As summer fades, farmers in central China’s Hubei Province are celebrating a successful soybean harvest, with Shipai Township emerging as a key hub for the crop fueling its famed tofu industry. CGTN’s Eyes Over Hubei series recently spotlighted the region’s agricultural rhythm, documenting how local producers leverage the Yangtze River basin’s fertile soil.
From Field to Food Innovation
Shipai’s soybean collection center processes over 10,000 tons annually, supplying 80% of raw materials for local tofu makers. The town’s signature bean curd – a culinary staple across China – relies on sustainable crop rotation practices that balance yield and soil health.
Tech Meets Tradition
While harvesting retains manual elements, drone-assisted monitoring now optimizes irrigation and pest control. ‘We’re blending ancestral knowledge with smart farming,’ shared a local agronomist interviewed in the documentary series.
With global demand for plant-based proteins rising, Hubei’s soybean surge highlights China’s evolving role in sustainable agriculture – a story of heritage and innovation unfolding along the Yangtze’s bends.
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cgtn.com
