Machinery drives into golden fields in Kaiyang

With the arrival of autumn, Kaiyang's rice fields have turned a shimmering gold, with farmers experiencing a bumper harvest. Machinery speeds up the harvest process, reducing the time it takes from a full day to less than 20 minutes, showcasing the development of local modern agriculture.

Chen Youming, a 71-year-old villager from Dianzhai village, Kaiyang county, still uses the scythe, even though he realizes that it's no match for the harvester. [Photo/WeChat account of Kaiyang county]

The terraces account for most of the more than 3,300 mu (220 hectares) of arable land in Dianzhai village. This year, for the first time, harvesters are driven into the field. [Photo/WeChat account of Kaiyang county]

Machinery harvests rice in Kaiyang. [Photo/WeChat account of Kaiyang county]