Chaotian Zengjia Mountain Corn

Chaotian Zengjia Mountain Corn

　　Chaotian Zengjia Mountain Corn is a traditional pillar industry in Chaotian District, Guangyuan City. The unique climate and geographical environment of Zengjia Mountain in Chaotian District are highly suitable for the growth and development of corn. The resulting corn features full ears, plump kernels, vibrant color, attractive ear shape, tender kernels, high amylopectin content, and excellent nutritional quality. Since the early 1980s, Chaotian District has widely implemented the household contract responsibility system, accelerating the transition from a planned economy to a market economy. This greatly liberated productivity and motivated farmers to continuously update their corn cultivation techniques. As a result, the planting area and yield of Chaotian Zengjia Mountain Corn have gradually increased. Over the years, successive governments in Chaotian District have placed great emphasis on developing the Chaotian Zengjia Mountain Corn industry. After years of growth, the industry has continued to expand, gaining increasing recognition. Today, Chaotian Zengjia Mountain Corn has become an efficient sector for adjusting the local agricultural structure and achieving stable, sustained income growth for farmers, helping over 5,000 farming households in the district increase efficiency and prosperity.