In the vast fields of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a quiet agricultural revolution is unfolding. As China's largest cotton-producing area, Xinjiang now boasts the country's highest agricultural mechanization rate – a transformation spearheaded by locally developed cotton harvesters.
The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps has spent decades perfecting autonomous machinery production, with agricultural workers recently achieving a major milestone: mass production of China-developed cotton pickers. These machines now work across Xinjiang's 2.5 million hectares of cotton fields and are increasingly sought after in other regions.
"Our sixth-generation harvester can process 50 acres daily – equivalent to 600 manual workers," explains a veteran machinery engineer from Urumqi. The technology not only boosts efficiency but also supports sustainable practices through precision harvesting.
This innovation comes as global demand for Xinjiang cotton grows, with mechanization helping maintain quality consistency. For investors, the sector's 18% annual growth in machinery exports signals emerging opportunities in agricultural tech.
Cultural preservation remains integral to the development process. Engineers incorporate traditional Uygur agricultural knowledge into machine designs, ensuring modern tech aligns with local farming heritage.
