小柚子长成大产业（乡村观察） ——对三地柚子产业链的一线探访

Core Viewpoint - The development of rural specialty industries is essential for promoting comprehensive rural revitalization, emphasizing the integration of technology, agriculture, culture, and tourism to enhance the industry chain and increase added value, ultimately benefiting farmers' income [1]. Group 1: Citrus Industry Development in Guangxi - Guangxi Rongxian has introduced and selected high-quality pomelo varieties, focusing on disease-resistant and high-quality fruit trees through collaborative research and development [2][3]. - The Rongxian pomelo planting area has reached 245,000 acres, with an expected yield of 430,000 tons and a comprehensive output value exceeding 4.5 billion yuan this year [3]. - The establishment of a traceability system ensures the quality of seedlings, with annual sales reaching over 200,000 seedlings [3]. Group 2: Mechanization and Technological Advancements in Guangdong - In Guangdong Meizhou, the introduction of mechanization in pomelo farming has significantly improved efficiency, with the use of single-rail transporters and drones for harvesting and transporting fruit [5][6]. - The region has promoted over 56,000 agricultural machines and established numerous agricultural cooperatives to enhance mechanization levels [6]. - The integration of big data and smart agriculture has led to the establishment of 38 smart pomelo planting bases and a comprehensive service platform [6]. Group 3: Pomelo Industry in Zhejiang - In Zhejiang Changshan, the pomelo industry has developed a complete value chain, with a focus on deep processing and product development, leading to a total industry output value exceeding 6.1 billion yuan [9][10]. - The establishment of a research center in collaboration with universities has resulted in the development of various deep-processed products, enhancing the value chain [10]. - The integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries has opened new development spaces, with the goal of making Changshan pomelo a pillar industry for local prosperity [10].