An aerial drone photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows farmers drying harvested wheat at a farm in Sanguan Village of Shuanggou Town, Bozhou City, east China’s Anhui Province. – Xinhua photo BEIJING (Nov 24): Chinese agricultural technicians are using short video platforms as a way to share valuable insights on crop diseases and yields. This practice has proved to be very popular with farmers. “Has the rice been sprayed with pesticides?” Zhao Ya asked as he squatted down to talk to a group of farmers in a short that he posted on the video-sharing platform Douyin. Zhao is the head of an agricultural technology station and a sci-tech commissioner at Fengtai County in Anhui Province, east China. He registered his video account in 2018 and has used it to promote agricultural technology ever since, focusing on pest and disease prevention, wheat and rice cultivation, and high-yield techniques. By now, he has posted more than 600 short videos lasting from one to three minutes, such as giving directions for the best pesticide application period and reminding the farmers to see the growth of rice in fields for timely disease control. He now has over 9,600 followers, and one of his most popular videos has amassed nearly 100,000 views. Beneficial, interactive These short videos, produced to promote the topics rather than to generate profit, are favoured by farmers as a new digital “farm tool”. They provide an engaging and accessible way to share knowledge and expertise with a wider audience, transforming the way farming information is distributed. Zuo Zhongjun, a grain farmer in Yingshang County, Anhui Province, is among the beneficiaries. In February this year, which is the wheat greening period, Zuo used some of the tips shared by Zhao in his videos to reduce waterlogging. Many agricultural technology workers like Zhao are using short video platforms to give agricultural technology more exposure. In 2023, approximately 27.8 million agricultural technology videos were posted on Douyin, clocking up 120.6 billion views. China Rural Distance Education Network has even initiated an event with Douyin to promote advanced agricultural technology. Since it was launched in 2022, it has engaged 1,840 agricultural technicians and 10 scientists, and released more than 40,000 videos. “The short videos are concise and highly interactive, and farmers can check, watch and learn on demand,” said Chen Yangfen, a researcher at the Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. “The platform’s intelligent recommendation mechanism can help improve the allocation efficiency of agricultural technology supply and demand,” said Chen. Working to promote agricultural technology for 27 years, Zhao Ya finds it rewarding to see his videos viewed and liked by people. “It gives me more confidence when the videos receive more views,” said Zhao. Professional talent Xu Mingju is an associate professor at the modern agriculture department of Linyi Vocational University of Science and Technology in east China’s Shandong Province. He began giving agriculture lectures online more than 10 years ago. In January 2024, Xu won an agricultural technology short video competition. With more than 2,300 short videos across his online accounts, he has 357,000 followers. At the very beginning, Xu produced the videos all by himself. As more followers joined his channel, he expanded his outfit and employed a team of 10 people, including teachers and students. The team members all value the combination of theory with practice and are driven by a desire to provide farmers with practical and reliable solutions. Their videos have helped farmers solve practical problems in fruit tree planting, pruning, pest control and fruit marketing. An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2024 shows a reaper harvesting wheat in a field in Yuncheng County of Heze City, east China’s Shandong Province. – Xinhua photo “The videos can introduce the latest agricultural technology achievements and ideas to farmers,” Xu said. The Linyi Vocational University of Science and Technology has cultivated 800 students majoring in modern agricultural technology since the major was launched in 2020. “Some of them run their own short video accounts, where they share agricultural technology knowledge and experience,” Xu introduced. Looking ahead, professionalisation in terms of new promotion platforms, including short video sharing platforms, will be an important skill for new agricultural talent, said Xu. – XinhuaLOS ANGELES , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI / CDZIP) ("Cadiz," the "Company"), a California water solutions company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following cash dividend on the Company's 8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). Holders of Series A Preferred Stock will receive a cash dividend equal to $560.00 per whole share. Holders of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000 fractional interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: CDZIP), will receive a cash dividend equal to $0.56 per depositary share. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2025 , to applicable holders of record as of the close of business on January 3, 2025 . About Cadiz, Inc. Founded in 1983, Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) is a California water solutions company dedicated to providing access to clean, reliable and affordable water for people through a unique combination of water supply, storage, pipeline and treatment solutions. With 45,000 acres of land in California , 2.5 million acre-feet of water supply, 220 miles of pipeline assets and the most cost-effective water treatment filtration technology in the industry, Cadiz offers a full suite of solutions to address the impacts of climate change on clean water access. For more information, please visit https://www.cadizinc.com . Safe Harbor Statement This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward-looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "anticipates", "expect", "may", "plan", or "will". 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Why Eliminating the Department of Education Will Hurt Black Students, Trump's DEI Cabinet Picks, Disturbing Racial Incidents Post Election, MAGA Reacts to Jussie Smollet's Overturned Conviction, Stupid Things Black Trump Supporters Voted For, Black MAGA Leaders Who Were Played, and More Post Election NewsTrailing Burnley by just one point for the second spot and three points behind leaders Sheffield United, the Whites are keeping the pressure on their rivals as they approach a pivotal clash against Derby County on Saturday. However, injuries in the left-back position have presented a significant challenge for manager Daniel Farke, who is forced to improvise his defence. Max Wober set for league comeback Manager Daniel Farke has hinted that Max Wober could make his long-awaited return to the starting lineup, marking his first league start in 18 months. The Austrian defender has endured a tough season, sidelined for 10 games due to knee surgery and featuring only twice as a substitute in the Championship. However, with other left-back options limited, Wober’s return could not be more timely. Leeds’ injury woes include Junior Firpo, who is dealing with a foot injury sustained in training, and Sam Byram, who is confirmed to miss the game. Meanwhile, Isaac Schmidt has only just returned from hernia surgery, leaving the left-back position thinly covered. Farke acknowledged that Wober’s primary position is centre-back but emphasised his adaptability and praised his attributes. The German manager highlighted Wober’s strong physical presence, ability to excel in set-pieces at both ends of the pitch, and crossing precision. These qualities make him a reliable choice to step into the role and help stabilize the team’s defence during this critical period. Speaking during the : “Natural position is centre-back. Defensive behaviour for a full-back is different from centre-back. But he is rock solid, adds physicality, strong from set-pieces, defensive and attacking. Also got a good cross.” Since joining Leeds in January 2023 for the transfer fee of €12 million, Wober has shown glimpses of his potential. After a brief loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach, the 26-year-old is back at Elland Road, eager to play a pivotal role in Leeds’ promotion campaign. He has been linked with a move away with some reports even suggesting that the with one of their players. As Leeds head into their encounter with Derby County, they remain focused on closing the gap on the automatic promotion places. With 22 games left to play, every point is crucial in the tightly contested race.
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