Core Insights - The Ministry of Water Resources has announced that the total area for spring irrigation nationwide is expected to reach approximately 430 million acres by 2025, which will effectively address drought conditions and ensure stable summer grain production [1][5] Group 1: Irrigation and Drought Management - In Henan province, particularly in Xinxiang County, farmers are utilizing water from the People's Victory Canal for irrigation during the critical summer planting period, ensuring adequate moisture for corn sowing [3] - The People's Victory Canal, the first large-scale irrigation project utilizing Yellow River water in the lower reaches, has undergone modernization, significantly improving water distribution conditions [3] - As of now, 1.6 billion cubic meters of water have been diverted, with a cumulative irrigation area of 1.41 million acres, supported by the operation of nine pumps at full capacity [3] Group 2: Impact of Drought on Crop Production - In response to ongoing spring droughts affecting winter wheat regions, the water authorities have increased the spring irrigation area by 30 million acres compared to 2024, totaling approximately 430 million acres [5] - Major irrigation areas in drought-affected provinces like Henan and Shanxi have irrigated 27.13 million acres, with a total water volume exceeding 3 billion cubic meters, ensuring the supply of irrigation water for crops [5] - The construction of water networks and digital twin technology has significantly improved the precision, reliability, and timeliness of water distribution, effectively supporting crop irrigation under limited water resources [5]
2025年全国春灌总面积约4.3亿亩 水网建设保农作物灌溉 保粮食丰收
Yang Shi Wang·2025-06-18 04:47