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Which crops are grown in the fertile Hexi Corridor?
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The fertile Hexi Corridor is the primary agricultural region of Gansu province, producing the majority of its food crops. These include:
In addition to these staples, the region produces various cash crops, including sugar beets, rapeseed, soybeans, and a variety of fruits. Efforts have also been made to transform areas of wasteland within the corridor into cotton fields, with over one-third of the area deemed suitable for such cultivation. Furthermore, the corridor supports the production of wool and tobacco.1