Beidou-guided seeders boost cotton sowing in Xinjiang's Artux

At the high-standard cotton planting base in Artux, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, seeders equipped with the Beidou Navigation Satellite System travel across the fields, seamlessly finishing each sowing task with centimeter-level precision and efficiency. Under the sun, plastic mulches stretch neatly in straight lines, marking a significant shift toward smart agriculture.

Local authorities stated that nearly half of the 8,000 hectares of cotton fields have already been sown using these autonomous machines. The integration of satellite-guided sowing, pesticide-spraying drones, and intelligent fertilization is part of China's broader strategy under the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) to enhance agricultural efficiency and ensure national food security.

Source: China Daily / Xinhua

Publication Date: April 10, 2026