How to reduce losses, increase production, and ensure a bountiful harvest during the autumn harvest season? Experts come to offer tips →
Autumn grain is the mainstay of annual grain production, and it is currently a critical period for the formation of autumn grain production. Many parts of the country will gradually enter the autumn harvest season. The latest agricultural situation dispatch from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs shows that the autumn grain area has steadily increased this year, expected to reach 1.31 billion mu, an increase of about 7 million mu from the previous year. The agricultural and rural departments will provide classified guidance and precise services to ensure good field management in the middle and later stages of autumn grain, and make every effort to ensure that the annual grain production remains above 1.3 trillion kilograms.
Various regions have entered the autumn harvest season one after another, and the formation of autumn grain production has also reached a critical period. What should be the key work to do to ensure a good harvest and reduce losses?
Li Guoxiang, a researcher at the Institute of Rural Development, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences: In response to the different requirements for the critical growth period of crops in different regions after disasters, we not only strengthen field management, restore damaged agricultural facilities, and provide farmers with certain insurance compensation, but also do some technical work. We need to do this work in more detail. For example, according to the North China region, now is a particularly critical time for crop yield formation. Our focus should be on the application of fertilizers and the prevention and control of diseases and pests. Relatively speaking, the growth period of Northeast China can be pushed back a bit. At this point, the key is to adopt corresponding and different methods for different plots and crops. For low-lying areas, it is better to do a good job of drainage. For highlands and crops like corn, we need to apply targeted high-yield fertilizers.
In addition, it is necessary to make relevant preparations for harvesting. The post disaster soil moisture varies, and different plots have different requirements for harvesting machinery. So we need to prepare the machinery now to ensure timely harvesting when it's ripe. After harvesting, we also need to dry the crops in a timely manner according to the growth characteristics of different post disaster crops and the characteristics of diseases and pests. For situations where diseases and pests are affected, the use of different food crops varies after harvesting. Implement classified storage and sales. Ensure that our food losses are minimized.
How to respond in advance to the resurgence of heavy rainfall typhoons?
How to respond in advance to ensure a bountiful harvest when a typhoon with heavy rainfall is about to hit again?
Li Guoxiang, a researcher at the Institute of Rural Development, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences: In response to extreme weather disasters, pre preparation is particularly important. Firstly, in the field of agriculture, the water level varies depending on the situation. Lower the water level appropriately. When it rains rainstorm, the crops will not be flooded. At the same time, we actively carry out reinforcement work for some facility agriculture. For some water conservancy facilities, to make them unobstructed, it is necessary to dredge them. After the rainstorm, it should be able to drain out in time.
If a typhoon comes, the wind is usually strong. At the center of the typhoon, our most important thing is to ensure personnel safety. For tall crops, such as rice, can we raise the water level appropriately. This way, rice is less likely to be blown down by typhoons. Different crops naturally have different requirements.
After the typhoon, we need to recover and rebuild in a timely manner. Places with plenty of water should be drained in a timely manner. Damaged crops should be treated and foliar fertilizer should be applied to make them grow stronger. If it cannot be remedied, see if it is possible to switch crops and plant suitable crops with shorter seasons.
For natural disasters, if we are prepared in advance, the losses can be minimized. It is relatively much easier for us to recover and rebuild after a disaster.
