【甘快看】甘肃漳县：中药材铺就乡村振兴“致富路”

Core Viewpoint - The winter season in Gansu Zhang County has not hindered the development of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry, which is thriving due to busy activities in drying, managing, and selling medicinal herbs, leading to increased income for local farmers [1]. Group 1: Agricultural Practices - Farmers are utilizing sunny winter days to dry medicinal herbs like Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus, with optimal drying conditions requiring about four hours of sunlight daily [3]. - The introduction of centralized drying facilities and drying equipment has mitigated concerns about winter moisture and mold, allowing farmers to achieve higher quality herbs and increased sales [3]. - The price of dried herbs during winter is approximately 10% higher compared to other seasons due to better preservation of active ingredients [3]. Group 2: Processing and Sales - Gansu Hongjin Yuan Health Technology Co., Ltd. is processing over 6 tons of medicinal herbs daily during the winter season, with a 40% increase in added value from the products [4]. - The company anticipates an annual output of over 5,000 boxes of herbal products, generating more than 20 million yuan in revenue [4]. - The local medicinal herb trading market is bustling, with merchants purchasing over 100 tons of high-quality herbs for processing and sale before the Spring Festival [4]. Group 3: Policy Support - The local government has established over 20 standardized winter drying facilities, providing free drying space and equipment to farmers [5]. - Technical service teams are offering guidance on frost protection and scientific drying techniques, benefiting over 20,000 farming households [5]. - Financial incentives include a subsidy of 300 yuan per mu for standardized planting, along with the provision of agricultural materials, encouraging the growth of the TCM industry [5]. Group 4: Industry Growth - The total area for TCM cultivation in Zhang County has reached 250,000 mu, with an overall industry output value of 6.8 billion yuan, benefiting 86,300 farmers [5]. - The county aims to enhance the standardization, scale, and branding of the TCM industry, focusing on building a comprehensive platform for production, processing, and sales [5].