Thefix fix kalyan Xichang Corn Seed Industry Park is making significant strides in transforming the agricultural landscape of the plateau mountain areas in Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The industry park is dedicated to the research, development, and production of high-quality corn seeds. Equipped with modern laboratories and cultivation fields, the park employs cutting-edge agricultural technologies and practices. Researchers at the park work on developing corn seed varieties that are high-yield, pest-resistant, and well-suited to the unique climate and soil conditions of the plateau mountain areas.

Poverty reduction officials of developing countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan, visit the Xichang Corn Seed Industry Park to investigate how modern technology improves the corn planting industry in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, June 22, 2024. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Poverty reduction officials of developing countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan, visit the Xichang Corn Seed Industry Park to investigate how modern technology improves the corn planting industry in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, June 22, 2024. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Poverty reduction officials of developing countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan, visit the Xichang Corn Seed Industry Park to investigate how modern technology improves the corn planting industry in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, June 22, 2024. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

These advanced seed varieties are distributed to local farmers through training programs, workshops, and technical assistance. Farmers receive education on best practices for planting, irrigation, and pest management, ensuring they can maximize their crop yields. This support system has empowered farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their agricultural practices and increase their incomes.

Poverty reduction officials of developing countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan, visit the Xichang Corn Seed Industry Park to investigate how modern technology improves the corn planting industry in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, June 22, 2024. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows the cultivated seedlings at the Xichang Corn Seed Industry Park in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, June 22, 2024. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

 Photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows the view of the corn fields at the Xichang Corn Seed Industry Park in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, June 22, 2024. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)