China’s legendary black soil – the ‘golden belt’ of agriculture – is bouncing back! After years of degradation, over 400 million mu (that’s 26.7 million hectares!) of this ultra-fertile land has been restored by 2025 through cutting-edge eco-farming. 🌾
How’d they do it? No-till farming (think: less soil disturbance), straw return techniques (recycling crop waste), and protective cultivation are the heroes here. These methods not only boosted soil health but also locked in moisture and nutrients – a win for climate resilience! 💧
This revival couldn’t come at a better time. With global food security in the spotlight, China’s black soil success story is like a green blueprint for sustainable agriculture. Farmers are now reporting higher yields and reduced costs – proving eco-smart practices can feed both people and profits. 📈
Psst… Want to see this transformation up close? Check out CGTN’s Path to Prosperity series for a front-row seat to China’s high-tech farming revolution! 🚜✨
