Jiuling Golden Tangerines

Jiuling Golden Tangerines

　　The golden tangerines in Jiuling County are primarily grown in Chanding Village, Changtan Village, and Bamei Village in Changtan Town, as well as Hongcai Village in Guangfu Town, covering a total planting area of 3,685 mu with an annual output of 3,980 tons. Among these, Changtan Town accounts for 2,985 mu of planted area and 3,224 tons of production; Hongcai Village in Guangfu Town has 700 mu under cultivation, yielding 756 tons.

　　Golden tangerines are one of the top ten longevity foods in Jiuling County. They have earned this distinction for several reasons: first, they possess distinctive characteristics of Jiuling, with excellent taste and high quality; second, they enjoy positive market feedback and have gained a certain level of recognition both within and outside the county; third, they carry cultural significance related to longevity; fourth, the product has achieved a considerable production scale with strong economic benefits, playing a significant role in boosting local economic development; and fifth, they benefit from stable sales channels and broad market demand, making them one of the main avenues for increasing farmers' income and improving agricultural efficiency.