After the Rain Water solar term, spring plowing activities have been launched across the country, expanding from south to north. At present, what new developments have been made in various regions regarding agricultural input supply, disaster prevention and seedling protection, and technology-driven empowerment? Recently, reporters conducted interviews in Xinjiang, Shandong, Hubei, and other regions, seeking answers directly from fields and factory workshops.

Is the supply of agricultural inputs guaranteed?

After a spring snowfall, the hillsides of Guangming Village, Zhongchuan Township, Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County in Haidong City, Qinghai Province, are still covered with snow. Meanwhile, the newly leveled fields have become even more moist thanks to the infiltration of melted snowwater. “ Recently, the temperature has been just right, and the sky is clear—this is the perfect time for sowing seeds. ” As they were talking, Zhu Jinshan, a villager, got busy driving farm machinery into the fields.

Spring plowing and preparation cannot do without an adequate supply of agricultural inputs. In the production workshop of Tianlu Water-saving Materials Co., Ltd. in Santai Town, Jimusar County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, film-making machines are running at high speed, continuously producing rolls of brand-new plastic mulch film. “ To vomit ” Outside, workers skillfully carry out operations such as cutting, encapsulation, and stacking.

Du Xinxue, the company’s head, said that last year the company introduced two new production lines for patch-type drip irrigation tapes. The patch-type drip irrigation tapes produced by these lines have uniform water output and are resistant to clogging. “ We 2024 Year 9 Monthly production starts, expected to continue through this year. 4 Next month, we will start producing drip irrigation tapes. 4 Ten thousand volumes, plastic film 800 Ton. ”

Currently, Hangzhou city has stockpiled seeds for major crops including early-season rice, late-season rice, and soybeans. 2200 Tons, including early-rice seed preparation. 260 Tons, sufficient to meet the needs of spring planting production; inventories of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides are ample, with fertilizers specifically stocked in reserve. 36000 ton, pesticide 3125 Ton, agricultural film 1750 Ton; carry out maintenance and inspection of tractors, tillage machines, rotary tillers, and rice transplanters ahead of schedule. 2.12 Ten thousand units.

Liu Shijun, director of the Supply and Marketing Cooperative in Baokang County, Hubei Province, told reporters that the local supply and marketing system also operates through... “ Urban and rural e chain ” Through online platforms, we offer integrated online and offline agricultural input sales services. Farmers can simply place orders conveniently on their mobile phones and enjoy the convenience of doorstep delivery.

Many regions are also working hard to reduce farmers' costs of purchasing agricultural inputs. Jiaxiang County in Shandong Province has adopted measures to reduce the cost of agricultural inputs. “ Joint procurement and direct supply ” the new model, integration 13 The township and street agricultural service centers directly connect with high-quality agricultural input manufacturers to deliver agricultural inputs directly to the fields and farm gates. “ This year, we provided custodial services. 2.3 Ten thousand mu of wheat. After adopting the new model, not only do prices have an advantage, but transportation costs have also been significantly reduced, resulting in total cost savings of approximately... 20 Ten thousand yuan. ” Yin Lei, the head of the agricultural service center in Jintun Town, Jiaxiang County, said.

What are the measures for disaster prevention and seedling protection?

In Zhongping Village, Maqiao Town, Baokang County, Hubei Province, lush winter wheat crops are growing vigorously in neat, contiguous fields. For several days now, Yang Yubo, a large-scale grain grower, has been closely monitoring weather forecasts and specialized agro-meteorological reports provided by local meteorological and agricultural & rural development authorities, enabling him to stay abreast of weather changes at all times and promptly adjust his field management practices.

“ planted about 100 For the winter wheat per mu, a small number of wheat plants suffered frost damage when temperatures were previously low. Thanks to the timely delivery of various types of information, preparations for foliar fertilizer application have already been completed—now we’re just waiting for temperatures to rise before starting work and helping the wheat transition from a weak to a robust state. ” Yang Yubo said.

