Innovative water practices are reshaping farming in Shaanxi

This initiative has effectively tackled the longstanding challenge of irrigation water scarcity in Gaoxigou, resulting in a substantial increase in crop production. Annually, the project saves 75,000 tons of irrigation water, reduces labor by 30 percent, and elevates income by 1.69 million yuan ($232,500).

Tailored strategies are being implemented to enhance agricultural development in the water-scarce region of Yulin.

In Dajihan village, situated in the Yuyang district of Yulin, a large-scale drip irrigation system with intelligent management has been adopted due to its flat terrain. Leveraging advanced water-saving equipment, the village has implemented a sophisticated irrigation system that precisely filters and delivers water and nutrients to crop roots.

Jiang Hong, deputy director of the agricultural and rural affairs bureau of Yuyang district, highlighted the cutting-edge nature of the technology, emphasizing its efficiency in filtering underground sandy water, delivering filtered water and fertilizer precisely through drip irrigation.

This intelligent water-fertilizer integrated drip irrigation technology has propelled the village to become a leading modern water-saving farm, covering 4,200 mu (280 hectares).

This project saves about 30 percent of water annually compared to previous practices, achieves fertilizer and electricity savings of over 20 percent, boosts crop yields by over 15 percent per unit of land, and increases income by 1.68 million yuan each year, as detailed by Wang Hui, director of the agricultural and water conservancy comprehensive development center of Yuyang district.