In the picturesque setting of Lijiang in southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Modern Flower Industrial Park is blooming as a beacon of high-quality rural development. Empowered by an intelligent production system, its greenhouses employ soilless cultivation technology while boasting an impressive 85% coverage rate of integrated water and fertilizer irrigation facilities.
Thanks to its proximity to Lijiang Airport, fresh-cut roses and calla lilies are dispatched to major hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou within 36 hours, extending even to international markets in Japan, Vietnam, and Russia. This innovative approach has generated over 300 local jobs, with villagers earning an average of more than 4,000 yuan monthly—peaking above 7,000 yuan during busy seasons.
During a recent visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged with villagers and technicians, remarking, "Your endeavor is thriving and aligns with the development path of modern agriculture. May your lives be as beautiful as flowers," a statement that captured the transformative spirit of merging advanced technology with traditional agriculture.
This success story exemplifies how localized, smart agricultural practices can drive sustainable growth and inspire global trends in tech innovation and rural revitalization.
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China advances high-quality rural development based on local condition
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