作物栽培学（刘正辉）crop production, UBA.pptVIP

Farmer’s Impression of Crop Production in China Zhenghui LIU (Email: liuzh@njau.edu.cn) (Tel. 025 Nanjing Agricultural University, China The objectives To foster Passionate Love for China Deep Respect for Farmers Real Insight about Crops Outline Facts of China Land of Charm and Beauty Introduction to Agriculture in China Farmer Paintings of Hu County in Xi’an Crop Production in Farmer Paintings Future Challenges and Farmer Paintings Summary Acknowledgements 1. Facts of China Land area: a vast territory of 9.6 M km2 (3rd), with abundant resources and beautiful scenery. Population: an unified multi-ethnic country, amounting to 1.37 billion people (1st), and comprising 56 nationalities. History: the worlds longest continuous civilization of more than 50 centuries, creating a culture with strong philosophies, traditions, and values. Economy: the worlds second largest economy by nominal GDP and by purchasing power parity and the worlds fastest-growing major economy, with growth rates averaging 10% over the past 30 years. Trade: the largest exporter and second largest importer of goods in the world. 2. Land of Charm and Beauty Beijing is the capital of China, with a population of 20.7 million. It is the political, cultural, scientific and educational center. The Great Wall: known for its incomparable grandeur and long history, and regarded as one of the world wonders. The Palace Museum: the Forbidden City, the world’s largest royal palace, having more than 9000 rooms. The world heritage by UNESCO. 2. Land of Charm and Beauty Shanghai is the largest city in China, with a population of 23.8 million. It is the biggest economic center and the most important industrial base in China. It also flourishes as a hub of trade, finance, and culture. Also a famous city of history, cultural and tourism. 2. Land of Charm and Beauty Xi’an is an important center for the origin of ancient civilization in the drainage area of the Yellow River. It is the largest city in