Farmers along the Hexi Corridor, a major agricultural producer in northwest China's Gansu Province, no longer worry about irrigation water thanks to a newly-adopted technology.
In Hanzuo Town of Wuwei City, shallow-buried thin tubes stretch across wheat fields, precisely delivering water and fertilizer to the plants. These tubes are disposable and low-cost, and do not interfere with mechanized operations.
"It does not waste a single drop of water. It is really water-saving," said Liu Xuemei, a farmer in Hanzuo Town.
Since 2022, local authorities have been building high-standard farmlands by equipping them with water pools, reservoirs and pipelines for integration water and fertilizer delivery.
"Previously, we were nervous about irrigation. Now with this irrigation system, we are delighted to see the green wheat fields," said Liu.
This year, every mu of farmland can save 100 cubic meters of water. The water saved from the 620,000 mu of high-standard farmland in the whole Liangzhou District can irrigate another 160,000 mu of farmland.
"Correspondingly, our planting concepts, income-earning ways, operational models and industrial development have all changed," said Wang Xingpeng, Party secretary of Hanzuo Town.
Innovative irrigation technology transforms farming efficiency
Young people in China are expressing appreciation for their moms in new and different ways this Mother's Day, leaning towards a more heartfelt approach.
Annual Mother's Day celebrations in China are marked by young people usually buying flowers and gifts such as cakes to show their appreciation of the everday sacrifices and unwavering support mothers provide.
In Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, young people are going beyond gifts during this special day. They are also sharing heartfelt messages celebrating the special bond they share with their moms.
"I wish my mom all the best and good health. I bought her a Chinese-style dress, which is very popular nowadays. I think she must look good in it and I want her to try some young people's fashion," said a resident in Chengdu.
"I'm very grateful to my mother who has always been understanding and supportive of my interests, and provided me a good life. I would video call my mother to express my love for her," said a resident.
"My family is in Guangdong. I hope my mother can be healthy and take good care of herself. I will send her a bunch of flowers on Mother's Day," said another resident.
"I am studying abroad now, and I choose to return to China before Mother's Day to celebrate the holiday with her. I'm planning to have a date with my mom, make some memory together. I want to say, Mom, I love you, happy Mother's Day!" said a resident in Chengdu.
Mother's Day fell on May 12 this year.
Young people in China shower moms with love on Mother's Day
