Automating Xinjiang's cotton, from farm to thread

Automating Xinjiang's cotton, from farm to thread

With its long daylight hours and large temperature swings, Xinjiang in northwest China has become a key agricultural hub for different types of crops, most notably cotton. But farmers and factory operators are not stopping there – many have heeded Beijing's call for high-quality development by incorporating automation and innovation to reduce labour costs and drive up efficiency. As part of Solar Project 2026, RTHK travelled across Xinjiang, tal…