Farmers cannot accept any disruption to their timetable
row of idle tractors on the edge of a field in Zhaoquanying, a village on the outskirts of Beijing, sits a row of wheat farmers. Like almost all Chinese when outdoors these days, they are wearing face masks because of the epidemic of covid-19. Their gaze is fixed on their smartphones because, they say, there is not much else to do. “The ground is still too hard,” says one. “But we’re ready to plant when the time is right.” As the weather warms, that day is imminent.
Much of China’s economy shudders with uncertainty about the damage caused by covid-19. But many firms still hope they can recoup at least some of their losses. Some cancelled events will be rescheduled. Some of the cars or refrigerators that were not sold during the shutdown will be snapped up when things return to normal. Farmers, however, cannot accept any disruption. To avoid a total loss for the season, they must start their spring planting soon.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Here’s how copper has weathered the COVID-19 economic stormCopper, known as a leading indicator of economic activity, has suffered along with many other commodities on the heels of the coronavirus epidemic. Futures...
Read more »
Iran has let its covid-19 outbreak get out of handIran's response to its covid-19 outbreak has come too late, and is incomplete. Shrines in the holy city of Qom remain open
Read more »
Starbucks Is Providing Catastrophe Pay to Baristas Impacted by the COVID-19 OutbreakStarbucks published an open letter about how they are taking care of their employees in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read more »
How different are the COVID-19 symptoms from having the flu, allergies?Health experts answer questions about the COVID-19 coronavirus and how people can stay safe as the virus spreads around the world including what the symptoms for the virus look like as well as how they compare to those of the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Read more »
COVID-19 is shedding a dim light on Airbnb's business model - Business InsiderAirbnb seemed to have an ideal business. But the coronavirus outbreak has revealed that it can have a tough time balancing competing interests.
Read more »
Coronavirus live updates: House passes COVID-19 pandemic stimulus packageCORONAVIRUS LATEST: The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan COVID-19 economic aid package. —Apple closing all stores outside of China. —Trump's doctor says quarantine, coronavirus test not necessary for him. —U.S. death toll rises to 49.
Read more »