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The grain cultivation area in Jiaxing, located in East China's Zhejiang province, expanded to 1553.33 square kilometers in 2024, yielding a bumper crop of 1 million metric tons. 

That performance once again crowned Jiaxing as the reigning grain champion in Zhejiang province for the 19th consecutive year, earning it the prestigious nickname of the "North Zhejiang's Granary".

The city has implemented a range of agricultural welfare policies aimed at safeguarding farmers' interests and boosting their zeal for production. 

Of particular note was the subsidy program introduced last year for the replacement and upgrading of agricultural machinery. This assists farmers in improving their equipment – thereby propelling the city's agricultural modernization endeavors forwards.

Jiaxing embraces cutting-edge technologies to drive its agricultural progress. [Photo/jiaxingren.com]

By leveraging intelligent tools like the internet of things, big data and artificial intelligence, the city is revolutionizing the grain and edible oil industry supply chain. 

Furthermore, the integration of drones and other advanced machinery is extending the scope of mechanized agricultural practices, with Jiaxing leading the way in launching digital agricultural service platforms in the province.

Jiaxing creates and promotes the "Jiaxing Rice" brand. [Photo/jiaxingren.com]

Moreover, Jiaxing is actively cultivating and popularizing high-quality, high-yield crop varieties across the region, achieving an adoption rate of over 98 percent for superior rice strains. 

The growing reputation of the "Jiaxing Rice" brand is viewed as elevating its visibility and influence, significantly boosting the income levels of local farmers.