Zhanghe Honey Oranges

Zhanghe Honey Oranges

　　Since 2004, Zhanghe Town has focused on standardized production technology training, developing and improving cultivation techniques for citrus in the demonstration area, pest and disease control measures, citrus quality grading standards, harvesting and processing standards, environmental protection, and other initiatives. After implementing standardized production, the quality of Zhanghe citrus has significantly improved. In 2006, Zhanghe “Zhanghe Town” brand citrus successfully obtained the “Grade A Green Food” certification from the China Green Food Development Center.

By the first half of 2008, the total citrus-growing area in the town had reached 52,000 mu, with the establishment of citrus cooperatives and marketing companies, forming a basically integrated production, procurement, and sales system. It is estimated that in 2009, the total citrus output will exceed 20,000 tons, with a total output value of 20 million yuan.