Which crops are important in Liaoning province?

Liaoning province produces a diverse range of agricultural products, supported by favorable topography and soil conditions in its central plains and the Liaodong Peninsula.1

Key crops in the province include:

• Industrial and Export Crops: Peanuts (groundnuts), sugar beets, cotton, and tobacco are significant. The province is also a major producer of fruit, notably apples and pears.1
• Grains: While millet and kaoliang were historically common, they have been largely supplanted by higher-yielding corn and rice.1
• Other Produce: The region produces a variety of vegetables, soybeans, and foodstuffs.12

Additionally, Liaoning is China’s primary producer of tussah silk, which is derived from silkworms fed on the leaves of the chestnut-leaved oak. While the province exports grain, it remains a net importer of food to meet local demand.1