Core Insights - The article highlights the growth of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb cultivation in Luchuan County, Yunnan, with a target of 178,000 acres by 2025 and a current output value of 1.289 billion yuan, indicating significant growth for rural revitalization [1][6]. Group 1: Industry Growth - Luchuan County has rich TCM resources, with over 1,000 species of wild medicinal herbs and more than 60 cultivated varieties, making it one of the top ten TCM resource counties in China [1]. - The county's TCM industry benefits over 50,000 farming households and creates employment for over 90,000 people [6]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The TCM cultivation area in Luchuan County was 167,400 acres in 2024, generating an output value of 1.205 billion yuan, with processing output exceeding 40,000 tons and a processing value of 320 million yuan [6]. - By 2025, the expected output value is projected to reach 1 billion yuan for the 16,000 acres of TCM herbs in Malutang Township alone [5]. Group 3: Local Initiatives - Local farmers, such as He Yingqing, have transitioned from traditional crops to TCM herbs, significantly increasing their annual income, with some expecting over 200,000 yuan this year [2]. - Agricultural technology companies are also involved, with plans to expand cultivation areas and varieties, thereby increasing local employment and income [5].

杨集镇丹参基地是方城县中药材龙头企业——河南省芝元堂药业有限公司的种植基地之一。近年来，丹 参产业的规模发展，不仅为企业带来了可观的效益，也为周边灵活就业人员提供了大量的务工机会。长 年在基地务工的村民梁红霞高兴地说："丹参从种到收，我们长年都在基地干活，干一天80块钱。离家 也近，还能招呼学生，还能照顾老人，可方便了。" 近年来，方城县充分发挥道地药材的资源优势和地域优势，精准规划中药材产业发展布局。并引进中药 材种植、加工企业河南省芝元堂药业有限公司，依托"国家地理标志产品"裕丹参的金字招牌，通过"公 司+合作社+农户"的种植模式，将裕丹参、南阳艾草等产业向标准化、规模化、规范化发展。让"飘 香"的中药材成为助推乡村振兴和拓宽群众增收的"新良方"，实现了产业发展与乡村振兴共赢。 眼下正是丹参收获的季节，河南省方城县道地药材裕丹参迎来大面积采收。近年来，经过标准化、规模 化、规范化发展，丹参产业已成为方城县助推乡村振兴和拓宽群众增收的"黄金产业"。 寒冬时节，在位于方城县杨集镇三环山下的丹参种植基地，药材收获机来回穿梭，阵阵药香混杂着泥土 的气息扑面而来。伴随着机械的隆隆作响，一株株红彤彤的丹参破土而出，村 ...

Core Insights - The transformation of the riverbank in Shiyanhe Village, Henan Province, into a productive area for the cultivation of medicinal herb, Acorus calamus, began in February 2025 under the leadership of Wang Xiangdong, the village's first secretary [1][2] - The local community initially expressed skepticism about the viability of cultivating Acorus calamus, given past agricultural failures [1][2] Group 1: Economic Potential - The market demand for Acorus calamus is strong, with potential yields of 7,000 pounds per acre for fresh produce and approximately 1,400 pounds for processed dry herbs, translating to a potential value of 49,000 yuan per acre over three years, significantly higher than traditional crops [2] - A cooperative agreement with the Xichuan County Herbal Medicine Planting Professional Cooperative provided a safety net for farmers through a guaranteed purchase agreement [2] Group 2: Agricultural Development - The trial planting of 50 acres of Acorus calamus was unanimously approved by the villagers after thorough discussions and calculations of economic benefits [2] - The county has developed a comprehensive medicinal herb industry, with over 60 varieties cultivated, including honeysuckle, bupleurum, rosemary, and mugwort, covering an area of over 147,000 acres [2] - Approximately 80 business entities, including cooperatives and large-scale farmers, are involved in the medicinal herb cultivation, benefiting nearly 30,000 households with an average income increase of over 6,000 yuan per household [2]