Black Soil Granary Program in Jilin Targets Agricultural Modernization and Soil Health
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What happened
The Black Soil Granary program was launched in Jilin in 2021. Researchers, including Leng Jiantian, found that decades of high-intensity cultivation in the region led to soil issues such as thinning, impoverishment, and hardening. The program promotes a crop rotation model involving soybeans, sorghum, wheat, and rapeseed, which helps reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers.
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Why it matters
The initiative represents an integrated strategy by Chinese scientists to protect the country's valuable black soil and ensure food security. By shifting away from monoculture, the program aims to improve the ecological environment and increase incomes for farmers in the region.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences supports agricultural development across Liaoning, Heilongjiang, and Jilin.
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Who's involved
- JilinProvince of China targeted for agricultural development and soil management under the program.
- Chinese Academy of SciencesNational academy providing scientific support for the program, including research into soil health and farming models.
- ChinaThe nation whose food security is underpinned by the black soil being protected.
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The entities involved
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Jilin
province of China
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Chinese Academy of Sciences
national academy for natural sciences of China