Feng Qingxue also put on a wide-brimmed hat, dressed in a grey long-sleeved shirt and black trousers.
The hat, woven out of bamboo strips and oil paper, provided protection from sun and rain.
With a shout from Wang Dachun, everyone began their work.
The first task was to cut the red potato vines. After the vines were removed and the land was given time to dry, they then started digging up the potatoes.
As soon as the potatoes were dug up, Wang Dachun arranged for strong workers to guide the cattle to plough the cleared land. Women followed behind sprinkling wheat seeds.
There was much work to be done, but everything was carried out in an orderly manner, creating a bustling scene.
