A farmer scatters fertilizer in his field at Shutai Village of Xigang Township, Helan County in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on March 4, 2006. A series of farmer-favored policies adopted by Chinese government, including complete annulment of agricultural tax with a history of 2,600 years, have motivated the farmers' enthusiasm for growing crops. With spring approaching, local farmers roll up their sleeves to work in the farmland, expecting to have a fruitful autumn harvest.  [Xinhua Photo]

Two farmers till their farmland at Donghe Village of Wanghong Township, Yongning County in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on March 4, 2006.  [Xinhua Photo]

Two farmers work in their field at Shutai Village of Xigang Township, Helan County in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on March 4, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]

Liu Guilan, a local farmer, drives a tumbler cart to transport fertilizer at Dayuan Village of Yanghe Township, Yongning County in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on March 4, 2006.  [Xinhua Photo]