A technician operates a drone equipped with the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System to spray pesticides for winter wheat on April 6, 2024 in Meishan, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. Local authorities have actively guided farmers in connecting with specialized agricultural social service organizations to help lower production costs and elevate efficiency. As of the end of 2023,the number of agricultural machines installed with BeiDouterminals nationwide reached 2.2 million, and their operational efficiency and precision had reached an advanced level globally. Photo: VCG