Hierarchical terraced fields are busy with planting buckwheat on Hongshan. The entire industrial chain drives farmers to increase their income through machinery | buckwheat | Hongshan
CCTV News: More than 60000 acres of red buckwheat planted in Pinglu District, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province are entering the sowing period. Local growers are seizing the opportunity of sunny weather to transport machinery for sowing.
On the terraced fields in Xiaogangou Village, Zhuhu Township, Pinglu District, Shuozhou City, a seeder is shuttling through the buckwheat fields for sowing. This is located in the northwest of Shanxi, with distinct four seasons, short frost free period, and moderate rainfall, making it very suitable for the growth of buckwheat.
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In recent years, the local government has continuously optimized planting methods, increased planting density, and strengthened pest and disease control, resulting in a steady increase in buckwheat yield. The local government has also launched a deep processing industry for buckwheat to increase the planting enthusiasm of farmers.
Mu Zhi, the person in charge of a certain agricultural and animal husbandry professional technical cooperative in Pinglu District, Shuozhou City: This year, our total planting area is more than 8000 acres, of which more than 5000 acres are used for breeding Hongshan buckwheat, and it is expected to yield more than 1 million kilograms of buckwheat. After deep processing, a total of more than ten buckwheat products have been produced.
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It is understood that this year, Pinglu District of Shuozhou City has promoted the cultivation of 68000 mu of Hongshan buckwheat. The local area has gradually formed a complete buckwheat industry chain that integrates breeding, planting, processing, and sales, driving farmers to increase their income.