In 2024, the government will invest 1,000 heat pump dryers to help the green transformation of the tobacco industry
The National Center for Agricultural Science and Technology Extension has launched a major environmental protection project, aiming to improve the efficiency of tobacco drying and reduce environmental pollution.
In response to the global call for environmental protection and the sustainable development of agriculture, the National Center for Agricultural Science and Technology Extension today announced the launch of a major environmental protection project to deploy 1,000 heat pump dryers to dry tobacco by 2024. This measure marks a solid step forward in China's tobacco industry towards a green and efficient production mode.
The traditional tobacco drying method has some problems, such as high energy consumption and serious environmental pollution. With the enhancement of environmental awareness and the popularity of the concept of green development, the National Agricultural Science and Technology Extension Center decided to introduce heat pump drying technology, in order to achieve the dual goals of energy saving and emission reduction and improving the quality of tobacco.
Project objective:
Promote 1,000 high-efficiency heat pump dryers nationwide.
It is expected to reduce energy consumption by at least 30% during the tobacco drying process.
Significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions during the tobacco drying process.
By improving the drying quality, enhance the market competitiveness of tobacco products.
Investigate the existing tobacco drying methods, evaluate the applicability of heat pump drying technology, and plan the distribution of heat pump dryers.
Purchase standard heat pump dryers through public bidding, and set up demonstration sites in tobacco planting areas for equipment installation and debugging.
Tobacco farmers and cooperatives are trained in heat pump drying technology, and the advantages of heat pump drying are publicized through media and agricultural promotion activities.
The project is expected to bring significant economic, environmental and social benefits to the tobacco industry.
The economic benefits are mainly reflected in reducing energy consumption and operating costs; the environmental benefits are reflected in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change; the social benefits increase farmers' income by improving the quality of tobacco products.
The launch of this project not only shows the determination of the Chinese government in promoting the upgrading of the agricultural industry and environmental protection, but also provides strong support for the sustainable development of the tobacco industry. We look forward to contributing to China's green development through this project.