Core Insights - As of September 30, 2023, Henan Province has harvested 47.85 million acres of autumn crops, accounting for 40.6% of the total planned area [1] - Among the harvested crops, 27.85 million acres are grain crops, including 22.03 million acres of corn and 458,000 acres of rice, with 8.7 million acres of peanuts also harvested [1] - The harvesting progress varies significantly across different cities, with Xinyang exceeding 60%, Kaifeng over 50%, and several other cities surpassing 40% [1] Agricultural Challenges - Henan Province, a key grain production area in China, faces challenges due to significant differences in crop maturity periods caused by climatic factors [1] - Some southern regions are experiencing early maturity due to drought, while northern and eastern areas may see delayed maturity due to excessive rainfall [1] - Soil moisture levels in certain areas are too high, complicating mechanical harvesting operations, leading to a challenging agricultural production environment during the "Three Autumns" period [1] Agricultural Machinery and Goals - During the "Three Autumns" period, Henan plans to deploy over 4 million agricultural machines to ensure timely harvesting and high-quality autumn sowing [1] - The province aims to maintain a mechanized harvesting rate of 80% for corn, 85% for peanuts, and stabilize the rice mechanization rate at around 95% [1]
河南秋收已过四成
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-09-30 13:34