新疆托里 戈壁滩上绿意浓

Core Viewpoint - The development of seabuckthorn cultivation in the 170th regiment of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is transforming a previously barren desert area into a productive agricultural zone, supported by financial services from Postal Savings Bank. Group 1: Agricultural Development - The 170th regiment is located in a challenging environment with dry conditions and poor soil, yet it has become a suitable area for seabuckthorn cultivation, known for its high nutritional value, particularly vitamin C [1] - The regiment has successfully cultivated seabuckthorn over 52,000 acres, making it one of the largest contiguous areas for seabuckthorn cultivation in the country [3] - The cultivation of seabuckthorn has not only improved the local ecology by preventing soil erosion but has also provided significant economic benefits to local workers, increasing their income by over 2,000 yuan per acre [3] Group 2: Financial Support and Economic Impact - Postal Savings Bank has played a crucial role in supporting the cultivation efforts by providing loans and financial products tailored to the needs of local farmers, enabling them to manage costs associated with planting and maintenance [2] - A local farmer, Zhao Yahuo, received a loan of 150,000 yuan in 2020, which allowed him to plant seabuckthorn on 212.33 acres and later establish a cooperative to further promote the cultivation among local residents [2] - The financial support from Postal Savings Bank has enabled Zhao to expand his operations to 800 acres, build a cold storage facility, and establish sales channels, resulting in an annual profit of 1.4 million yuan from the sale of 1,600 tons of seabuckthorn fruit [2]