Group 1 - The current wheat harvest season is in full swing, with significant activity in regions such as southeastern Hebei, northeastern Henan, most of Shandong, northern Jiangsu, and central Shaanxi [1][18] - In Henan province, specifically in Hebi City, 1.35 million acres of wheat are being harvested, with 620,000 acres showing increased yield due to demonstration fields [1][18] - The wheat in the high-yield demonstration fields has a density of approximately 520,000 ears per acre, which is 100,000 more than typical fields, and is expected to yield over 900 kilograms per acre in 2025 [6][9] Group 2 - The high-yield demonstration fields utilize a new wheat variety set to be released in 2024, characterized by short stalks and large ears, which are more resistant to drought and lodging [9][14] - The breeding process for these new varieties takes about 10 years, ensuring that only the best materials are selected for market release, contributing to stable grain production [14] - Advanced agricultural machinery, including automated navigation combine harvesters, is being employed to enhance harvesting efficiency and demonstrate the benefits of new technologies [16][19] Group 3 - As of June 8, 2023, the wheat harvesting progress in Hebi City reached 83%, with completion expected around June 10, and recommendations for timely summer corn planting [18] - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs projects that over 17 million agricultural machines will be deployed during the summer harvest, incorporating advanced technologies like Beidou navigation and smart sensors [19] - In Shandong's unmanned farm demonstration base, autonomous machines are performing both wheat harvesting and corn planting, showcasing advancements in agricultural automation [22][24]
北斗导航、智能传感、机器人……天地一体化!“三夏”生产“科技范儿”十足