Peach season brings prosperity to Nanlong

In June, peach orchards in Nanlong township, located in southeastern Kaiyang county, celebrated a bountiful harvest.

With an average elevation of 930 meters and high forest coverage, Nanlong provides ideal conditions for growing peaches known for their perfect shape, crisp texture and juicy flesh.

A local farmer picks peaches from the trees with a smile. [Photo/WeChat account of Kaiyang county]

Local grower Zhou Quanzheng said that over 100 mu (6.7 hectares) of peaches were planted two years ago, with this year's yield expected to surpass 10 metric tons. The orchard includes multiple premium varieties to meet diverse market needs.

Capitalizing on its natural advantages, Nanlong has implemented a peach-centered growth strategy, expanding peach cultivation to 1,962 mu. Using a "cooperative + large growers + farmers" model, the township promotes superior varieties, standardized farming, and wider sales channels to strengthen its peach brand.

The peach industry increases farmers' incomes and creates seasonal jobs in harvesting and packaging, fueling progress in rural areas.