Wuduhe Kiwifruit

Wuduhe Kiwifruit

Wuduhe Kiwifruit is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Wuduhe Town in Yiling District is the birthplace of the world's kiwifruit. Since 2001, the town has actively guided farmers to adjust their industrial structure. Relying on the Grain for Green Program, it has vigorously developed the kiwifruit industry in villages such as Guanyintang, Damiao, and Gongjiahe, which has now taken initial shape.

　　Currently, 450 households in the town grow kiwifruit, with a total of 1,060 mu under cultivation, and the fruit has gradually entered the fruit-bearing period. In 2006, the town’s kiwifruit output reached 350 tons, generating sales revenue of 560,000 yuan. The average income per planting household was 1,787 yuan, including 1,245 yuan from kiwifruit sales and 542 yuan from Grain for Green subsidies. It is projected that in 2007, the town’s kiwifruit output will reach 450 tons, with sales revenue of 900,000 yuan and an average household income of around 2,000 yuan.

　　Wuduhe Town receives annual precipitation of 1,000–1,200 mm, with an average annual temperature of 11°C, a maximum temperature of 40°C, and a minimum of –9°C. The frost-free period lasts 210–290 days. The area features high relative humidity, deep soil layers, moist and fertile loose soil with high organic matter content, dense mountain vegetation, and altitudes between 900–1,000 meters—all highly suitable for kiwifruit growth.

　　In recent years, leveraging its geographical and resource advantages, Wuduhe Town has steadily advanced the development of the kiwifruit industry. It has included kiwifruit in the “Five Brands” development strategy aimed at making the town a renowned specialty industry hub in the province. The kiwifruit industry in Wuduhe is now at a prime stage of development.

　　The town currently has nearly 3,000 mu of kiwifruit bases, with an annual output of 900 tons and an output value of nearly 4 million yuan. The output value per mu exceeds the original grain crop income by over 500 yuan. Along the Yichang–Shennongjia tourism golden route, the development of kiwifruit tourism culture has also begun. Three agricultural product trading markets have been established within Wuduhe Town. This “small fruit” has become a “golden egg” for local residents to increase their income and achieve prosperity.

　　Kiwifruit is known as the “King of Fruits,” the “Crown of Vitamin C,” a “Golden Mine of Nutrition,” and a “Miracle Health Fruit.” It enjoys great popularity among consumers and has broad market prospects. At the 2008 International Kiwifruit Conference held in New Zealand, Wuduhe Town in Yiling District was recognized by over 200 kiwifruit experts from 19 countries as the birthplace of the world's kiwifruit.