SHAANXI PROV. AGRICU

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The Shaanxi Agricultural Development Project will expand and rehabilitate irrigation facilities, mainly for cultivation of wheat, corn, oilseeds, cotton, vegetables, fruits, and alfalfa. A seed processing component will improve the availability of superior seeds. The project will develop freshwater fish culture in low lying areas along the Yellow and Wei Rivers. Also introduced will be large scale poultry farming and a genetic improvement program for swine and rabbits. Small agro-processing facilities will be established to demonstrate the proper methods to organize, manage and finance upgraded processing, handling and storage facilities. The project will also construct a new water supply system in Dingbian where contaminated water has caused crippling disease.