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China winter wheat harvest passes halfway mark

BEIJING, CHINA — China has gathered 55% of its winter wheat crop as of June 6, passing the halfway mark two days ahead of last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.

The harvest has proceeded smoothly amid fears that COVID-19 work restrictions would hinder the effort and in the shadow of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has sparked concerns about global wheat shortages and led to record prices.

China had finished reaping winter wheat on about 11.13 million ...

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