Puxian Potatoes

Puxian Potatoes

　　Puxian Potatoes

　　Puxian leverages its exceptional climate, geographical, and soil conditions, steadfastly establishing potatoes as a pillar industry for adjusting agricultural structure and increasing farmers’ income. Through effective measures such as “selecting varieties, building bases, promoting technology, facilitating circulation, and supporting sales,” this sector has evolved into a robust industry integrating research, promotion, production, processing, storage, and sales. Currently, the county plants a total of 50,000 mu of potatoes, with an average yield of 1,500 kg per mu and a net income of around 1,100 yuan per mu. Among these, 30,000 mu are planted with virus-free potatoes, mainly the Kexin No.1 and Favorita varieties, covering 44 village committees across 9 townships. The average yield reaches 2,000 kg per mu, with a net income of over 1,800 yuan per mu.