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Protecting precious black soil: What can we learn from Lishu Model? - Global Times

Cao Siqi co-leads the Global Times China desk. She covers Chinese politics, laws, environment and social issues.

Black soil for planting corn Photo: Liu Zihe Excavator Mini

Protecting precious black soil: What can we learn from Lishu Model? - Global Times

Areas of corn plantation in Lishu county, Northeast China's Jilin Province Photo: Liu Zihe

Black soil specimens exhibited at the Chinese Black Soil Museum in Lishu county, Northeast China's Jilin Province Photo: Liu Zihe

Corn root length with full straw returning (above) increases by about 20 percent compared with that of traditional cultivation method. Photo: Liu Zihe

Corn root length with full straw returning (above) increases by about 20 percent compared with that of traditional cultivation method. Photo: Liu Zihe

Protecting precious black soil: What can we learn from Lishu Model? - Global Times

C-160 160kgs Plate Compactor Wang Guiman, director of Agricultural Technology Promotion Station in Lishu county Photo: Yang Yuqian