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Lanzhou: Huan County Promotes Corn and Soybean Intercropping to Boost Production and Income

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The Huan County government in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China, has been actively promoting a key agronomic technology of corn and soybean intercropping since 2022. The county aims to safeguard food security and increase production and income by utilizing the advantages of corn and soybean strip composite planting technology. A thousand-acre demonstration site was established in Gouyuan Village, Bazhu Township, where 1,000 mu of land were allocated for the project. The demonstration area will be expanded to 4,100 mu, generating an estimated income of 7.68 million yuan (1,920 yuan per mu) for 394 households, with an increase of 4,764.2 yuan per capita.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Huan County government has been promoting corn and soybean intercropping since 2022 to safeguard food security and increase production and income.
  • A thousand-acre demonstration site was established in Gouyuan Village, Bazhu Township, with 1,000 mu of land allocated for the project.
  • The demonstration area will be expanded to 4,100 mu, generating an estimated income of 7.68 million yuan (1,920 yuan per mu) for 394 households.
  • Each household is expected to see an increase of 4,764.2 yuan per capita.
  • The corn- soybean strip composite planting technology allows for improved crop ventilation and light conditions, reduced pest and disease damage, and increased output.
  • The technology aims to achieve the goal of "no reduction in corn production and one more season of beans."
  • The average high-yield of corn per mu can reach 1,200-1,500 catties, while that of beans can reach 200-300 catties.
  • The "2+3" and "2+2" planting models were adopted, providing a 40cm row spacing for corn and 25cm plant spacing with 3,500 seedlings per mu.
  • The village "two committees" are responsible for organizing and implementing the project.
  • The township government provides mulch, while the county agriculture and rural affairs bureau provides soybean seeds (Dongdou 334) and fertilizers.

Statistics:

  • 1,000 mu of land was allocated for the demonstration project initially.
  • The demonstration area will be expanded to 4,100 mu.
  • An estimated income of 7.68 million yuan (1,920 yuan per mu) is expected for 394 households.
  • The income per capita is expected to increase by 4,764.2 yuan.
  • The average high-yield of corn per mu can reach 1,200-1,500 catties.
  • The average high-yield of beans per mu can reach 200-300 catties.
  • 3,500 seedlings per mu are planted for corn, while 6,000 seedlings per mu are planted for soybeans.

Sources:

  • Huanxian.gov.cn: https://www.huanxian.gov.cn/xwzx/xzxw/content_68054

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