China's Bumper Harvest Secured by Stable Fertilizer Supplies and Smart Farming

China's agricultural sector has secured a bumper harvest thanks to stable fertilizer supplies and advanced farming technology. Despite global supply strains caused by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, China has implemented targeted measures to ensure year-round fertilizer supply and price stability for spring plowing.

Farmers like Fu Pengcheng are now able to stockpile fertilizer at reasonable prices, with 40 tonnes of fertilizer available at 3,065 yuan (454.29 U.S. dollars) per tonne. The country's commercial fertilizer reserve system has released over 10 million tonnes of state reserves during the spring plowing season, supporting stable grain production.

Advanced agricultural technology has also helped China mitigate the impact of natural disasters and lift grain yields. Henan Province has leveraged drone monitoring and smart field management to improve disaster response after Typhoon Dolphin struck in August. The province has achieved a 90-percent comprehensive mechanization rate for crop planting and harvesting, with wheat and corn production fully mechanized.

Nationwide, precision farming technology is being adopted, including the use of BeiDou-guided autonomous tractors, intelligent seeders, automated water-fertilizer irrigation systems, and straw balers. Heilongjiang Province has deployed over 25,000 precision seeders and 33,000 crop-protection drones to boost per-hectare yields and crop quality.