China, 1987–2024: NASA images show more than 820 square kilometres of farmland transformed by the world’s largest cluster of plastic greenhouses

Recent satellite imagery illustrates the remarkable transition of Weifang's terrain, evolving from vast open fields to a network of thriving greenhouses. This move toward greenhouse cultivation highlights a global agricultural trend, prominently led by China. Enclosed environments foster extended growing periods and a wider array of crops, marking a significant leap in agricultural innovation that reshapes food production and farming techniques.

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