Ziyang Cotton

Ziyang Cotton

　　Cotton is a major cash crop in Ziyang and has made significant contributions to the local economy. Ziyang cotton holds an important position throughout Sichuan Province, with an average annual planting area of about 550,000 mu, accounting for one quarter of the province’s total cotton planting area, and a total output of around 35,000 tons, making up one third of the province’s total production. It has played a positive role in promoting the development of agricultural economy and social stability in both Sichuan and Ziyang.