Core Insights - Chengdu's grain production is projected to reach 2.371 million tons in 2025, marking a 1.1% year-on-year increase, outpacing the provincial growth rate by 0.3% [1] - The increase in grain production is primarily attributed to improvements in yield per unit area, supported by the establishment of 30 pilot "ton grain fields" starting in 2024 [1][2] Group 1: Pilot Program Background - The "ton grain field" initiative is part of a national strategy aimed at enhancing grain production capacity, with a focus on increasing yield per unit area [2] - The pilot program was launched in the Chengdu Plain, which has optimal farming conditions, to implement the first batch of "ton grain fields" [2][3] Group 2: Pilot Program Details - "Ton grain fields" are defined as plots where the comprehensive yield exceeds 1,000 kg per mu for both spring and autumn crops [3] - In 2024, 30 pilot sites covering a total area of 340,000 mu were selected, characterized by flat terrain and suitable for mechanized farming [3] Group 3: Pilot Program Outcomes - The average yield in the pilot area reached 1,060 kg per mu, exceeding expectations for rice and wheat production [5] - The pilot program has shown significant improvements in management and innovation, contributing to a 3% increase in yield per mu in 2025 [6] - The contribution of the pilot areas to Chengdu's overall grain production is notable, with the average yield for the city increasing by 0.6% year-on-year [6]