中原农谷育新种迎丰年——探访产粮大省河南的农业“芯”科技

Core Insights - The Central Plains Agricultural Valley (中原农谷) in Henan Province has become a key area for agricultural innovation, contributing to a stable grain production of 1,344 billion jin in 2024, addressing food security for 100 million people and exporting 600 billion jin of raw and processed grains annually [2][3][4] - The establishment of the National Biological Breeding Industry Innovation Center in 2019 has facilitated the development of a comprehensive seed industry innovation system, covering an area of 1,612 square kilometers [3][4] - The region has attracted over 67 high-level research platforms and a significant number of experts, including 24 academicians and over 390 high-level seed industry talents, enhancing its research capabilities [4][9] Agricultural Innovation Ecosystem - The Central Plains Agricultural Valley focuses on eight major areas: grain, oilseeds, livestock, fruits and vegetables, edible fungi, aquaculture, ornamental plants, and traditional Chinese medicine, creating a full-chain innovation ecosystem from breeding to marketing [4][5] - The introduction of the new wheat variety "Pu Bing 03" marks a significant achievement in seed innovation, with plans to promote it across 250,000 mu (approximately 41,667 acres) in the coming years [5][9] - The region has launched 126 high-quality new varieties, with the strong gluten wheat variety "Zhong Mai 578" covering 5 million mu, contributing to an annual increase of over 2 billion jin in grain production [5][9] Technological Advancements - The integration of smart agriculture technologies has led to a 35% reduction in water usage through mobile app-controlled irrigation systems, alongside a 40% increase in production efficiency due to drone applications [5][8] - The establishment of a comprehensive monitoring system allows for real-time data collection on soil conditions, weather, and pest threats, enabling precise agricultural management [8][9] International Collaboration and Future Goals - The Central Plains Agricultural Valley is fostering international collaboration with institutions like Wageningen University and Hannover Veterinary University, focusing on cutting-edge research [9] - The development plan aims to establish a world-class agricultural technology infrastructure by 2035, targeting a total seed industry output value of 30 billion yuan and a processed agricultural product output exceeding 90 billion yuan [9][10]