New variety of corn boosts local economy in Du'an county
- chinadaily.com.cn |
- Updated: 2018-05-18
On May 15, the corn demonstration base in Anyang town, Du'an Yao autonomous county, Hechi city successfully harvested its first round of black corn, a new variety of corn which is being cultivated at the base.
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| Farmers pick corn. [Photo by Qin Qingzhou/gx.xinhuanet.com] |
On the day of the harvest, a team of experts visited the base and estimated the average yield to be 809 kilograms per mu, making the new crop an unmitigated success.
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| A team of experts measure the yield of corn. [Photo by Qin Qingzhou/gx.xinhuanet.com] |
"This new variety of corn is rich in selenium, water-soluble melanin, anthocyanin (proven to protect against a myriad of human diseases), and various essential micronutrients," said Qin Debin, a researcher from the Guangxi Bureau of Seed Management. "It's tasty and nutritious with a strong yield, it should be promoted in more areas."
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| Experts visit the black corn crops [Photo by Qin Qingzhou/gx.xinhuanet.com] |
Since 2016, the corn-growing area in Du'an Yao autonomous county has increased from 5,000 mu (333.33hectares) to 9,000 mu. Black corn goes for a high price and brings in considerable profit, increasing the income of local farmers. The corn stalks also provide high-quality fodder for local animal husbandry.
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