Key region for hybrid rice seed production in southeast China's Fujian

Photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows thriving rice fields in Fengyuan Village, Xikou Town, Jianning County, Sanming City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Jianning is a key region for hybrid rice seed production in China, with over 10% of the national production area and yield. Since introducing hybrid rice seed production technology in 1976, the county has significantly developed this industry, nurturing fertile land to produce high-quality seeds. Jianning was designated a hybrid rice breeding and seed production base by Fujian Province in 1985 and became a national hybrid rice seed production base in 2013. Last year, the county's seed production covered 157,000 acres, yielding 37,700 tons, with the total output value of the entire seed industry chain reaching 2.227 billion yuan. (Chen Zhen/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 28, 2024 shows farmers operating agricultural machinery for rice transplanting in Fengyuan Village, Xikou Town, Jianning County, Sanming City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Jianning is a key region for hybrid rice seed production in China, with over 10% of the national production area and yield. Since introducing hybrid rice seed production technology in 1976, the county has significantly developed this industry, nurturing fertile land to produce high-quality seeds. Jianning was designated a hybrid rice breeding and seed production base by Fujian Province in 1985 and became a national hybrid rice seed production base in 2013. Last year, the county's seed production covered 157,000 acres, yielding 37,700 tons, with the total output value of the entire seed industry chain reaching 2.227 billion yuan. (Chen Zhen/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows farmers weeding in the fields in Fengyuan Village, Xikou Town, Jianning County, Sanming City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Jianning is a key region for hybrid rice seed production in China, with over 10% of the national production area and yield. Since introducing hybrid rice seed production technology in 1976, the county has significantly developed this industry, nurturing fertile land to produce high-quality seeds. Jianning was designated a hybrid rice breeding and seed production base by Fujian Province in 1985 and became a national hybrid rice seed production base in 2013. Last year, the county's seed production covered 157,000 acres, yielding 37,700 tons, with the total output value of the entire seed industry chain reaching 2.227 billion yuan. (Chen Zhen/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows rice fields and green mountains creating a picturesque scene in Fengyuan Village, Xikou Town, Jianning County, Sanming City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Jianning is a key region for hybrid rice seed production in China, with over 10% of the national production area and yield. Since introducing hybrid rice seed production technology in 1976, the county has significantly developed this industry, nurturing fertile land to produce high-quality seeds. Jianning was designated a hybrid rice breeding and seed production base by Fujian Province in 1985 and became a national hybrid rice seed production base in 2013. Last year, the county's seed production covered 157,000 acres, yielding 37,700 tons, with the total output value of the entire seed industry chain reaching 2.227 billion yuan. (Chen Zhen/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows well-maintained roads passing through the fields in Fengyuan Village, Xikou Town, Jianning County, Sanming City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Jianning is a key region for hybrid rice seed production in China, with over 10% of the national production area and yield. Since introducing hybrid rice seed production technology in 1976, the county has significantly developed this industry, nurturing fertile land to produce high-quality seeds. Jianning was designated a hybrid rice breeding and seed production base by Fujian Province in 1985 and became a national hybrid rice seed production base in 2013. Last year, the county's seed production covered 157,000 acres, yielding 37,700 tons, with the total output value of the entire seed industry chain reaching 2.227 billion yuan. (Chen Zhen/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows vast fields, green mountains, and rivers forming a beautiful landscape in Fengyuan Village, Xikou Town, Jianning County, Sanming City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Jianning is a key region for hybrid rice seed production in China, with over 10% of the national production area and yield. Since introducing hybrid rice seed production technology in 1976, the county has significantly developed this industry, nurturing fertile land to produce high-quality seeds. Jianning was designated a hybrid rice breeding and seed production base by Fujian Province in 1985 and became a national hybrid rice seed production base in 2013. Last year, the county's seed production covered 157,000 acres, yielding 37,700 tons, with the total output value of the entire seed industry chain reaching 2.227 billion yuan. (Chen Zhen/Guangming Picture)