Intelligent equipment has enhanced agricultural production in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, with mechanized farming methods giving boost to dairy farming, livestock breeding and vegetable production. A cattle base in Ningxia's Lingwu County uses smart equipment to milk cows. The cows line up at the rotary milking parlor, which takes about 10 minutes for each rotation. Each cow is milked three times a day, totaling only 30 minutes each day.
"This is part of the ration, which includes flaked corn, corn grains, cottonseed meal, cottonseed, roughage, and silage. A cow consumes about 50 kilograms per day," said Zhou Shuai, the factory director of a dairy cattle breeding base in Lingwu City. The newborn calves are cared for by special personnel, and after two months, they will be transferred to the pens for weaned cows.
There are eight 500-meter-long and 300-meter-long barns for adult cows in the breeding base. Solar photovoltaic panels are installed on the columns between the barns, which not only save energy but also provide shade and cooling for the cows. Ningxia's climate features long and cold winters, short and hot summers, quick warming in spring, and early cooling in autumn. It has diverse terrain, including plains, mountains, hills, and sandy areas, with significant temperature differences between day and night.
The region also enjoys abundant light and heat resources, with summer daytime lasting around 15 hours. Along with the high organic matter content in the soil, all of these factors can enhance the quality of Ningxia's cold-season vegetables, making them superior to similar types of vegetables than other places.
The vegetables can be shipped from Ningxia's Yinchuan City to Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by cargo planes in half a day.
The egg industry is also booming in Ningxia. On the dining tables of ordinary people, one out of every seven eggs comes from Ningxia. In Ningxia's Yongning County, an egg-laying chicken company hire experienced nutritionists to provide health plans for the chicks.
The incubation chamber in the smart agriculture industrial park there can hatch over two million chicks at the same time. These chicks will hatch in about 21 days, and on the day they hatch, they are shipped to 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China, bringing significant wealth to local farmers.
Smart tech boosts agriculture output in China's Ningxia
Smart tech boosts agriculture output in China's Ningxia
Hong Kong and Macao have adorned their streets and landmarks with festive decorations to celebrate the upcoming National Day.
China's National Day falls on Oct 1 and the National Day holiday lasts from Oct 1 to 7.
China's national flag (five-star red flag) and the flag of the Hong Kong SAR are seen in the streets and alleys across Hong Kong, adding a patriotic atmosphere to the National Day celebrations.
Before and after the National Day, Hong Kong will hold hundreds of celebration events. And the colorful firework displays will been held at Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor on the evening of Oct 1.
"On the occasion of the celebration of the 75th anniversary, all sectors in Hong Kong are joyfully and eagerly preparing. With joyful hearts, we are ready to set off the fireworks. Wishing our country to be strong and the people to be prosperous. Wishing Hong Kong to also flourish and prosper," said Pui Kwan Kay, president of the Hong Kong Chinese Importers' and Exporters' Association.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Through 75 years of hard work, the Chinese people have transformed China from an impoverished country into the second largest economy in the world. Several hundred million people in rural areas were lifted out of poverty, a miracle in the history of humanity, inspiring people from all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macao. "With the efforts of generation after generation of predecessors, the People's Republic of China has progressed from an impoverished country to the current stage of a moderately prosperous society in all respects. Especially since the 18th CPC National Congress, the various significant achievements made by the country have instilled the people across the nation with full confidence," said Edward Leung Hei, member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR.
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, chief executive officer of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, stressed that Hong Kong has made impressive achievements under One country, Two systems.
"It's enormous and overwhelming development, and I am really impressed how mainland has developed in this time under the One Country, Two Systems. It's a unique opportunity of Hong Kong to integrate economically into the wider Greater Bay Area. Dynamic, competitive and a global outlook," he said.
In Macao Special Administrative Region, national flags and holiday banners can be seen all over the streets.
"As young people from Macao, we are all very excited and proud of the development of our country. The destiny of Macao is always closely linked with that of the motherland. As the country further deepens reform comprehensively with a view to advancing Chinese modernization, Macao will have much to offer and achieve. I wish our great motherland to become even more prosperous, and Macao's development to continue to improve. I hope that we will advance together towards the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," said Jau Wing-hou, vice president of the Macao Youth Federation.
Since its return to the motherland 25 years ago, Macao has made significant advances in various fields and achieved prosperity and stability, according to Grace Wong Kit-cheng, member of the Legislative Assembly of the Macao SAR and vice president of the Women's General Association of Macao.
"Since its return to the motherland 25 years ago, with the support of the country, the society of Macao has achieved historic accomplishments in various fields including economy and people's livelihood. Residents live and work in peace and contentment. The stage of development is getting bigger and bigger, which fully demonstrates the strong vitality and advantages of One country, Two systems. The motherland has always been the strong supporter for Macao to maintain long-term prosperity and stability. I believe that Macao will also participate in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, integrate into China's overall development, and gain a greater and broader space for development and development momentum. Only when the motherland is strong can Macao be better," she said. "The country is advancing the great cause of building a great country and achieving national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. We believe this will also bring new development opportunities for Macao. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, and we are full of confidence in the development of the motherland and Macao. We believe that all sectors in Macao will actively integrate into the overall national development and make new contributions to the country's development," said Ip Sio Kai, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC, also president of the Macao Association of Banks.
Hong Kong, Macao adorn streets, landmarks with decorations to celebrate National Day
