China is sowing the seeds for a high-tech agricultural revolution! 🌱 With the release of the latest \"No. 1 central document,\" the nation is doubling down on advancing agricultural technology. This move emphasizes collaborative research, groundbreaking tech, and innovative farming solutions to boost efficiency and sustainability.
One of the standout initiatives is the development of Nanfan Silicon Valley, located in southern China. \"Nanfan,\" meaning \"breeding in the south,\" leverages the warm winters and springs of Hainan Island to enhance crop breeding practices. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, along with the National Development and Reform Commission, has unveiled an action plan aiming to make this breeding base a national hub for industry innovation by 2030. This hub will focus on research, production, sales, and the exchange of scientific achievements.
But that's not all! China is also pushing the envelope with smart farming. In Hebei Province's Xiong'an New Area, the Fuxi Farmland smart farm uses big data and AI to manage grain planting remotely. Engineers control unmanned machines from a control center, monitoring crops in real-time with large screens. 📡🤖
East China's Zhejiang Province is another hotspot for agricultural innovation. They've rolled out an action plan to develop the low-altitude economy in rural areas. By 2027, Zhejiang aims to have over 10,000 agricultural drones in the skies and set up 100 intelligent monitoring points to keep tabs on crop production. 🚁🌾
Last year saw a national inventory of over 200 million agricultural machines, with more than 2.2 million units using the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. The mechanization rate for planting, cultivation, and harvesting has climbed to over 74%, making China's staple crop cultivation largely automated.
With these strategic initiatives, China is not just keeping up but leading the charge towards a more efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced agricultural future. Exciting times ahead for farmers and tech enthusiasts alike! 🌟
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China reaffirms commitment to advancing agricultural technology
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