Core Insights - The article highlights the role of the pomegranate industry in driving rural revitalization in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province, showcasing its economic benefits for local communities [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Impact - The pomegranate cultivation model allows villagers to pay a management fee of 3 RMB per tree, with sales revenue going directly to individuals, resulting in an annual increase of 90,000 RMB for the village collective and 23,000 RMB per capita for villagers [1]. - The total annual output value of fresh pomegranates, pomegranate peels, and seedlings in the town is approximately 150 million RMB, with limited growth potential in these areas but significant opportunities in processing and tourism [2]. Group 2: Industry Development - The town has developed seven deep processing enterprises for pomegranates, producing 33 different products, including beverages and cosmetics, and has established a national 3A-level pomegranate scenic area that attracts over 700,000 tourists annually [2]. - A local company specializing in pomegranate beverages and cheese sticks has reported an output value exceeding 50 million RMB as of September, with expectations to reach 70 million RMB by year-end [2]. Group 3: Technological Innovation - The pomegranate industry is benefiting from technological advancements, such as the establishment of a demonstration garden that employs automated irrigation and fertilization systems, producing 300,000 seedlings and 180,000 kg of fresh fruit annually [2]. Group 4: Cultural and Artistic Value - The pomegranate bonsai industry is flourishing, with 36 artists transforming pomegranates into art pieces, leading to prices ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of RMB, thus providing new income channels for local farmers [4]. - The development of the pomegranate industry reflects a broader strategy of utilizing agricultural functions and rural values to promote comprehensive rural revitalization in Shandong [4].
(乡村行·看振兴)房前屋后遍栽“致富果” 枣庄石榴产业激活乡村振兴“一池春水”
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-18 06:01