No crops are grown between late October and January in Northeast China due to the low temperatures.For the period under consideration, however,agro-climatic conditions were favorable for crops to be planted in April.

The CropWatch agro-climatic indicators show markedly above average rainfall (+59%)and a slight 
decrease in PAR (-3%). Temperature (+0.8°C) was generally about average. These favorable agro-climatic conditions resulted in9% above average potential biomass in the region, the only exception being the Liaohe Plain, which shows below average BIOMSS due to the severe drought during the previous monitoring period. In general,abundant snow will ensure good soil moisture, which 
will benefit spring crops in 2016.

Figure4.9. Crop condition China Northeast region, October 2015-January 2016