Since the second half of last year, droughts have persisted in many parts of China. This severe drought, recognised as a once-in-a-century event, has caused many rivers to dry up and reservoirs to reach record lows, with some areas struggling to guarantee the supply of drinking water to the public. At this time, which coincides with the peak time for plowing, many are worried that planting will likely be delayed due to the inability to irrigate the farmlands. As the spring sowing season begins, Chinese far
