Farmers’ Bustle in Fields as Early Summer Arrives, Planting Preparations Intensify in Lixiahe

Jiangsu, China — As early summer sets in, farmers in the Lixiahe area of east China’s Jiangsu Province are seen actively working in the fields. A drone photograph taken on May 6, 2026, has offered a vivid glimpse of this seasonal activity.

The image, released by Xinhua News Agency and captured by photographer Ren Fei, shows farmers engaged in work at an experimental field. Across China, farmers are currently busy with field works during the early summer season. Agricultural activities such as planting preparations, irrigation management, fertilizing, and weeding have brought rural China back to its seasonal rhythm.

With the increasing adoption of technology, modern agricultural tools and drone monitoring have further improved production efficiency, according to agricultural experts. Jiangsu Province is one of China’s key grain-producing regions, where rice and wheat are cultivated extensively. Favorable weather conditions this year are also expected to contribute to a rise in output.