WebOct 23, 2024 · A cotton picker works in a field in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 13, 2024. The cotton harvest season started in October in … WebMar 25, 2024 · In northern Xinjiang, cotton harvesting has largely been mechanized, while southern Xinjiang has its mechanization rate raised above 40 percent. According to the region's agriculture bureau, mechanized harvesting of cotton in the region accounted for 69.83 percent in 2024. ... After the harvest season, the fresh cotton goes to textile …

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WebOct 24, 2024 · Newly-harvested cotton is transferred at a cotton ginning factory in Shawan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Oct 22, 2024. The cotton … pokemon pearl diamond list

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