A Side Note from the Jiangsu Xuyi Rice Field Demonstration on No‑Replenishment Fertilization—A Tribute to the 21st Anniversary of Nongda Fertilizer Co., Ltd.

(This report by Zhang Xiping) The Jiangsu–Zhejiang region is renowned for its abundant rice and fish. To promote the widespread adoption of no‑reapplication fertilizer technology for rice, better support the “double reduction” initiative in rice production, and achieve green, high‑efficiency rice farming, on October 10, more than 50 participants—including distributors from Jiangsu and Zhejiang and staff from Nongda Fertilizer Co., Ltd.—gathered in Xuyi County, Jiangsu Province, to attend the 2016 On‑Site Demonstration Meeting on No‑Reapplication Fertilization for Rice and to hold a symposium to discuss the progress of applying and popularizing this fertilization technique.

On that day, the observation delegation visited the demonstration field of Nongda Fertilizer’s rice “no‑re‑fertilization” technology in Xuyi County, where they inspected the performance of this approach on two sites—one cultivating the conventional Huai Dao No. 5 variety and the other the Liangyou series of hybrid rice. At the site, the field manager briefed leading farmers and distributors on the fertilizer types used, application methods, and application rates for each plot. The encouraging results greatly energized all attendees. Participants then heard from Senior Agronomist Li Naiquan of Nongda Fertilizer, who presented an overview of the yield‑enhancing traits of the no‑re‑fertilization system in rice cultivation. In Xuyi’s rice‑growing region, Nongda’s no‑re‑fertilization has delivered outstanding yield gains: treated rice exhibits higher grain‑setting rates, greater tillering, and sturdier stems; moreover, during the later growth stages, the plants remain greener with more upright leaves, showing no signs of nutrient deficiency. Compared with conventional fertilization, this approach boosts yields by approximately 20%. Mr. Li emphasized that achieving high grain yields requires applying fertilizers in accordance with crop nutrient‑demand patterns, while also implementing a comprehensive farming management strategy that integrates superior varieties, quality fertilizers, and best agronomic practices.

At the subsequent seminar, Mr. Zhang, a distinguished distributor from Jindan Agricultural Inputs in Xuyi County, presented the results of field trials and demonstrations of Nongda Fertilizer’s rice‑only‑no‑topdressing technology in the Xuyi market. The approach—“saving labor and effort, enhancing rice resistance, and boosting yields”—has won widespread acclaim among farmers. Meanwhile, Mr. Zhou of the Huai’an Supply and Marketing Cooperative shared strategies for turning around sales in a sluggish market, noting how the company increased its annual sales of Nongda fertilizers from 320 tons last year to over 1,300 tons in 2016. He also highlighted the advantages of Nongda Fertilizer’s blue‑film controlled‑release and active humic acid slow‑release products, particularly in lowering production costs and reducing input expenses for growers.

Finally, Lu Shouzun, Deputy General Manager of Nongda Fertilizer Industry, delivered a concluding address. He emphasized that alongside a bountiful grain harvest, we must also achieve a harvest of spirit. Having grown for 21 years, Shandong Nongda Fertilizer Industry—backed by an academic institution—has remained committed to its corporate mission of “enabling more farmers to use better fertilizers,” with a strong focus on boosting farmers’ incomes and advancing product R&D. The promotion and application of innovative fertilizers, such as rice‑specific no‑reapplication fertilizers and humic acid‑based products, can effectively enhance fertilizer use efficiency, reduce inappropriate inputs, improve agricultural product quality, and ensure both increased yields and higher incomes. Meanwhile, to further expand the adoption of controlled‑release and humic acid fertilizers, Nongda Fertilizer Industry has established a strategic partnership with the National Agricultural Technology Extension Center and launched demonstration trials across key crop systems—including rice, sweet potato, and peanut—laying a solid foundation for product dissemination.

On this very day, Nongda Fertilizer Industry celebrated its 21st anniversary. We are confident that, together with our valued customers, by staying true to our original aspirations and expressing gratitude for the journey we’ve shared, Nongda Fertilizer Industry will surely achieve even more sustainable and far‑reaching growth.