On the south coast of Spain sits a vast maze of greenhouses that serves as Europe’s vegetable garden. 1843 takes a look inside the plastic city that feeds half a billion people https://t.co/QOpNbIdgYIPhotos: Alessandro Gandolfi https://t.co/NaNdeitmJB ...

Core Viewpoint - The articles highlight the positive transformations in rural areas of Inner Mongolia, focusing on housing improvements, income growth through cooperative farming, and advancements in digital infrastructure, all contributing to a better quality of life for residents during the Spring Festival. Group 1: Housing Improvements - The story of Yu Chunlong, a poverty monitoring household, illustrates the impact of housing upgrades, as he moved into a new 96-square-meter brick house before the Spring Festival, enhancing his family's living conditions and overall happiness [2] - The Inner Mongolia government has been actively working to connect poverty alleviation efforts with rural revitalization, improving policies in various sectors such as housing, employment, and healthcare to ensure stability and development [2] Group 2: Income Growth - The "Unified Planting and Shared Prosperity" model in Dalate Banner has allowed farmers like Shi Haishu to benefit from cooperative farming, leading to significant income increases. For instance, he earned 33,600 yuan from his 30 acres of land through cooperative management and an additional 42,000 yuan from infrastructure projects [3] - This model promotes the integration of resources and labor, enabling small farmers to participate in larger agricultural industries, thus enhancing collective income and financial stability for both households and village collectives [3][4] Group 3: Digital Infrastructure and Community Engagement - The establishment of a smart party building room in Wushen Yihe Village has facilitated community engagement through digital means, allowing residents to enjoy shared experiences like watching the Spring Festival Gala together [5][6] - The integration of digital technology in rural governance and services, such as remote medical care and e-commerce, is transforming rural life, with significant improvements in infrastructure like high-speed internet and modern facilities [7] Group 4: Overall Rural Development - Inner Mongolia aims to maintain over 10 million acres of grain planting area by 2025, achieving stable production and ensuring food security through cooperative farming practices [4] - The region has made substantial progress in rural infrastructure, with 99.8% of administrative villages having access to fiber optics, and significant improvements in water supply and waste management, contributing to enhanced living conditions [7]

The farm has been in his family since 1837. Don Guinnip may be the last to run it. 🔗 https://t.co/IZFmtuvN8p https://t.co/dFMCHhNfOr ...

They are calling it the potato flood. Germany, the largest producer of spuds in the EU, is enjoying the biggest harvest in a generation. We explain why the humble vegetable is smashing it https://t.co/SaHo0UfcLV ...

The farm has been in his family since 1837. Don Guinnip may be the last to run it. https://t.co/BwukyFqj3o ...

Europe’s vegetable garden yields 3.5m tonnes of produce all year round, enough to feed half a billion people. 1843 goes inside Spain’s plastic sea of greenhouses https://t.co/wHQUvL7r77 ...

The geography of Almeria, Spain has historically been unkind to farmers. A network of greenhouses developed in response. Since then, cultivation has boomed https://t.co/wHQUvL7r77 ...

A fifth-generation farmer stares down a future in which his land is no longer tended by someone in the family. It’s new territory for everyone. https://t.co/3BVBKsS2qf ...

Group 1 - Qinghai Province is actively ensuring food security production and has made significant progress in spring farming preparations, with over 7.3 million acres (48.7 million hectares) of grain, oil, and vegetable crops planned for planting [1] - The province aims to plant over 4.45 million acres (29.67 million hectares) of grain crops, over 2.22 million acres (14.8 million hectares) of oil crops, and over 650,000 acres (4.33 million hectares) of vegetables this year [1] - Qinghai is implementing strict land protection and food security responsibilities, optimizing the planting structure to meet production targets [1] Group 2 - As of now, Qinghai has reserved 75,000 tons of fertilizers, completing 71% of its reserve plan, ensuring sufficient production capacity and smooth distribution channels [2] - The province has completed the spring seed reserve work with 38.52 million kilograms of various crop seeds stored, ensuring seed supply for the entire province [2] - Qinghai has accelerated the implementation of agricultural subsidies and has allocated 649 million yuan for financial support to stimulate the enthusiasm of farmers for spring farming [2]

In the Gulf of Almeria stands a vast maze of greenhouses, composed of wire frames and bright white plastic. In a photo essay, 1843 captures life in Spain’s el mar de plástico https://t.co/wHQUvL7r77 ...