(240328) -- AWAT, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows a land grader working in the farmland in Awat County of Aksu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 26, 2024. Xinjiang is a major hub of cotton production. As the temperature rises, the spring sowing of cotton in Xinjiang kicked off from south to north. In recent years, advancements in agricultural technology have gradually become vital allies to the farmers of Xinjiang. From planting to harvesting, mechanization and intelligent facilities have been widely applied. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)