harvested by the end of June. Shotlist: Qixian County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, north China - Recent: 1. Aerial shots of harvesters working in wheat fields; 2. Various of harvesters at work, pouring wheat onto vehicle; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Gefei, senior agronomist, Qixian County Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: "Due to autumn rains last year, most of the wheat in Qixian County was sown late. To address this issue, we implemented targeted field management measures, including introducing mixed use of agricultural chemicals against crop diseases and pests, dry and hot wind, and premature aging, and aiding the healthy growth of wheat, which have effectively improved crop conditions. This year, the wheat is growing well and a good harvest is in sight."; 4. Various of people in wheat fields; 5. Various of wheat crops. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]