Yanshan Qiubei Chili

Yanshan Qiubei Chili

　　Luokezhe Village, under the Wimo Yi Ethnic Township of Yanshan County, is a poverty-stricken village. The village has a long-standing tradition of growing chili peppers, which are known for being small in size, meaty, brightly colored, having a spicy outer skin, fragrant seeds, high calorie content, and rich in oil. In 2009, through the active efforts of Yanshan County, Luokezhe Village received funding support for the Ministry of Agriculture’s “One Village, One Product” specialty industry project, choosing chili as the leading industry for the village’s production and development. In 2010, chili cultivation reached 10,154 mu, yielding a total production of 1.288 million kilograms and a total output value of 12.88 million yuan. A total of 1,578 households were engaged in the chili industry, with an average increase in income of 6,840 yuan per household compared to the previous year and 1,449 yuan per capita.

　　 Relying on Yanshan Runhui Agricultural Products Industry and Trade Co., Ltd., Luokezhe Village implemented contract-based cultivation, with over 90% of the village’s chili production being grown under contract. A 7,580-mu chili base was also established, forming an initial industrial system of “leading enterprise + base.” At the same time, the village vigorously promoted practical agricultural technologies, achieving full use of improved seed varieties, drought-resistant seedling transplantation, and actively applying compound fertilizers and specialized fertilizers. Based on the fertility levels of different plots, appropriate planting densities were determined to achieve the optimal effective population for coordinated individual and group growth.

　　 Implementing the “One Village, One Product” initiative has become an effective approach for Luokezhe Village to adjust its agricultural industrial structure and boost farmers’ incomes. The lives of the villagers in Luokezhe are set to flourish just like their bright red chilies.

　　Luokezhe Village, Wimo Township, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province