Xiuwen launches kiwifruit poverty alleviation base

The unveiling ceremony took place on Oct 15 of the Xiuwen kiwifruit poverty alleviation base, which aims to build a bridge connecting production and sales with reduced costs, improved economic efficiencies and help for local poor households.

The Xiuwen kiwifruit poverty alleviation base is unveiled on Oct 15 in Xiuwen county, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province. [Photo/xiuwen.gov.cn]

The base is located in Pingtan village, Gubao town in Xiuwen county, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.

After more than two decades of experimentation, demonstrations and promotions, the base has finally developed into a Xiuwen kiwifruit industrial base, with Xiuwen Guichang Kiwifruit as the main brand.

The current area under cultivation covers 9,800 mu (653 hectares) and this year's harvest yielded 6 million kilograms of kiwifruit, bringing in total income of 31.5 million yuan ($4.74 million).

Moving forwards, Xiuwen county will continue to expand its production and marketing channels for kiwifruit, to promote the healthy and sustainable development of Xiuwen's kiwifruit industry.