July 15, 2026
Hongji Agriculture Technology welcomed the Hebei Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System Potato Industry Innovation Team for a research visit and technical guidance on July 5, 2026. The delegation was led by Jie Lijie, Deputy Director of the Potato Research Institute of Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Deputy Director of the National Agricultural and Rural Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Center for Potato Products (Zhangjiakou).
Hongji Agriculture Deputy General Managers Li Xudong and Pei Jianqiang accompanied the research team during the field investigation and participated in technical discussions and cooperation exchanges.
Field Research at Hongji Potato Standardized Demonstration Farm
During the visit, the expert team first inspected Hongji Agriculture’s standardized potato demonstration planting base. The team conducted an in-depth evaluation of the growth performance of the “Jingzhang Potato No.7” (京张薯7号) variety, focusing on key agricultural indicators including:
- Disease and pest resistance
- Soil adaptability
- Tuber development characteristics
- Yield potential
- Dry matter content
- Storage and transportation performance
- Processing suitability
The experts also reviewed Hongji’s modern potato cultivation practices, including:
- Integrated water and fertilizer management systems
- Green pest and disease control measures
- Mechanized field operations
- Standardized planting procedures
Through on-site observation and technical analysis, the research team gained a comprehensive understanding of Hongji Agriculture’s potato production management system and sustainable cultivation approach.
Experts Recognize Excellent Processing Potential of Jingzhang Potato No.7
Based on field observations and comparative analysis among different potato varieties, the expert team highly recognized the overall performance of Jingzhang Potato No.7.
The variety demonstrated excellent characteristics in terms of:
- Stable yield performance
- Uniform tuber shape
- High dry matter content
- Strong storage resistance
- Good adaptability for potato processing applications
The experts noted that Jingzhang Potato No.7 has strong potential for commercial cultivation and industrial processing, providing valuable support for the development of high-quality potato supply chains in Zhangjiakou and surrounding regions.
The team also provided professional recommendations regarding future field management strategies based on local climate conditions, soil characteristics, and cultivation practices.
Strengthening Industry-Academia Cooperation to Promote Potato Industry Development
Following the field investigation, Hongji Agriculture and the expert team conducted a detailed discussion on industry-academia-research cooperation and future innovation opportunities.
This visit represents an important step in strengthening collaboration between agricultural enterprises and scientific research institutions. Through cooperation with professional research platforms, Hongji Agriculture aims to continuously improve potato variety selection, standardized cultivation systems, and processing quality management.
Moving forward, Hongji Agriculture will continue leveraging the scientific research capabilities of Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences to:
- Promote the large-scale cultivation of high-quality potato varieties
- Improve standardized potato planting systems
- Enhance potato processing technology
- Strengthen the integrated potato industry chain
With a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainable agricultural development, Hongji Agriculture is committed to becoming a leading enterprise in the global potato processing industry.
