“云药之乡”玉龙县探索中药材产业绿色发展模式

Core Viewpoint - Yulong County is leveraging its rich ecological resources to develop a unique traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative models to enhance both economic and ecological benefits [1][3]. Group 1: Ecological and Economic Synergy - Yulong County is transforming its limited arable land into new opportunities for TCM by utilizing its abundant forest resources, with a forest coverage rate exceeding 68.24% [1][3]. - The county is implementing a "forest + organization + cooperative + company + farmer" model to promote the cultivation of high-quality TCM, effectively utilizing idle forest land while minimizing chemical fertilizer and pesticide use [3]. - The introduction of the "National Reserve Forest + N" project aims to innovate the development model of national reserve forests, enhancing TCM quality and establishing Yulong as a comprehensive industrial demonstration zone [3]. Group 2: Initial Processing and Economic Stability - Yulong County is addressing land use constraints by establishing "field-side" initial processing sites, which allow for local processing of TCM while protecting the ecological environment [4][7]. - Currently, Yulong County has built 10 initial processing sites, processing 52,100 tons of TCM annually, generating a processing output value of 2.16 billion yuan [7]. Group 3: Digital Transformation in the TCM Industry - The "Smart Cloud Medicine" industrial park was inaugurated to create a digital platform that integrates various stages of the TCM supply chain, from seedling breeding to market sales [10]. - The platform provides precise services across the supply chain, attracting investments from external enterprises and enhancing the local TCM industry [10]. - Yunnan Baiyao Group is advancing its digital transformation by establishing comprehensive management systems for various TCM plants, supporting breeding improvements and precise raw material matching for different medicinal needs [10][11].