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Demand spurs Aussie almond exports
The value of Australia's almond exports hit a record high in the 2024-25 financial year on the back of growing demand in China, according to industry data. The latest annual report from agricultural research and development firm Hort Innovation in Australia showed that the value of Australia's almond exports rose to $925.6 million in 2024-25, an increase of 23 percent from the previous year.
Measures to prevent damage to rails
Chinese railway operators have taken steps to prevent and mitigate damage to rails from winter frost. Addressing potential changes in track geometry dimensions caused by low temperatures, the Taiyuan High-speed Railway Engineering Section in Shanxi province has analyzed historical data to summarize patterns of frost damage, and implemented tailored prevention measures on vulnerable locations. Enforcing a mechanism of "inspection, analysis, and same-day treatment," its staff members improved their emergency response plan, and bolstered collaboration with meteorological departments. So far, it has rectified 297 instances of damage due to frost, providing a solid guarantee for the safe operation of high-speed railways in winter.
Xinhua - China Daily
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