🌟 In an exciting turn for China's agricultural scene, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has smashed records in 2024, producing nearly 5.69 million tonnes of cotton! 🎉 That's a whopping increase of 574,000 tonnes from last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Xinjiang isn't just any player in the game; it's the MVP, contributing a staggering 92.2% of the country's total cotton output. Talk about owning the field! 🏆
So, what's the secret sauce behind this cotton boom? 🍲 Well, the region's cotton planting area expanded to nearly 36.72 million mu (that's about 2.45 million hectares for our metric friends). This marks a 3.3% increase from the previous year. More land, more cotton! 🌱
But it's not just about planting more; it's about getting smarter. The average cotton yield in Xinjiang soared to 154.9 kg per mu in 2024, up 7.6% year on year. How, you ask? 🤔
Enter modern agricultural machinery! 🚜 The mechanization rate of cotton planting in Xinjiang has reached a cool 100%, with mechanical harvesting at around 90%. Imagine robots in the fields—futuristic farming at its finest! 🤖🌾
Since the '90s grunge era 🎸, Xinjiang has been climbing the ranks to become China's top cotton hotspot. The cotton industry—from planting to processing and spinning—has become a vital pillar for boosting local livelihoods and spinning success stories. 🧶✨
On a national level, China's total cotton production in 2024 topped 6.16 million tonnes, marking an impressive nearly 10% increase year on year. Looks like China's cotton game is stronger than ever! 💪🌍
With Xinjiang leading the charge, the future of cotton in China looks bright and fluffy! ☁️ Keep an eye out for more updates as this trend continues to grow. 🌱📈
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
