Four years ago, technician Jin Zhenzheng walked into the vast tomato fields of Xinjiang with a vision: to transform traditional farming through digital innovation. Employed by the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps’ Digital Agriculture Company, he faced skepticism from farmers rooted in age-old practices.
“At first, many questioned our advanced planting concepts,” Jin recalls. “They were used to doing things the way their ancestors did.”
Undeterred, Jin began demonstrating the potential of mechanized and intelligent tomato planting. Using cutting-edge technology, he promoted methods that not only increased efficiency but also boosted yields.
Today, his efforts have borne fruit—literally. An impressive 95.6% of the corps’ arable land now utilizes mechanized and intelligent planting techniques for tomatoes.
Situated in the oasis town of Yanqi, farmers are seeing firsthand how digital agriculture can transform their livelihoods. “We can now monitor soil conditions, weather patterns, and crop health from our phones,” says a local farmer. “It’s like we’ve stepped into the future.”
Jin’s hope is that this digital transformation will help farmers across Yanqi realize their dreams. “Digital agriculture is not just about technology,” he says. “It’s about empowering people to build better lives.”
As more farmers embrace these innovations, Xinjiang’s tomato fields are becoming a testament to how technology and tradition can grow together.
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