（乡村行·看振兴）山西长治潞城区：红薯“链”动增收 助力乡村发展

Core Insights - The article highlights the successful implementation of a sweet potato cultivation model in Gucheng Village, Shanxi Province, which has significantly contributed to rural revitalization and income generation for local farmers [1][3]. Summary by Sections Sweet Potato Cultivation and Economic Impact - Gucheng Village has cultivated approximately 500 acres of sweet potatoes this year, utilizing varieties such as Jishuo 25 and local sandy potatoes, employing advanced agricultural techniques like ridge planting, film covering, and drip irrigation [3]. - The average yield per acre is about 5,000 pounds, leading to a total production of 2.5 million pounds, which has been sold through various channels including e-commerce and wholesale markets [3][4]. - The village has also produced 1.5 million pounds of sweet potato vines, generating an additional income of 300,000 yuan, demonstrating the full utilization of the sweet potato plant [3]. Infrastructure and Market Strategy - The village has established a complete sweet potato industry chain encompassing planting, harvesting, storage, and sales, which enhances the "monetization" capability of the sweet potatoes [4]. - A cooperative led by the village party branch has focused on unified management and sales, aligning with market demands and securing contracts for the purchase of sweet potato vines [3][4]. Future Development Plans - Gucheng Village plans to expand its sweet potato cultivation area and develop deep processing of sweet potatoes, particularly focusing on sweet potato noodle production to strengthen the "Gucheng Village Sweet Potato" brand [4]. - The village aims to further utilize resources such as sweet potato skins and vines to bolster collective economic growth and increase farmers' incomes, contributing to ongoing rural revitalization efforts [4].