Prickly ash planting encouraged in Weinan

A villager selects Chinese prickly ashes at Daming Town of Huazhou District in Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020. Local authorities encourage Chinese prickly ash planting in Huazhou District and help farmers raise their income. At present, the total area of Chinese prickly ash fields stands at 101,000 mu (about 6,733 hectares), and the annual output reaches 7,300 tonnes. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)

Villagers pick Chinese prickly ashes in a field at Daming Town of Huazhou District in Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)

A villager presents Chinese prickly ash at Daming Town of Huazhou District in Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)

Villagers pick Chinese prickly ashes in a field at Daming Town of Huazhou District in Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)

Staff members process Chinese prickly ashes at a factory in Huazhou District of Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020.(Xinhua/Tao Ming)

Aerial photo taken on July 30, 2020 shows Chinese prickly ash plantations at Daming Town of Huazhou District in Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.(Xinhua/Tao Ming)

Staff members pack Chinese prickly ashes purchased from farmers at a factory in Huazhou District of Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020.(Xinhua/Tao Ming)

A staff member processes Chinese prickly ashes at a factory in Huazhou District of Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020.(Xinhua/Tao Ming)

Villagers pick Chinese prickly ashes in a field at Daming Town of Huazhou District in Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020.(Xinhua/Tao Ming)

Staff members process Chinese prickly ashes at a factory in Huazhou District of Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 30, 2020.(Xinhua/Tao Ming)