Farmers busy harvesting citrus

On December 28, villagers were busy harvesting tribute citrus in Shiguyuan Village, Shiqiao Town, Jiahe County. Recently, more than 300 mu (20 ha.) of tribute citrus in the village have matured and entered harvest season. Villagers are busy picking the citrus to supply the market. In recent years, Shiqiao Town has guided the villagers to plant more than 6,000 mu (400 ha.) of navel oranges, citrus, red grapefruit, and other fruits, helping them increase incomes. 

Photo by Huang Chuntao and Lei Huaxiong

On December 28, villagers were busy harvesting tribute citrus in Shiguyuan Village, Shiqiao Town, Jiahe County. Recently, more than 300 mu (20 ha.) of tribute citrus in the village have matured and entered harvest season. Villagers are busy picking the citrus to supply the market. In recent years, Shiqiao Town has guided the villagers to plant more than 6,000 mu (400 ha.) of navel oranges, citrus, red grapefruit, and other fruits, helping them increase incomes. 

Photo by Huang Chuntao and Lei Huaxiong