芝麻的故事，从勤劳的双手说起。 割倒、捆扎、晾晒、反复敲打、过筛去杂，这种传统的芝麻收获方式，耗时耗力，全凭种植户的双手。但现 在，这种手工操作，似乎跟不上"节奏"了。 传统芝麻品种，蒴果成熟时炸裂掉粒。只有人工及早收割，才能减少田间籽粒损失。但在这种传统生产方式 下，农户种植芝麻的面积严重受限，人工投入成本高、效益低，已经成为制约芝麻产业发展最关键的问题。 纵使中国芝麻单产和品质稳居全球第一，总产名列前茅，依然回避不了一个现实难题：中国是世界上最大的 芝麻进口国。2024年，我国芝麻总贸易量122.4万吨，占世界总贸易量的24.04%；进口芝麻118.3万吨，我国 芝麻对外依存度不断攀升。 更关键的是，芝麻市场供不应求的同时，伴随着国内种植面积的不断萎缩。从2000年开始，我国的芝麻种植 面积基本一直处于萎缩状态，到2017年，种植面积不足2000年的三分之一。 面积缩减，是否受芝麻价格偏低影响？驻马店市中粮粮油有限公司负责人李栓云否定了该说法，相反，近年 来，芝麻价格上涨不少。 "市场缺芝麻，从近年来的价格就能看出来，最高时，芝麻价格突破每斤8元。"李栓云说。 市场供不应求、单价高、品质更好，芝麻却依然遭 ...

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the new sesame variety "Jin Zhi 837" by Shanxi Agricultural University represents a significant advancement for sesame cultivation in Shanxi, enabling full mechanization from planting to harvesting and addressing long-standing issues of seed loss and low yield [1][4]. Group 1: Agricultural Innovation - The new sesame variety is the first in Shanxi suitable for mechanical harvesting, allowing farmers to avoid bending over during harvest [1]. - The variety exhibits resistance to splitting and seed loss, which has historically hindered sesame production [1][4]. - The research team has developed techniques for drought resistance and pest control, enhancing the viability of sesame cultivation in challenging conditions [3][4]. Group 2: Economic Viability - In 2023, a trial of the new sesame variety resulted in a yield of 183.2 kg per mu, translating to a net income of 2244.8 yuan per mu, surpassing the income from corn [2][3]. - The sesame planting area in Shanxi is currently around 100,000 mu, with a significant gap in meeting local processing capacity, indicating potential for growth [5][6]. Group 3: Training and Support - The research team has conducted extensive training sessions, reaching over 500 participants, to promote the new sesame cultivation techniques [8][10]. - A support network has been established for farmers, including a WeChat group for real-time assistance and guidance during the growing season [10]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The team plans to expand the cultivation of sesame in various regions of Shanxi, with projections for significant increases in planting areas in the coming years [9]. - The adaptability of sesame as a drought-resistant and short-growth period crop aligns well with the climatic conditions of Shanxi, making it a suitable option for local farmers [8][9].