(Fighting new crown pneumonia) Chengmai, Hainan: Resumption of work after the epidemic is not a mistake, the production and sales of pineapples are booming
China News Network, Chengmai, Hainan, March 26 (Reporter Yin Haiming) "A dozen customers who receive dozens of calls every day are customers seeking high-quality pineapples." On March 25, Huang Huamao, chairman of the Chengmai County Pineapple Industry Association, Hainan Province, and When the reporter communicated, the mobile phone kept ringing. He said that since the local pineapple went public after the Spring Festival, nearly a thousand acquirers have been scrambling to snap up high-quality pineapples.
Right now, it is the season when Chengmai pineapples are listed in large numbers, and there is a busy scene of Chengmai pineapple planting bases and packaging places. Miao Yugang, general manager of Hainan Zhuoyue Nonglian Science and Technology Co., Ltd., who is looking at pineapple picking in the field, said that the new crown pneumonia epidemic has little impact on the company's production and sales, and the government provides strong support in coordinating workers' picking. After a few days, it has returned to normal.
The picture shows workers picking and sorting pineapples at a pineapple production base in Chengmai, Hainan. China News Agency reporter Luo Yunfei photo Luo Yunfei photo
"There are nearly 80 workers sorting and packing at our base every day, and about 200,000 kg of pineapples are sold to the mainland every day, mainly to Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guizhou, Beijing, Liaoning and other places." Hainan Zhunong Nonglian Technology Co., Ltd. sales director Xiong Huai said at the company's packaging base.
"Today, this batch of fruit was sent to Shanghai. The merchants have booked it a few years ago. Today the purchase price is 2.8 yuan per catty." Miao Yugang said, "Since the planting of pineapples in 2015, we have never worried about selling.
The picture shows workers picking and sorting pineapples at a pineapple production base in Chengmai, Hainan. China News Agency reporter Luo Yunfei photo Luo Yunfei photo
Regardless of sales volume, what is the secret of Chengmai Pineapple? There is the gift of heaven, and there is also our own effort.
"Chengmai's land is rich in selenium, and the pineapples produced are naturally rich in selenium, which is of great benefit to the body." Miao Yugang said, since the decision to grow pineapples was selected, Chengmai was selected. At present, the company has 19 bases in Chengmai with nearly 8,000 acres of agricultural planting bases. This year, 3,000 acres of pineapples have been picked and listed.
Miao Yugang said that on the basis of introducing and absorbing Taiwan varieties and planting technologies, the company also innovated according to its own characteristics. "We have improved land cultivation methods and innovated research on characteristic organic fertilizers, refined pineapple fibers, improved taste and nutrition, and better fruit quality." Miao Yugang said, the company also increased market research, according to its main market Yangtze River Delta, Southwest The taste of consumers in regions, Beijing, Hunan and other places is targeted to launch corresponding products.
The picture shows pickers sorting and packing pineapples at a pineapple packing base in Chengmai, Hainan. China News Agency reporter Luo Yunfei photo Luo Yunfei photo
Huang Huamao introduced that the Chengmai County Pineapple Industry Association, founded in 2017, has members all over Hainan. Since its establishment, it has continuously introduced new varieties, and according to the number of orders, arrange growers to plant in stages and in stages to avoid centralized listing. At the same time, a technical guidance team composed of experts and business backbones was set up to answer the questions of pineapple growers and help farmers grow rich by focusing on key issues such as land selection, fertilization, seedling selection, planting, catalysis, and listing.
Association Secretary-General Wang Heng told reporters that large-scale cultivation of high-quality pineapples in Hainan is the best condition in China. At present, about 100,000 acres of pineapples are planted in the entire Hainan Island, and Chengmai accounts for about 50%. It is focusing on integrating resources to form a Hainan pineapple distribution center. At present, Chengmai Pineapple Industry can attract more than 4,000 people (excluding temporary workers) for employment every year.
The picture shows pickers sorting and packing pineapples at a pineapple packing base in Chengmai, Hainan. China News Agency reporter Luo Yunfei photo Luo Yunfei photo
Chengmai pineapple sales also showed welcome new changes this year. "Compared with about 10% of previous years, the sales ratio of e-commerce channels has increased significantly this year, accounting for more than 22%, and the price is also good." Wang Heng said that in recent years, the local government has organized a series of pineapple picking festivals and other series. Activities, gradually build the "Chengmai Pineapple" brand, and promote the development of the industry.
"The quality of Chengmai pineapple is well-known, but the improvement of production technology is endless." Huang Huamao is one of the earliest growers of Chengmai pineapple. After 18 years of planting, he has begun to explore from the initial 3 acres of land, leading the development of the local pineapple industry to this day. He told reporters that the pineapple on the domestic market is basically dependent on imports, and Hainan's high-quality pineapple industry has great potential for development. (Finish)