Pyongyang, June 17 (KCNA) -- Wheat and barley harvest began in the rural areas of the DPRK.

Haeju City and Pyoksong and Kangryong counties in South Hwanghae Province are carrying out their daily plans while making all processes dovetailed with each other and rationally allocating manpower.

Rural areas in North Hwanghae Province are ensuring both the speed and quality by increasing the operation rate of farm machines while regarding the harvesting of crops without any waste as an important way to ensure full yield.

Agricultural workers in Kowon, Jongphyong and Kumya counties in South Hamgyong Province and Wonsan City and Thongchon and Anbyon counties in Kangwon Province are stepping up the harvesting, in the spirit displayed in devoting themselves to farming while taking measures to prevent damage by insects.

Officials and agricultural workers in Nampho and Kaesong municipalities are also harvesting ripen crops by displaying their meticulous styles of work. -0-