Recently, the cotton fields in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang have reached a remarkable harvest, covering an impressive 7.069 million acres. As one of the key cotton-producing areas, local efforts are focused on exploring the entire industrial chain, from seed selection and breeding to large-scale planting, cotton processing, and textile production. These initiatives aim to enhance the overall production efficiency and competitive strength of the cotton industry.
As the cotton blossoms, the fields appear as if blanketed in white snow. Two large cotton-picking machines navigate through the rows, efficiently completing the process of harvesting, collecting, packaging, and storing the cotton.
The introduction of advanced agricultural machinery has fully mechanized the entire workflow—from planting and fertilizing to irrigation and harvesting. This not only boosts efficiency but also reduces labor costs. With the cultivation of drought-resistant, high-yield varieties, the expected yield this year exceeds 450 kilograms per acre. In Bachu County, the mechanization rate for cotton planting has reached 100%, while the harvesting mechanization rate stands at 91%. Remarkably, it only takes five hours for the cotton machines to harvest.
As the cotton harvesting progresses, the local ginning factory buzzes with activity, with workers efficiently carrying out their tasks along the production line. After going through meticulous processes such as cleaning, ginning, and packaging, the fresh cotton is processed into well-packaged, traceable cotton products, ready to be sent to designated storage sites.
In recent years, the Kashgar region has been continually improving its cotton industry chain, accelerating the development of its textile sector. The focus is on building a comprehensive industry chain that encompasses everything from cotton breeding and planting to processing, spinning, weaving, dyeing, garment manufacturing, and logistics. This year, the region has planted 7.069 million acres of cotton, with the harvesting expected to conclude by early November.
