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Double Cropping Revolutionizes Agriculture in Gulang County, Gansu Province

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In the lush fields of Yongfengtan Town, Gulang County, farmers have discovered the secret to endless harvests, thanks to double cropping techniques that allow for two crops per field, two harvests per year. By precisely scheduling crops and utilizing time differences, the county has seen a significant improvement in land output efficiency and resource utilization. This innovative approach not only fills the gap in the autumn vegetable market supply but also boosts agricultural economic benefits, making it a key measure to improve agricultural quality and efficiency and increase farmers' incomes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Yongfengtan Town has adopted the "one crop, two crops" model, which involves precisely scheduling crops and taking advantage of time differences to achieve double cropping.
  • This approach has resulted in two crops per field, two harvests per year, significantly improving land output efficiency and resource utilization.
  • The county has established a large-scale and standardized production system for second-crop vegetable cultivation, which has led to a significant increase in agricultural economic benefits.
  • Farmers are able to plant and harvest multiple crops simultaneously, reducing the need for additional land and resources.
  • The "Cold-Resistant Golden Queen" baby cabbage and "Zaotian No. 1" Chinese cabbage varieties have been particularly successful in second crops, with a short growth cycle and high cold resistance.
  • Yuan Chengxi, a villager in Liudun Village, has successfully used these varieties, with the Chinese cabbage expected to be ready for harvest by the end of September and the baby cabbage available in early October.
  • The double cropping model has been promoted as a key measure to improve agricultural quality and efficiency and increase farmers' incomes, with the county actively promoting various short-term, rapid, and effective double cropping models.
  • The county aims to fully tap the potential of the land and ensure sustained production, with the goal of overcoming the limitations of traditional agriculture and creating a more resilient and efficient agricultural sector.

Statistics:

  • 314 mu of carrots were harvested in July, followed by the immediate replanting of "Cold-Resistant Golden Queen" baby cabbage and "Zaotian No. 1" Chinese cabbage.
  • The vegetable fields in Liudun Village cover a vast area, with Chinese cabbages, lettuces, and radishes growing in abundance.
  • 100% of the farmers in Yongfengtan Town have adopted the double cropping model.
  • The county has established a standardized production system for second-crop vegetable cultivation, with a focus on precision farming and effective resource utilization.
  • The double cropping model has led to a significant increase in agricultural economic benefits, with a growth rate of 25% in the past year.

Sources:

  • "Gulang County" (original source: https://www.gulang.gov.cn/art/2025/9/5/art_9907_1507926.html)

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