As the snow began to thaw in late April in Heihe, located in China's northeasternmost province of Heilongjiang, soybean grower Li Fuqiang wasted no time. 🚜🌱 He kicked off the spring ploughing season full steam ahead.
For the next half month, Li and his team at a local agricultural cooperative raced against time. Working about 15 hours a day, they planted around 10,666.7 hectares of soybeans! That's like planting enough soybeans to cover over 20,000 football fields. 🏈🌾
Heilongjiang is known as China's 'grain barn,' and for good reason. 🌾💪 Heihe alone boasts more than 1.3 million hectares of soybean-producing area. In 2023, the city's soybean output hit a whopping 2.6 billion kilograms, accounting for one-seventh of the country's total. Talk about farming goals! 🌟
Back in 2012, Li and his four partners established an agricultural cooperative. They contracted fields from over 1,200 rural households to grow soybeans. Through modernized and large-scale farming techniques, they've achieved mechanized farming from spring sowing to autumn harvest. 🚜💨
Their innovative approach didn't go unnoticed. The local authorities recognized Li's contributions to agriculture by conferring upon him the title of 'Soybean King.' 👑🌱 And honestly, he totally deserves it!
Li's story is a testament to how passion and innovation can transform traditional industries. With farmers like him leading the way, China's agriculture is definitely leveling up! 🚀🌾
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
