Agricultural machinery production on fast track

In hilly Shuangfeng county, Hunan province, the development of agricultural machinery suitable for the local landscape has helped it to become a leading producer in the sector in China.

The rugged land makes it almost impossible for machines to operate in farmland. However, thanks to continuous research, development and technological innovation, the county has established itself as a key base of China's agricultural machines.

There are 85 enterprises in the county working in the sector, employing tens of thousands of people. The total industrial output of agricultural machinery enterprises from January to October this year reached 4.28 billion yuan ($587 million), up 18.5 percent year-on-year.