Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant progress in soil and water conservation in the Yellow River Basin, emphasizing the transformation of previously degraded areas into productive and ecologically sustainable regions through various agricultural and ecological initiatives [4][6][10]. Group 1: Soil and Water Conservation Achievements - As of the end of 2024, the Yellow River Basin has a vegetation area of 541,300 square kilometers and a soil and water conservation rate of 69.07% [4]. - Over the past five years, the area of soil erosion in the Yellow River Basin has decreased by 18,400 square kilometers, indicating effective environmental restoration efforts [4]. - The soil and water conservation rate in Tianshui City has improved from 75.80% at the end of 2020 to 78.01% by the end of 2024 [6]. Group 2: Agricultural Innovations - The introduction of smart agricultural technologies in the apple orchards of Tianshui has led to a 90% rate of high-quality fruit, with an average yield of over 7,000 pounds per acre [5]. - In 2024, the sales of Huaniu apples in the Tianshui area reached 640,000 tons, generating a revenue of 2.56 billion yuan [5]. - The transformation of fragmented farmland into mechanized terraced fields in Yonghe County has increased average yields by 300 pounds per acre, resulting in an additional income of over 500 yuan per acre [12]. Group 3: Ecological and Economic Development - The integration of tourism and agriculture in villages like Gao Xigou has led to over 100,000 visitors in 2024, significantly boosting local economies [8]. - The collective income of Gao Xigou village surpassed 800,000 yuan in 2024, with per capita disposable income exceeding 25,000 yuan [8]. - The implementation of a comprehensive water and soil conservation system has transformed the ecological landscape, leading to improved agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability [9][11].