A Russian agricultural delegation visited Xili town in Yiyuan county, Zibo city on Oct 7.

A Russian agricultural delegation visits Xili town in Yiyuan county on Oct 7. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The delegation, comprising representatives from the Russian Red and Green Traffic Light Supermarket Chain Group, Sludyanka Zabaykalsky Kray Company, Qingdao WestJet Supply Chain Management Co, and Northern Land Port in Inner Mongolia, expressed a keen interest in China's agricultural and fruit industry.

Their first destination was the Yiyuan Red apple orchard in Xili town. They also explored the exhibition center and learned about the apple's characteristics, cultivation techniques, and market potential.

The team members learn about Yiyuan Red apple. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]