Wheat harvest accelerated by advanced farming tech

Drones, combines and smart planters boost efficiency despite heavy rain

Wheat harvesting across China is largely complete, propelled by advanced agricultural machinery and new technologies that have accelerated planting and field management. The modern operations have driven efficiency in the sector despite challenging weather conditions.

This summer's harvest saw the widespread deployment of more than 800,000 combine harvesters nationwide, with over 200,000 engaged in cross-regional operations, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Domestically produced combines capable of processing 9 to 10 kilograms of wheat per second emerged as the backbone of the harvest, boosting daily average harvesting areas to 5.33 hectares per machine, an increase in efficiency of more than 30 percent compared with five years ago.