As winter approaches in the eight Jishishan county villages assisted by Jinchuan Group, you will see neat green forage corn silage bags arranged on the squares and in front of farmers' homes. This is a "scenery line" formed after more than two months of intense harvesting, indicating that the packaging work of forage corn is entering its final phase.
Farmers harvest corns in Jishishan county.
These silage bags are not only a sight to behold but also beneficial high-nutrition feed for livestock. Livestock farmers deeply understand their value. They say that forage corn is rich in nutrients, easy to digest and significantly improves livestock fattening, serving as essential "food" for the growth of cattle and sheep. Additionally, forage corn has a long storage life, so storing more during autumn ensures no shortage of feed during the winter and spring seasons.
Rows of silage bags
Initially, when Jinchuan's resident assistance teams first promoted the cultivation of forage corn in the eight villages, most farmers adopted a wait-and-see approach, doubting the planting effectiveness of this new crop. After organizing multiple village information sessions and mobilizing livestock farmers, some of them decided to have a try in small-scale cultivation. To ensure scientific cultivation, team members visited other areas for inspection, developed planting diagrams and provided guidance on field management.
Farmers process forage corn.
Over time, the number of farmers planting forage corn gradually increased, with many actively seeking assistance policies. Jinchuan continuously adjusted its policies, transitioning from a "blood transfusion" type of subsidy to a "hematopoietic" type of assistance, providing farmers with the necessary materials and equipment for cultivation, reducing their cost expenditures, and stabilizing their income growth.
Through cultivating forage corn, farmers have gained tangible benefits, not only increasing household income but also driving local agricultural development. With the support and policy adjustments from Jinchuan, cultivating forage corn has become a pillar industry in local agriculture, advancing the modernization level of agriculture and bringing more hope and opportunities to farmers.
