The epidemic has little impact on the wheat harvest. Large-scale trans-regional operations are promoted from south to north

After the wheat grain reaches maturity, large-scale, cross-regional harvesting will commence in the primary production areas along the Yellow River, Huaihe River, and coastal regions, progressing from south to north. Summer grain marks the first harvest season of the year and plays a crucial role in ensuring supply, managing expectations, and fostering confidence. Effectively executing the wheat harvest, reducing losses in grain crop yields, and striving for a successful summer grain harvest are essential for achieving this year's grain production stabilization goals and reinforcing the foundation of grain production for the entire year. Currently, the epidemic is spreading in various regions across the country. Will the summer harvest ensure that the grains are successfully stored? Can the wheat harvesters operate smoothly across different regions? How can we minimize losses during the summer harvest? The reporter conducted interviews to explore these pressing issues. Reason: Improved clarity, vocabulary, and technical accuracy while maintaining the original meaning.

The transfer of agricultural machinery is proceeding smoothly. On May 20, Wu Changjin, the chairman of the Changqian Cooperative in Yongqiao District, Suzhou, Anhui Province, led 36 agricultural machinists in driving 36 large wheat harvesters to Anyang, Henan Province. After two days of brief adjustments, the wheat harvesters were put into operation. They signed contracts for over 20,000 mu of wheat harvesting with grain farmers in Anyang, which is expected to be completed in about five days. Following this, they will return to Suzhou to harvest wheat before heading north to Shandong and Hebei, covering thousands of miles over the course of nearly a month. More than 97% of China's winter wheat is harvested by machine, and 30% of this requires cross-regional machinery operations. The current epidemic is severe and complex, impacting agricultural machinery operations on the road and across regions. Some agricultural machinery operators are concerned that the outbreak may lead to isolation and control measures, potentially blocking trans-regional operations in transit. As a result, they are hesitant to engage in cross-regional operations.

In the event of frequent outbreaks, relevant departments have clarified the policy for ensuring a successful summer harvest. The head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs stated that all localities must promptly address any obstacles, coordinate the allocation of machinery and tools, and organize operational services with farmers and their respective plots, ensuring there are no gaps or oversights. While implementing epidemic prevention and control measures, it is essential to facilitate the centralized processing of key material transport vehicle passes for agricultural machinery operators. This includes promoting the establishment of green channels for the transfer of agricultural machinery at highway entrances and exits, prioritizing the inspection and release of combine harvesters and their transport vehicles, and providing "one-stop services" such as nucleic acid and antigen testing, as well as territorial registration and filing for operators working across regions, to ensure the seamless transfer of agricultural machinery. All localities should establish a hotline to communicate the guarantees for wheat harvests and assist in resolving challenges promptly. In counties and cities affected by the epidemic, closed and controlled areas should leverage the capabilities of socialized agricultural machinery service organizations to quickly form emergency collection teams. These teams should provide services such as collection and planting on behalf of others, ensuring that all receivables are accounted for and that no wheat fields are overlooked due to the epidemic.

Some people have reported a significant reduction in the number of motorway users this year, which is indeed a fact. In response, Liu Xian, president of the China Agricultural Mechanization Association, stated that wheat is the primary grain crop in China, particularly in the northern regions, with a planting area exceeding 300 million mu. Historically, China's agricultural mechanization level was low, characterized by a limited number of wheat combine harvesters and uneven distribution. Therefore, achieving a balance in long-distance, inter-regional machine harvesting has been essential. In recent years, driven by agricultural machinery purchase subsidies and other supportive policies, the number of rice and wheat combine harvesters nationwide has reached 1.57 million. The number of combine harvesters deployed for the "three summer" wheat harvest has stabilized at over 600,000, ensuring a sufficient supply. The national agricultural machinery service organizations now effectively cover all villages and towns, gradually addressing the uneven distribution of agricultural machinery across various regions. This improvement can adequately meet the local demands for machine harvesting operations, thereby reducing losses associated with machine harvesting. Reason: Improved clarity, vocabulary, and technical accuracy while correcting grammatical and punctuation errors.

The mechanical harvesting of wheat incurs the most significant losses throughout the entire production process. According to a survey conducted by relevant departments, the average harvest loss rate for wheat in China in 2019 was 4.7%. The substantial losses during wheat harvesting not only impact farmers' income but also pose a threat to national food security. to increased income. For every kilogram of grain saved during the mechanical harvesting process, farmers benefit more, and national food security is better assured, Liu Xian.