Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the urgent need to improve the mechanization of sugarcane harvesting in Guangxi, aiming to increase the mechanization rate from around 5% to 20% by 2027 through a comprehensive three-year action plan [3][19]. Group 1: Current Situation and Challenges - Guangxi has a significant area of sugarcane fields, with 4.5532 million acres in hilly regions, where the natural conditions are poor and the average planting scale is small and irregular [5]. - The aging population of sugarcane farmers is a concern, with over 80% of farmers aged between 45 and 74, while only 2% are aged 25 to 34, leading to a potential labor shortage in sugarcane harvesting [6][7]. - The average production cost of sugarcane in Guangxi is 2,478 yuan per acre, with harvesting costs accounting for approximately 26% of the total [8]. Group 2: Mechanization Benefits and Efficiency - Mechanized harvesting can significantly increase efficiency, with a single combine harvester capable of harvesting 60-80 tons per day compared to 1-1.5 tons per day for manual labor [9]. - The current utilization rate of sugarcane leaves is only 37.5%, with a large portion being burned, which raises environmental concerns. Mechanized harvesting can improve the utilization of these leaves [10]. Group 3: Historical Context and Future Plans - The mechanization rate in Guangxi has remained low, between 3% and 5%, due to high loss rates, impurity rates, and low seedling rates from mechanized harvesting [11][12]. - Only four out of ten sugar companies in Guangxi have a mechanization rate exceeding 5% for harvested sugarcane [13]. - The three-year action plan aims to address these issues and improve mechanization rates significantly by 2027 [19]. Group 4: Successful Case Studies and Innovations - In the 2024/2025 season, the city of Laibin achieved a mechanization rate of 8.13%, with a 77.69% increase in mechanized harvesting volume, leading the region [21]. - The East Asia Sugar Group has implemented modern farming techniques, including precision navigation and advanced soil improvement technologies, to enhance sugarcane growth and mechanization [23]. Group 5: Government Support and Initiatives - The Guangxi government is investing 1.5 billion yuan in updating and transforming unloading platforms and impurity removal systems for sugar companies [25]. - The government is promoting large-scale and contiguous planting, encouraging farmers to consolidate land for more efficient mechanized harvesting [25].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the implementation of policies to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure food security in Guangxi, aligning with national directives on rural revitalization [1] Group 2 - Continuous enhancement of grain and important agricultural product supply capabilities is prioritized, with a target to stabilize total grain production at approximately 14.1 million tons [2] - A multi-faceted food supply system is being constructed, ensuring the breeding stock of sows remains stable at around 2.1 million heads [3] - Strengthening farmland protection and quality improvement through strict management and monitoring of farmland usage [4] Group 3 - Agricultural technology collaboration is being promoted, focusing on smart agriculture and digital supply chain advancements [4] - Disaster risk monitoring and agricultural emergency response capabilities are being enhanced to mitigate agricultural losses [5] Group 4 - Efforts to consolidate and expand poverty alleviation achievements include a focus on employment stability for over 2.68 million people [5] - Establishing a layered and categorized assistance system to prevent poverty recurrence and support low-income rural populations [6] Group 5 - Development of modern characteristic rural industries is being pursued, with initiatives to upgrade agricultural product processing and promote e-commerce [6] - Integration of rural culture and tourism is emphasized, with plans for eco-tourism and seasonal travel routes [7] Group 6 - Channels for increasing farmers' income are being broadened, supporting stable partnerships between farmers and enterprises [7] - A focus on enhancing rural infrastructure, including water supply and transportation systems, is underway [8] Group 7 - Improvement of basic public services in rural areas is prioritized, including education and healthcare enhancements [9] - Environmental governance in rural areas is being strengthened, targeting pollution control and waste management [10] Group 8 - Strengthening rural governance systems through enhanced party organization and community engagement is a key focus [11] - Reducing bureaucratic burdens on grassroots organizations to improve efficiency and responsiveness [12] Group 9 - Mechanisms for ensuring the sustainable management of rural resources and assets are being established [14] - Innovative financing mechanisms for rural revitalization projects are being developed, including support for agricultural insurance and credit systems [15]