“三夏”生产一线观察｜田间好“丰”景 夏收正当时

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the critical phase of summer harvesting, planting, and management in agriculture, focusing on the large-scale mechanized harvesting of winter wheat in northern China, particularly in provinces like Henan, Shandong, and Jiangsu [1][3]. Group 1: Harvesting Progress - In Henan province, as of May 29, 2023, 4.4467 million acres of wheat have been harvested, accounting for approximately 52.2% of the total planted area [3]. - Nationally, by May 30, 2023, a total of 12.9 million acres of summer wheat have been harvested, with significant progress reported in provinces such as Hubei, Sichuan, and Anhui [18]. Group 2: Mechanization and Equipment - Henan province plans to deploy over 4 million agricultural machines during the summer harvest, including 200,000 combine harvesters [3]. - In Anhui province, over 3,700 combine harvesters are being utilized to ensure the timely harvesting of 1.28 million acres of wheat [5]. Group 3: Support and Services - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has established over 3,400 cross-regional service stations and 4,800 green channels on highways to facilitate the movement of agricultural machinery [16]. - In Anhui province, service points at toll stations provide amenities for machine operators, including refreshments and quick passage through checkpoints [15]. Group 4: Loss Reduction and Storage - Efforts are being made to minimize grain loss during harvesting, with skill competitions held to promote best practices in mechanized harvesting [7][10]. - Various regions are preparing storage facilities, with Henan province increasing its storage capacity by 5,500 tons to ensure proper grain preservation [14].