Xiaozhi Potatoes

Xiaozhi Potatoes

　　The Xiaozhi Potato Base covers an area of 14,000 mu, accounting for 30% of the total cultivated land. The local soil is fertile and water resources are abundant, yielding an annual potato production of 50 million kilograms. These potatoes not only supply the local market but are also widely sold to cities such as Beijing, Shanxi, Urumqi, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, where they enjoy great popularity. In production, efforts have been made to strengthen education on the awareness of producing pollution-free agricultural products. Strict adherence to technical protocols is enforced, with the promotion of bio-pesticides and fertilizers. Pesticide use is strictly regulated in accordance with national standards, organic fertilizers are increased, and the use of chemical fertilizers is reduced—all measures that ensure product quality.