The process of modernizing agriculture and rural areas cannot be underestimated.

With the continuous progress of science and technology, agricultural planting techniques continue to integrate new scientific and technological achievements, moving towards a scientific, precise, and large-scale direction.

Mechanization and the level of intelligence continue to improve, reducing the labor intensity of agricultural production while significantly enhancing production efficiency and effectiveness. For farmers, agricultural science and technology are no longer distant fantasies but have long permeated the fields and become commonplace in thousands of households.

Science and technology are reshaping the land on which agriculture depends and revolutionizing the methods of agricultural production. In Shangshui County, a prime example of this transformation can be observed across 50,000 acres of high-standard farmland.

Here, not only is there first-class infrastructure, but the land is also equipped with cutting-edge technology including integrated water and fertilizer systems, pest monitoring mechanisms, intelligent irrigation systems, and agricultural helicopters, among other advanced equipment.

Additionally, a comprehensive network of agricultural monitoring stations has been established, comprising a field weather station, soil moisture monitoring stations, and 20 sets of Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring devices.

These facilities are interconnected through an intelligent IoT control center, providing a range of agricultural production services such as data monitoring, information dissemination, and field management.

Soilless cultivation, a method of growing plants without soil, encompasses three main techniques: hydroponics, fog cultivation, and substrate cultivation. The basic principle involves providing an optimal root environment for plant growth by directly delivering nutrients to the plant's root system through various substances.

Plants grown using soilless cultivation methods exhibit rapid growth, robust development, and high yields, and are easily managed in a scientific and standardized manner. This technique is particularly suitable for cultivating vegetables and flowers.

Columnar cultivation is another innovative method that maximizes space utilization by piling vessels containing substrates to form columns. Plants grow around these columns, and a drip system is installed at the top of each column to deliver nutrient solutions layer by layer.

This creates a circulation system where the nutrient solution is transported from the bottom layer back to the top, promoting efficient plant growth. Columnar cultivation is ideal for growing moderate-sized vegetables and fruits, offering ease of harvesting and ensuring produce is pollution-free.

Similarly, wall cultivation capitalizes on vertical space to expand planting areas. By combining walls with pipes containing substrate, plants are grown out of the walls, optimizing space usage and enhancing aesthetics. This method is commonly used to cultivate flowers and trailing plants such as Cucurbits and Rosaceae.

Lastly, the concept of an eco-restaurant merges eco-agriculture with green catering. These establishments provide greenhouse-like spaces that maintain optimal soil conditions, temperature, humidity, and artificial landscapes conducive to plant growth.

The result is a restaurant filled with greenery, resembling a miniature ecosystem. These eco-restaurants cultivate a variety of plants including vegetables, fruits, and flowers, offering both beauty and practicality.

The modernization of agriculture through technological advancements is revolutionizing traditional farming methods and opening new horizons for sustainable and efficient food production.

By embracing these innovative techniques, farmers can increase productivity, optimize resource utilization, and contribute to the development of a greener and more prosperous agricultural sector.