Localities are strengthening inter-departmental coordination and information exchange to provide guidance for spring field management. The Shandong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has promptly communicated and coordinated with the meteorological authorities, issued relevant notices, and forwarded early warning information in an effort to mitigate the impact of adverse weather conditions on agricultural production. The Zhejiang Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has optimized and improved its emergency response mechanism for agricultural natural disasters, adhering to the principle of... “ Take forecasting and early warning as orders. ” Principle: Implement emergency response “ Zero time difference ”。

Monitoring and controlling pests and diseases is also one of the key tasks in current spring field management. In Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, local authorities are focusing on monitoring the dynamics of wheat scab, rapeseed sclerotinia, rice stem borers, and other pests and diseases, promptly issuing pest and disease warning information, and guiding farmers to apply pesticides safely and at the right time.

The nationwide spring management and farming work is gradually unfolding from south to north. Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs dispatched... 5 a working group, dispatched to 10 For the major grain and oil-producing provinces, guide localities to strengthen spring field management tailored to local conditions and crop varieties, and effectively guard against spring drought. “ Late spring cold snap ” In the face of various disasters, we must thoroughly implement and refine all relevant policies, seize the critical spring farming and sowing period without delay, ensure that all eligible land is planted and that seeds are sown during the optimal growing season, thereby laying a solid foundation for a bumper grain harvest throughout the year.

How powerful is the empowerment provided by technology?

Managed by Zhang Chunjie, a large-scale grain grower from Helihu Village, Jintun Town, Jiaxiang County. 400 The newly sprouted green of the wheat fields is beginning to bloom. 2 Starting in the latter half of the month, wheat plants have begun to green up one after another. Thanks to field sensors installed in townships and villages, Zhang Chunjie can check which plots of land are doing well simply by tapping on his phone. “ Thirsty “” I'm hungry. ”。

“ Look at this plot— the soil moisture content is relatively low. As soon as the temperature stabilizes, we’ll use an integrated water-fertilizer application system to irrigate. 2 It takes only a day to finish watering—saving water, reducing labor costs, and ensuring even irrigation. Each mu can see an increase in income of nearly... 200 Yuan. ” Zhang Chunjie said.

Using technology in agriculture helps reduce costs and boost efficiency. Yang Yubo founded Fengnongxing Agricultural Machinery Service Specialized Cooperative and acquired... 2 Taiwanese drone, for its own. 100 mu and the surrounding area 400 Providing precision fertilization and pesticide application services for each mu of farmland.

“ Whether it’s flying in the sky or running on the ground, modern agricultural machinery has become an excellent helper for grain cultivation. Drones fly along pre-set routes, shuttling back and forth across fields to apply fertilizer—taking just one or two minutes per acre. ” Yang Yubo said that agriculture is becoming increasingly technology-intensive, and efficient operations help seize the right farming window and ensure timely production.

Regarding early rice production, Zhejiang Province is making full use of modern agricultural service centers and service stations to actively develop socialized services for smallholder farmers, thereby promoting the expansion of early rice cultivation and increasing yields.

At Tian Lifang, located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. · Linping Future Farm—The smart agriculture and forestry IoT system is now operational. 450 Smart monitoring and scientific guidance are being implemented for oilseed rape cultivation per mu. Inside the greenhouse, nutrient solutions replace soil, which not only conserves water and fertilizer but also boosts vegetable and fruit yields.

Tian Lifang · The project leader of the Linping Future Farm stated: “ Through our aeroponic cultivation technology, we can achieve a water-saving rate of up to... 90% , the fertilizer-saving rate reaches 95% Production can increase by roughly five times. ”

It is of great significance to focus on spring agricultural production and lay a solid foundation and take the initiative in securing a bumper harvest of grains and oils for the entire year. At present, agricultural and rural departments at all levels are working closely with farmers to resolutely win the first battle for a bountiful grain and oil harvest for the year, thereby providing strong support for promoting high-quality economic and social development.

(Source: Xinhua News Agency)