In October, with its vibrant golden fields and the fragrant aroma of fruits, the autumn harvest is in full swing across various regions. Farmers are busy reaping the rewards of their hard work, collectively composing a magnificent symphony of abundance.

**Henan Province**
**Rice and Crabs Flourish Along the Yellow River**
As the rice harvest season arrives in Wuzhi and Suixian counties of Henan, local farmers have embraced their regional characteristics to innovate with sustainable rice-growing and crab-farming practices, allowing them to maximize their yields from a single plot of land.
In the Huanghe Floodplain of Wuzhi County, expansive golden rice fields stretch for miles. Combines are working tirelessly, maneuvering through the rice paddies to gather, thresh, and transport the grains to storage facilities. Leveraging the advantages of the Yellow River’s water resources, local agricultural projects have developed small irrigation systems and high-quality farmlands. An agricultural cooperative has been established, sustaining the large-scale cultivation of green ecological rice across 20,000 acres annually.
Meanwhile, in Xiaoyangzhuang Village of Suixian’s Heji Township, farmers are witnessing an impressive dual harvest of both rice and crabs. This has been made possible by the implementation of an integrated rice-crab aquaculture model, allowing them to enjoy a bountiful harvest every season.

**Liaoning Province**
**Busy Machines in Corn Harvest with Nutrient-Rich Residue**
Corn is the leading crop in Liaoning Province, with approximately 42 million acres dedicated to its cultivation this year. By mid-October, the province has entered a concentrated corn harvest period.
In the golden October landscape of Changtu County, corn harvest cooperatives are abuzz with activity. As harvesters move through the fields, they neatly collect corn stalks, which are then processed mechanically, loading the plump ears into farm trucks for transport to drying and threshing facilities. Changtu County is located in the world’s prime corn belt, maintaining over 4 million acres of corn cultivation. As of October 19, nearly 80% of the corn has been harvested, with completion expected in about a week.

**Jilin Province**
**Soybean Harvest Nears Completion with a Projected Yield of Over 150,000 Tons**
In Jilin’s Dunhua City, soybean cultivation spans over 950,000 acres, and harvest is almost complete. Projections indicate a total yield of around 157,000 tons—a promising outcome.
In the soybean fields of Linjiang Village in Hongshi Township, the golden pods are heavy on the branches, while large combines rumble through the field, swiftly shelling the beans. The entire process—from harvesting to threshing to loading—happens seamlessly, ensuring efficiency.
To guarantee high yields, local agricultural departments have been guiding soybean cooperatives and farmers over the past few years to select high-quality, resilient soybean varieties while employing precise sowing techniques, optimal planting densities, and scientific fertilization. Currently, nearly 90% of Dunhua’s soybeans have been harvested, with expectations to finish by the end of October.

**Gansu Province**
**Apple Harvest Thrives with Smart Tech Enhancing Quality and Efficiency**
As autumn graces the landscape, apples are being harvested across 1.33 million acres in Qinyang, Gansu. In recent years, initiatives have been taken to upgrade apple cultivars and incorporate smart technologies, ensuring quality and quantity in the sales process.
In Taiping Town, the orchards are laden with heavy apple loads, with farmers actively engaged in picking. Recently, Qinyang has also implemented automated sorting lines for standardized apple selections, increasing packing efficiency while maintaining high sales quality. It’s estimated that this year’s apple production will surpass 1.5 million tons, benefiting over 170,000 local growers.

**Zhejiang Province**
**Mountain Terraces Yield a Rich Harvest of Layered Rice Waves**
Recently, in the high mountain terraces of Jingning County, Zhejiang, situated nearly 1,000 meters above sea level, a spectacular rice harvest is unfolding. As autumn breezes sweep through, waves of golden rice ripple across the hills like an ocean.
In the terraces of Yeqiao Village, villagers are busy harvesting mature rice, with grains being threshed and transported via rail carts to the base of the mountains, illustrating the lively hustle and bustle of the harvest season. This year, leading farmers have seen yields reach as high as 1,000 pounds per acre.
With government support, these farmers have installed rail carts to facilitate transport, significantly reducing costs. One farmer, Wu Huajin, mentioned that he’s also raising fish in the rice paddies, which promotes a healthy ecosystem while boosting income. This year, he’s earned over 150,000 yuan just from rice and fish farming.