Digital seedling cultivation fuels rural vitalization

A new digital seedling base, funded by Weihai Languagua Agricultural Technology Co Ltd, is currently under construction in Chucun town in Weihai Torch Hi-tech Science Park. [Photo by Li Xinhui/For chinadaily.com.cn]

There's an excitement in the air in Chucun town in Weihai Torch Hi-tech Science Park as a new digital seedling base, invested in by Weihai Languagua Agricultural Technology Co Ltd, is rapidly taking shape.

For years, the company has been at the forefront of exploring digital agriculture, continuously integrating modern information technology into rural areas. Through digital empowerment, the company aims to transform traditional agricultural production from a manual process into an intelligent one that is "perceptible, controllable, and predictable". This digital transformation is set to revolutionize the seedling cultivation process and contribute to rural vitalization.

The biggest advantage of digital seedling cultivation lies in the ability to cultivate seedlings that are more "intelligent" and "responsive" to specific planting needs. Seedlings cultivated using digital equipment not only have higher survival rates but can also have their growth conditions, such as temperature, light, and carbon dioxide concentration, adjusted flexibly to meet the specific requirements of growers, such as yield, sweetness, and fruit size.

Through digital reform, the company has achieved remarkable results in sweet potato farming. Not only has it enhanced its own productivity and competitiveness, but it has also contributed to the economic development of surrounding areas. By providing technical support and services, the company has helped farmers improve their planting techniques and equipment, which has driven overall industrial upgrading in the region. The company is looking beyond sweet potatoes and is now exploring digital seedling cultivation for other crops. (Edited by Yang Yingxue)