Core Insights - The article highlights the advancements in agricultural machinery in Sichuan, particularly focusing on the "Tianfu Liangji" initiative aimed at enhancing mechanization in hilly and mountainous areas [2][3][4] Group 1: Agricultural Machinery Development - Sichuan has developed over 45 new types of agricultural machinery suitable for hilly areas, including self-propelled lightweight corn planters [2][4] - The "Tianfu Liangji" initiative emphasizes the need for small and specialized agricultural machinery due to the unique challenges of hilly terrain, where about 80% of the arable land is located [3][4] - A new small-sized rotary tiller designed for slopes has received over 200 orders, showcasing the demand for innovative machinery tailored to local conditions [3] Group 2: Training Agricultural Operators - Sichuan has implemented a training program for over 10,000 grassroots agricultural machinery operators annually, with a goal of training 1,000 provincial key talents each year [5][6] - The program targets village cadres and local youth to ensure that there are qualified operators for new agricultural machinery, addressing the shortage of skilled labor in rural areas [6] Group 3: Modern Agricultural Service Centers - Sichuan is establishing modern agricultural service centers to reduce the cost of machinery usage for farmers, with 104 centers built since last year [7][8] - These centers operate on a model similar to ride-hailing services, allowing farmers to access machinery without the high costs of ownership, resulting in a 30% reduction in usage costs [7] - The initiative aims to strengthen the service network across counties, towns, and villages, enhancing the overall efficiency of agricultural production [8]