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As China intensifies its efforts to enhance food security amid climate change pressures and an uncertain global market, a strong emphasis is being placed on safeguarding farmland. Chinese agricultural officials have recently raised concerns about potential challenges with the autumn harvest following a dip in the country's summer production.
In the northeastern province of Jilin, the county of Lishu stands at the forefront of advancing farmland quality and embracing cutting-edge agricultural technology.
Students from the Communication University of China visited Lishu to learn about the successes of its distinctive model, tailor-made for the region's specific needs, and uncover its potential for even greater and broader impact.
(Zhang Xingran, Li Zhuo, Zhang Yuxin, Yang Yuqian, Hou Xiaotong and Jiang Xinyu from the Communication University of China contributed to the story)