Group 1 - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced the first batch of Beautiful Countryside Pilot Areas, with 23 counties (cities, districts) selected nationwide, including Longmen in Huizhou, which is the only region in the province to be included [1] - The selected areas focus on various aspects such as ecological function, urban-rural integration, and agricultural production, with Longmen being recognized for its emphasis on agricultural production functions [1] Group 2 - Beautiful countryside construction is a systematic project that encompasses multiple dimensions including ecology, industry, livelihood, and culture [2] - Longmen has been promoting ecological protection alongside high-quality county development, exploring the transformation of ecological advantages into developmental advantages [2] - The county is advancing agricultural modernization by creating a complete agricultural industry chain and cultivating characteristic advantageous industries, exemplified by the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism [2] - Longmen is developing a demonstration area that combines red culture and ecological resources, promoting collective economic development through models like "enterprise + cooperative + base + farmer" [2] - Local agricultural products such as Longmen rice, loquat honey, and Chenju orange have been recognized as special products for the 15th National Games, enhancing their market value [2]

Core Insights - The "2025 Yuhang District Loquat Evaluation Competition" was held, marking the beginning of the loquat harvest season in Yuhang, with over 2,400 acres of loquats maturing [1] - The "Soft Strip White Sand" loquat from the Fengjingyuan Family Farm won the gold medal with a score of 88.8, showcasing the farm's successful integration of beekeeping and loquat cultivation [1] - Yuhang's loquat cultivation has a history of over 1,400 years, benefiting from unique soil and water conditions that produce high-quality fruit [1] - Recent collaborations with Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences have introduced five new high-quality loquat varieties, enhancing market competitiveness [1] Industry Developments - The new loquat varieties, such as "Ying Shuang" and "Bing Mi," have shown significant improvements in size and sugar content, with cold resistance increasing from -6°C to -9°C [1] - The Chen Yu Family Farm has cultivated 60,000 seedlings of the new varieties, with prices reaching 25 yuan per kilogram for fruits weighing 30-50 grams and up to 40 yuan for those over 50 grams [2] - To promote the "Yuhang Renhe Fresh Loquat" regional brand, the local government has designed culturally themed packaging and established a cooperative for the loquat industry [2] - Future plans include extending the loquat industry chain by developing processed products like loquat syrup, loquat flower tea, and loquat honey, while integrating tourism and leisure activities [2]