HUNAN, China – Amidst a sweltering summer heat wave, ZOOMLION Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("ZOOMLION") has energized Hunan Province’s critical "Double Rush" farming season through a high-stakes agricultural machinery skills competition. Held in early July in Gantian Town, Zhuzhou, the event showcased ZOOMLION’s intelligent rice-field equipment, aiming to elevate both mechanization levels and operator skills during the peak period for harvesting early rice and planting late rice.

Precision Planting Takes Center Stage
Three ZOOMLION rice transplanters raced across muddy paddies, competing on planting accuracy, efficiency, and operational standards. The machines moved seamlessly at uniform speed, leaving perfectly aligned green seedlings in their wake—transforming fields into orderly "green matrices" within minutes.
"With its AI-assisted driving system, one operator can handle the entire job effortlessly, tripling productivity compared to manual labor," said Li Quan, the champion operator. A seasoned user of ZOOMLION transplanters, Li planted 600 acres of early rice this spring and has inspired multiple villagers to adopt the same model.

Harvesting Excellence Under Pressure
The competition peaked with ZOOMLION’s crawler combine harvester demonstration. The machine executed harvesting, threshing, grain-cleaning, and straw crushing and returning in a single fluid operation, drawing applause from farmers and officials.
"Before, the ‘Double Rush’ meant back-breaking work. Now, with ZOOMLION’s harvester, transplanter, and tractor, I’ve mechanized the entire cycle—from harvesting to tilling and replanting. We’ll finish 20% faster this year," Li added, highlighting the tangible efficiency gains.

Driving Agricultural Transformation
From sweat-drenched manual labor to "iron oxen" dominating fields, Hunan’s farming revolution mirrors China’s accelerating agricultural mechanization. ZOOMLION’s "competition + demonstration" format not only validated its integrated smart solutions for rice production but also provided hands-on training to bridge the skills gap.
As temperatures soar, ZOOMLION’s machines stand as a "mechanical shield" for Hunan’s food security—proving that technology, when wielded by skilled hands, turns seasonal urgency into sustainable abundance.