新疆伊犁州 建成全国首个200万亩玉米“吨粮田”

Core Insights - The total grain production in Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, exceeded 8.22 billion pounds in 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year of leading grain production in the region, contributing 22.9% to the total grain production growth in Xinjiang [1][2] - The region set 17 national high-yield records and 3 regional high-yield records for spring wheat and corn, establishing the first 2 million mu (approximately 133,333 hectares) corn "ton grain field" in the country, achieving a significant yield breakthrough of over 2,400 pounds per mu [1] Agricultural Development - A total of 6.48 million mu (approximately 432,000 hectares) of high-standard farmland focused on efficient water conservation has been established, accounting for 70.6% of the cultivated area, with a stable seed variety coverage rate of over 98% [2] - The area for seed corn production occupies 64% of the total in Xinjiang, maintaining its position as the second-largest seed corn production base in the country [2] - The comprehensive mechanization rate for major crops in the region exceeds 99%, with smart agricultural technologies such as Beidou navigation, drones for pest control, and integrated water and fertilizer systems covering over 80% of the agricultural practices [2] Future Goals - Ili Prefecture aims to strengthen its agricultural capabilities by focusing on stabilizing production capacity, optimizing structure, increasing single yield, enhancing processing, and improving efficiency to contribute further to national food security [2]