China News Service, Urumqi, April 1 (Shi Yujiang Jiang Bo) Entering April, as the temperature rises, more than 10,000 acres of "desert yam" in the 121st Group of Shihezi Reclamation Area, the main yam producing area in Xinjiang, has kicked off spring plowing and sowing.
On the 1st, the reporter was in the yam field of Min Bo, a grower from the 17th company of the regiment. The machine was roaring. The growers were operating the machinery to dig ditches, sow seeds, spread film, and cover soil in an orderly manner. There was a busy scene in the field.
"Now we have entered the season of mass planting. Last year our output value was very impressive. If planted well, one acre can produce 4 to 5 tons of yam." Min Bo, a farmer, said.
It is understood that the No. 121 Regiment located on the southern edge of the Gurbantunggut Desert is very suitable for growing yam. The yield and quality of yam at this regiment have occupied the mainstream market in Xinjiang for many years.
Located on the southern edge of the Gurbantunggut Desert, the 121 Tuan is very suitable for growing yams. Photo by Jiang Bo
The farm encourages and guides industrial experts and large growers to establish cooperatives. In recent years, many local professional planting cooperatives have emerged. The development of cooperatives not only promotes the standardized cultivation of yam, but also brings huge profits to the growers.
Under the leadership of various professional planting cooperatives and large growers, the group's yam planting area is more than 10,000 acres every year. The yam produced is famous for its powdery texture, greasy texture, heavy quality, and strong toughness. "The yams produced by our group are thick and long, and have been sold to Japan and Southeast Asia in recent years." The relevant person in charge of the group said that yam has become a business card of the 121 Group.
Min Bo has been growing yam for more than ten years and has rich experience in planting management. He is well-known for growing yam in the group. The stable sales every year bring him considerable profits.
This year, Min Bo planted another 300 acres of yam. He is confident about the market situation of yam. "Last year, the profit per mu was between 0.8 and 10,000 yuan, which is very good. Don't look at the fact that we have just planted the yams. This batch of planted yams has already received some orders. We will continue to improve the quality of the yams." (End)