As the Grain Rain season approaches, spring farming activities are in full swing across Heilongjiang province. In Zhenghe Village, Changfa Town, located in the suburban district of Jiamusi, local farmer Cui Wei is operating a tractor to fertilize a cornfield before sowing, aiming to enhance soil fertility. Agricultural machinery serves as a vital tool in modern farming. China’s 15th Five-Year Plan emphasizes strengthening agricultural technology and equipment support, with a target to raise the comprehensive mechanization rate for crop cultivation to over 80%. Recently, reporters visited farmlands and manufacturing facilities in Heilongjiang to observe how local agricultural machinery enterprises are ramping up production to support efficient and high-quality spring farming.
Tractors are considered the powerhouse of agricultural machinery. At the production facility of Jiamusi Jichi Tractor Manufacturing Co., assembly, testing, and transportation processes are carried out in an orderly manner. Newly manufactured tractors undergo strict quality inspections before being loaded onto trucks for delivery across the country. "Currently, more than 30 tractors roll off the production line each day. Sales are strong, with models ranging from 50 to 100 horsepower being particularly popular. We are operating at full capacity to meet order demands," said Yang Haiyan, deputy general manager of the company.
Yang noted that spring is the peak season for tractor production and sales, accounting for 70% of the annual volume. The company adopts a sales-driven production model and has manufactured nearly 2,000 tractors since commencing operations last December, ensuring sufficient supply for spring farming needs.
Sowing is a critical step in spring farming, directly affecting crop yield and quality. Many enterprises are leveraging their expertise to introduce advanced sowing equipment into the fields. At Heilongjiang Devo Technology Development Co., components are processed, assembled, and rigorously inspected as precision air-driven seeders move along the production line. The facility is bustling with activity, with finished machinery lined up and forklifts busy loading shipments.
"To meet spring farming orders, our workshop operates from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., prioritizing production efficiency," said Wang Chunyan, general manager of the company. The firm customizes production based on feedback from distributors, with all seeders pre-adjusted for row spacing, allowing farmers to begin use immediately after testing.
Heilongjiang Zhongwei Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. focuses on in-house research, development, and production across the entire sowing machinery supply chain. "Apart from a small number of standard components, the majority of hardware and software—including sensors, seed meters, and electronic control systems—are independently developed, ensuring control over core technologies," said Su Mingwei, the company’s general manager. To date, the firm has produced over 700 seeders, with orders continuing through late April.
"As farmers increasingly prioritize sowing quality, the demand for high-performance seeders remains robust," Su added. The company plans to continue refining its core technologies and enhancing product performance to provide more reliable and efficient equipment for agricultural production.
In addition to supplying traditional machinery, Heilongjiang’s agricultural equipment manufacturers are accelerating their deployment of smart farming solutions to enhance precision and efficiency. At Heilongjiang Huida Technology Co., Ltd., workers are assembling and testing modern equipment such as agricultural drones and intelligent irrigation systems.
"This plant protection drone is one of our flagship products. Priced at over 40,000 yuan, it can carry more than 70 kilograms and complete pesticide spraying in just 10 minutes, effectively replacing manual labor," said Chu Haibo, deputy general manager of the company. The drone is equipped with a self-developed electronic flight control system, offering a full-load flight time of up to 13 minutes and an 80% recharge in just 10 minutes with fast charging.
Beyond drones, the company’s intelligent water-fertilizer integration system has been deployed across multiple regions in Heilongjiang. According to Chu, the system includes a fertigation machine, smart valves, and soil moisture sensors. It analyzes soil nutrient data collected by sensors and delivers precisely proportioned water and fertilizer directly to crop roots via drip irrigation, enabling on-demand and accurate irrigation.
In 2025, Heilongjiang achieved a record grain output of 164.006 billion jin, an increase of 3.97 billion jin, accounting for 23.6% of the national growth. The province leads the country in both total output and net increase. The comprehensive mechanization rate for crop cultivation reached 99.28%, while the number of intelligent agricultural machines reached 676,000, ranking first nationwide. The province also leads in the number of plant protection drones and the area covered by drone operations. These figures reflect Heilongjiang’s progress in developing new quality productive forces and empowering agriculture through technology.
As spring inspires renewed efforts, the hum of machinery from manufacturing plants blends with the bustling activity in the vast farmlands, bringing vitality and hope to the fertile black soil.
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