Beijing, April 12 (Youth.cn) - On April 11th, 2024, in the fields of Xiaoxinji Township, Mengcheng County, Anhui Province, an unmanned tractor equipped with the Beidou navigation system was fertilizing and ridging the soil in preparation for sowing soybeans. 

At present, it is the optimal time for spring planting and management in the rural areas of Mengcheng County, Anhui Province. Unmanned tractors and plant protection drones, among other "smart agricultural machines," have pressed the "fast-forward button" on spring agricultural production. These new productive forces empower spring planting and management, allowing farmers to cultivate their land with ease while also achieving cost savings and increased efficiency in agricultural production. Photo/ VCG