In the past ten days, Typhoons No. 8 Bavi and No. 9 Maysak have one by one laid siege to northeastern China, especially Maysak, which brought more violent winds and heavy rains to many more regions. Jilin, Heilongjiang and northeastern Inner Mongolia were at large battered by moderate and fresh gales (around 17 m/s), as well as strong and whole gales (around 24 m/s) partly. Daily precipitation in forty-nine national observation stations in Jilin and Heilongjiang exceeded the September extreme value in history.

Autumn crops are in critical growing period at the moment. These crops account for three quarters of the whole-year grains, and grain base in the three provinces of northeastern China (Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang) is of great significance to grain security in this country. It can be seen as a key stand in Chinese grain security. Hence, Cofeed team immediately arranges a field visit to the barn in northeast China.

Typhoon Maysak caused various damages to crops in Heilongjiang and Jilin, with corn crops in particular. Corn crops were battered here and there hit by the wind as their plants were higher and heavier. Crops in Harbin, Suihua and Wudalianchi of Heilongjiang and Songyuan, Gongzhuling, Yushu, Liaoyuan, Dehui and Jiutai of Jilin province all suffered a lot from the typhoon.

Suihui, Heilongjiang: Corn crops along the way are flattened, and farmers can do nothing on concerns of a second damage. Corn crops will grow in this state till get mature, which will lead to lower production and quality.

Suihua is the most severely affected region by typhoon. In its northern regions, a large area of soybean crops is also flattened, which might have damaged soybean pods and will also cause a reduction in production.

Flattened corn crops in Suihua, central Heilongjiang

Harbin, Heilongjiang: Typhoon passed through Shuangcheng in Harbin, battering corn crops there. The production is predicted to decline to 700 kg per mu (15 mu=1 ha), compared to the estimate of 750-850 kg before the attack of the typhoon. The overall reduction will not be very big, as the production has almost determined. There is serious waterlogging in the fields now.

Flattened corn crops in Shuangcheng, Harbin, Heilongjiang

Corn kernels in Shuangcheng, Harbin, Heilongjiang

Qiqihar, Heilongjiang: Corn crops were battered after the typhoon Maysak passed on September 3rd, and there are still puddles of water in the fields. It is necessary to pay attention to Typhoon Haishen as it may intensify the damage with sustained gales and rains.

Flattened corn crops in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang

A large area of corn crops has suffered damage from the Typhoon Maysak. Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 10 Haishen is approaching, which will also bring strong winds and heavy rains to northeastern China. Participants can keep a close eye on it.