Erhe Loquats

Erhe Loquats

　　Erhe Loquats

　　“Boast jade-like leaves in profusion, with branches weighed down by golden orbs.” The bright yellow loquats are utterly charming, and golden-hued Erhe is truly alluring. When spring breezes blow and the fragrance of fruits fills the air under the radiant sun, May in Erhe becomes an ocean of loquats. On the hills, in the valleys, on the slopes and in the flatlands, patches of golden loquats hang from lush green branches, filling the air with their sweet aroma.

　　It is understood that in recent years, the town has made meticulous efforts to comprehensively upgrade its loquat cultivation standards, continuously expand planting scale, and steadily increase planting benefits. In recent years, following the approach of “enriching the town through specialty agriculture,” the town has championed the “loquat movement,” focusing on production, supply, and sales, and building a shared development vision among Party members, officials, and local residents.

　　First, focus on expanding scale by increasing planting area. With strong support from higher-level Party committees and governments — through preferential policies, financial assistance, and manpower aid — and by making full use of barren hills and slopes, the town has advanced towards large-scale cultivation. Second, emphasize management to improve cultivation efficiency. Recognizing that variety is key — with planting accounting for only one-third of success and management the remaining two-thirds — the town prioritizes high-quality varieties such as the Wuxing loquat, while strictly implementing proper fertilization and fruit thinning to increase individual fruit weight and enhance overall quality. Third, strengthen training to boost fruit farmers’ skills. By bringing training sessions directly to farmers’ fields, the town cultivates skilled growers who quickly master key techniques including pruning and orchard sanitation, fruit thinning and bagging, fertilization and irrigation, as well as pest and disease control. Fourth, focus on sales by solidifying existing nearby markets, significantly expanding market reach, and fully showcasing the town’s signature “one village, one product” agricultural model.

　　Currently, the town’s Wuxing loquats have expanded to areas such as Dengzhanwo in Yuping Community and Zhaojiagou in Yanhe Village, covering a total planting area of over 320 acres. The average yield per acre exceeds 10,000 yuan. Calculated at the current rate of 10 yuan per kilogram, this generates an annual income increase of more than 3.2 million yuan for local farmers. Erhe loquats have become the “people’s bank” for farmers.