Four Cities in Sichuan Province Join Forces to Build Hilly Area Agricultural Machinery Equipment IndustrialPark
Chengdu, August 25, 2024(Xinhua) – Four cities in Sichuan Province, namely Dazhou, Suining, Leshan, and Guang’an, have signed a strategic cooperation agreementto jointly build a Hilly Area Agricultural Machinery Equipment Industrial Park. The agreement was signed on August 24th at the National Hilly Area Modern Agricultural MachineryIndustry Investment Promotion Conference (Sichuan·Dazhou) and the Intelligent Manufacturing Industry Project Signing Ceremony held in Chengdu.
The initiative aims to address the unique challenges of agricultural mechanization in China’s hilly and mountainous regions. These areas, which account for one-third of the country’s arable land and are home to nearly 300 million agricultural workers, face difficulties in mechanizing farming due to complex terrain and scattered plots.
The hilly and mountainousareas are crucial for China’s food security and production of specialty agricultural products, said Chen Xuegeng, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, during the conference. However, the unique geographical conditions have hindered the development of agricultural mechanization in these regions. With the continuous support of national policies and technologicaladvancements, the agricultural machinery industry has witnessed unprecedented growth, presenting a favorable environment for investment and development.
The four cities will collaborate on various aspects, including:
- Jointly developing industrial plans and policies: Coordinating policies and strategies to ensure a unified direction for the industrial park.
- Collaborative investment and industrialcooperation: Pooling resources and capital to attract investment and foster industrial synergy.
- Technological innovation and research: Encouraging joint research and development efforts to create cutting-edge agricultural machinery solutions tailored for hilly terrains.
- Market expansion and brand building: Collaborating on marketing strategies and branding initiatives to promote the park’s products and services.
- Technical training and exchange: Facilitating knowledge sharing and skill development among industry professionals.
The Hilly Area Modern Agricultural Machinery Equipment Industrial Park will be located in the Baima Industrial New District of Dazhou City. The park, with a planned investment of 6.5 billionyuan (approximately 900 million USD) and covering 1,500 acres, will focus on becoming a leading hub for research, development, and manufacturing of agricultural machinery specifically designed for hilly terrains.
The park’s development plan includes:
- A Hilly Area Modern Agricultural Machinery Equipment ProductionBase: A dedicated manufacturing facility for producing specialized machinery.
- Five Centers: These centers will focus on application research, demonstration and sales, training, agricultural services, and equipment rental.
The park aims to integrate research, development, production, promotion, and application, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for the agricultural machinery industryin hilly regions. By 2027, the park is expected to achieve an annual output value exceeding 10 billion yuan (approximately 1.4 billion USD), with Dazhou-made modern agricultural equipment widely adopted across China.
The park’s construction is already underway. An 80,000 square meter incubation center has been completed, and the five centers are operational. A 35,000 square meter customized standard factory building, funded by the Zhenxing Group, is scheduled to be completed and delivered to companies by the end of August. A 500-acrepilot testing base is also in operation, with companies like Shandong Weichai, Jilin Yijia, and Chongqing Cairei conducting trials of their latest agricultural machinery.
This collaborative initiative signifies a significant step towards advancing agricultural mechanization in China’s hilly regions. By pooling resources and expertise, the four citiesaim to create a thriving ecosystem for innovation, production, and application of agricultural machinery, ultimately contributing to increased agricultural productivity and rural prosperity.
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