棉花耕种收综合机械化率连续5年超95％ 新疆沙雅有片“聪明的棉田”

Core Insights - The cotton production in Xinjiang is projected to exceed 6 million tons for the first time in 2025, reaching 6.165 million tons, accounting for 92.8% of the national total [1] - The cotton industry in China is advancing towards automation and high-end development, with significant improvements in mechanization and efficiency [1][2] Group 1: Mechanization and Efficiency - The comprehensive mechanization rate for cotton farming in Shaya County has remained above 95% for five consecutive years, with 54,700 agricultural machines available [2] - Farmers are increasingly forming cooperatives to purchase advanced machinery and provide services, with 112 cooperatives currently operating in the county [2] - A single cotton harvesting machine can now harvest 5,000 acres in 12 days, compared to 12 workers taking two months for 100 acres previously [1] Group 2: Scientific Seed Selection - The seed selection process has become more scientific, with annual variety promotion meetings and comparative trial reports provided to farmers [3] - A dedicated crop testing station has been established to track the performance of cotton varieties, resulting in the identification of 12 suitable high-quality varieties for local conditions [3][4] - The average cotton yield in Shaya has increased from 285 kg per mu in 2017 to 442 kg per mu in 2025, with an average income increase of 1,000 yuan per mu [4] Group 3: Future Plans and Investments - Farmers like Ababake Li plan to expand their operations by purchasing additional harvesting machines and tractors to increase service areas [4]