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The training session on technologies for reducing fertilizer use while improving efficiency in Henan Province, along with the related on-site demonstrations, was held successfully. The intelligent fertilizer distribution system developed by Xinlianxin became the focus of attention at the event. Author/Source: Jiujiang Xinlianxin Fertilizer. Date: 2020-09-13. Clicks: 15. Yanjin is a typical agricultural county; across the country, there is the perception that “for wheat in China, one should look to Henan; for wheat in Henan, one should look to Xinxiang; and for wheat in Xinxiang, one should look to Yanjin.” The “Yanjin model” is well-known throughout the country. Due to the relatively stable price of peanuts in recent years, farmers in Yanjin have maintained their enthusiasm for growing peanuts; according to statistics, the area dedicated to peanut cultivation accounts for two-thirds of the wheat fields. Driving on the wide roads in Yanjin, peanut fields stretching as far as the eye can see line both sides of the road; barring any accidents, this year will once again be a good year for peanut harvests. The good harvest of peanuts is largely thanks to fertilizers, but excessive use of them can also put pressure on the ecological environment. In fact, whether it is field crops or cash crops, the level of yield is related to the application of fertilizers. If fertilizers are applied improperly, not only will the yield and quality of the crops not be guaranteed, but it will also place strain on the ecological environment, hindering the sustainable and high-quality development of agriculture. For local authorities, agricultural and rural departments, as well as responsible agrochemical companies, it is extremely urgent to find effective ways to properly guide farmers in applying fertilizers more reasonably. On September 10, the Henan Province Soil and Fertilizer Station successfully held the \"2020 Training on Technologies for Reducing Fertilizer Use while Improving Efficiency and On-site Observation\" in Xinxiang City. In the morning, the participants visited on-site the integrated operation model of \"testing, formulating, producing, supplying, and applying\" fertilizers at the Xinxilianxin Intelligent Terminal Fertilizer Application Station in Yanjin County’s Yanchang Village; the soil testing and formula fertilization demonstration fields run by Xinxilianxin in Xiaowei Village and by the Institute of Resources and Environment of the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences; the technology model for reducing fertilizer use while increasing efficiency in growing wheat followed by peanuts in Beishouzhuang; and the \"integrated water and fertilizer management\" technology model for peanuts aimed at reducing fertilizer use and enhancing efficiency. In the afternoon, leaders such as Wu Shengjun, Deputy Mayor of Xinxiang City, Xie Changwei, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chen Yiping, Director of the Xinxiang City Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau, and Liu Canhua, Director of the Henan Province Soil and Fertilizer Station, attended the training course and delivered important speeches. Wu Zhibin, Director of the Xinxiang City Soil and Fertilizer Station, Liu Chunmin from the Institute of Resources and Environment at the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Meng Zheng, Deputy General Manager of Xinxiang’s Compound Fertilizer Division of the Xinlianxin Group, provided training and shared insights on techniques for reducing the use of chemical fertilizers while improving their efficiency, the model of intelligent fertilizer distribution stations operated by Xinlianxin, and the practices related to the operation of fertilizer distribution stations as part of the project aimed at achieving balanced fertilization across hundreds of counties and towns. More than 150 people, including the principal officials from the soil and fertilizer stations (agricultural technology centers) in the provincial-level cities, Jiyuan City Demonstration Zone, and various counties (cities, districts, farms), participated in the entire training process. Wu Shengjun, the vice mayor of Xinxiang City, said in his speech that Xinxiang is a production base for high-quality wheat; the area dedicated to wheat cultivation there is 6 million mu per year, while the area devoted to peanut cultivation is 1.2 million mu. The average yield per mu is 311 kg. Xinxiang has several agricultural research institutions and universities, as well as leading manufacturing enterprises such as Xinchuanxin Group. The agricultural and rural departments across the city have made active efforts to reduce the use of fertilizers while improving their efficiency, achieving significant results. They have formulated technical guidelines for soil testing and customized fertilization for wheat, as well as for corn, thereby standardizing the practice of customized fertilization for major crops. They were also the first to develop an expert-based technical system for customized fertilization throughout Xinxiang City. Wu Shengjun highly praised Xinxiang City’s efforts to reduce the use of fertilizers while improving their efficiency. He noted that the city’s soil and fertilizer management departments have taken advantage of cooperation with agricultural enterprises to work together with high-quality companies in order to support the production and widespread use of formulated fertilizers, thereby providing a one-stop service that includes formula development, fertilizer delivery, and application. Xie Changwei, a member of the Party leadership group of the Henan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, emphasized that reducing the use of chemical fertilizers while improving their efficiency involves adopting a range of technical measures to cut down on fertilizer application, enhance the efficiency of fertilizer use, and reduce soil contamination caused by fertilizers. This approach helps to save costs associated with fertilizers, protect the environment, and promote coordinated development in agricultural production, farmers’ incomes, and rural ecosystems. It is of great significance. He also praised the achievements made in Henan Province in terms of reducing fertilizer use and improving its efficiency, noting that there has been a continuous decline in fertilizer usage and a reduction in improper fertilization practices ； Increase the efficiency of fertilizer use and expand the coverage of relevant technologies ； It contributes to higher food yields and better ecological conditions, thereby reducing the pressure caused by agricultural non-point source pollution. It also put forward specific requirements and implementation measures for future work. Furthermore, Xie Changwei pointed out that it is necessary to promote cooperation between agricultural enterprises, expand the scope of such cooperation, and ensure its effectiveness. It is also important to facilitate connections between these enterprises, innovate in terms of cooperative models, and encourage farmers, agricultural supply companies, or other third-party entities to get involved. Multi-level and multi-sectoral exchanges should be carried out to continuously develop new forms of cooperation between agricultural enterprises and to promote inclusive development in this area.