Huidong Sugarcane

Huidong Sugarcane

　　Sugarcane production has grown into another key economic pillar in Huidong, continuing to expand steadily. The dense sugarcane fields along the Jinsha River have become yet another scenic highlight of the area. With a long history of sugarcane farming, during the Ninth Five-Year Plan period (1996–2000), Huidong’s sugarcane industry not only experienced rapid growth but also placed greater emphasis on advancing production through science and technology. The county collaborated with the provincial sugarcane research institute to develop, research, and introduce high-quality varieties, adopt scientific planting methods, and phase out low-yield, low-sugar-content strains. Substantial manpower and resources were invested to provide careful guidance and management. By 2002, the county had promoted 45 new varieties across more than 8,000 acres, achieving record-high sugarcane yield and sugar production levels thanks to science-driven farming. Among processing enterprises, the “Queyi” white sugar produced by Huidong Duoyuan Group Co., Ltd. consistently maintained its status as a provincial and ministerial-level premium product.