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China’s autumn grain harvest passes halfway mark
China’s autumn grain harvest was more than halfway complete as of October 10.
Harvesting was further along in the southwest and Huang-Huai-Hai regions than in the northeast.
Farmers were also beginning to sow winter wheat and rapeseed.
The government is promoting higher-yield crop varieties and farming methods, including denser planting and drip irrigation.
In parts of Shandong and Henan, these approaches are being used to raise corn yields.
New machinery is also being used, including tractors designed for hills and a hybrid tractor in Xinjiang that uses less fuel than traditional diesel machinery.
The Agriculture Ministry has sent teams to 12 key provinces to advise on harvesting, planting and field management.
China’s autumn grain harvest had passed the halfway mark by October 10, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
Harvest progress varied by region, from 35% in the northeast to 75% in the southwest.
Winter wheat sowing had begun, while more than 10% of winter rapeseed had been sown.
The ministry said it had sent six work groups and technical teams to 12 provinces focused on autumn harvest and sowing.
- Who
- China’s grain farmers and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
- What
- The autumn grain harvest passed 50% complete nationwide.
- When
- By October 10, 2026.
- Where
- China.
- Why
- Not stated
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This year I planted Suijing 306, and got it harvested before the frost.
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- National harvest progress
- More than 50% by October 10
- Southwest harvest progress
- 75%
- Northeast harvest progress
- 35%
- Work groups and technical teams
- 6 groups sent to 12 provinces
- Ni Jicheng’s rice yield
- 570 kilograms per mu
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