Xinjiang unveiled the prelude of counterfeiting agricultural materials in 2014
September 28 02:02:24, 2025
In the early hours of March 31st, staff from the Yuli County Seed Management Station in Xinjiang took the time to educate local farmers on how to identify genuine cotton seeds. “If the color is dull, the weight feels light, and the price is significantly lower than that of standard seeds, it might be fake,†they warned. “Don’t fall for cheap deals.†Li Dubing, a farmer from Kunqi Village in Xingping Township, stood nearby and remarked, “After growing cotton for so many years, I never realized how hard it is to tell real seeds from fake ones.â€
As spring farming activities were in full swing across Xinjiang, the 2014 "Agricultural Concerns to the Countryside" campaign officially kicked off in Yuli County on the same day, marking the start of the region’s spring plowing season. During the event, officials from various departments, including industry, commerce, and agriculture, engaged with farmers, discussing how to purchase quality agricultural products and teaching them how to spot common counterfeit items.
According to Ekbar Uvur, head of the Regional Agriculture Department, this period is not only crucial for spring plowing but also a peak time for the sale and use of agricultural inputs. This year, the region is expected to require approximately 1.902 million tons of chemical fertilizers. Ensuring access to authentic and high-quality agricultural resources plays a vital role in supporting the entire year's farming output.
On the same day, Xinjiang's agricultural law enforcement teams conducted surprise inspections at county and township-level agricultural markets, seizing several batches of counterfeit and substandard products. Following the launch of the “Affirmative Farming and Rural-to-Village Advocacy Week†campaign, the regional agricultural department plans to organize a series of educational programs and training sessions aimed at improving farmers’ knowledge of purchasing and using agricultural inputs. The initiative also encourages leading agricultural enterprises, professional associations, and other organizations to innovate supply models by establishing rural outlets, setting up relief stores, and expanding the reach of quality agricultural products.
According to reports, in 2014, agricultural authorities across the region will maintain strict anti-counterfeiting efforts under the principle of “not letting go of five thingsâ€: not overlooking the source or destination of substandard products, not ignoring responsibility failures, not neglecting incomplete disclosures, not leaving investigations unfinished, and not tolerating unimplemented corrective measures. This comprehensive approach aims to safeguard the integrity of the agricultural supply chain and protect farmers from fraud.
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