乡村观察｜小柚子长成大产业

Group 1: Industry Development - The development of rural specialty industries is essential for comprehensive rural revitalization, emphasizing the integration of technology and cultural tourism to enhance the industry chain and increase added value [1] - In Guangxi, the focus is on selecting and breeding high-quality pomelo varieties, with a history of over 50 years of local cultivation, leading to the identification of disease-resistant and high-quality trees [2][3] - The total planting area of Shatian pomelo in Guangxi has reached 245,000 acres, with an expected production of 430,000 tons and a comprehensive output value exceeding 4.5 billion yuan [3] Group 2: Technological Advancements - In Guangdong, 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 establishment of a comprehensive agricultural machinery system has led to the promotion of over 56,000 agricultural machines and the formation of 19 agricultural machinery cooperatives [6] - Smart agriculture technologies, including real-time monitoring of soil conditions, have been implemented to enhance farming practices [6] Group 3: Economic Impact - In Meixian District, over 50,000 households are engaged in pomelo farming, with an average annual income increase of over 10,000 yuan per farmer, accounting for 40% of the agricultural population's income [7] - In Zhejiang, the total industrial output value of the pomelo industry has exceeded 6.1 billion yuan, benefiting over 100,000 farmers with an income increase of over 1.5 billion yuan [10] - The integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries in the pomelo sector is expected to further enhance economic growth and sustainability [10]