Peng Jiangbo's morning routine might come as a surprise. Rather than beginning his day out in the field digging in the dirt, this farmer sits in front of a screen and crunches numbers.
Thanks to sensors "planted" in the field that measure temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration, Peng uses real-time data to help manage his large-scale vegetable farm in Guanqiao Village of Chongren County, east China's Jiangxi Province.
Figures can help farmers swiftly adapt their growing plans, Peng said. "In the past, we relied heavily on experience to cultivate high-quality vegetables. Over recent years, planting technologies have begun to play a significant role. Now digital technology has emerged as another dominant factor," he said.
Over the past several years, China has accelerated the development of smart agriculture, building digital villages and narrowing the "digital gap" between urban and rural areas, which has helped enhance both production efficiency and farmers' income.
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