Broccoli blooms in Chenchang Town, Xiantao City

"In 2016, we plan to expand the scale of broccoli planting, build a refrigerated storage logistics center, and make the broccoli industry bigger and stronger!" On January 8, Tang Zhongwei, president of Shengshi Jiaren Green Fruit and Vegetable Professional Cooperative, shouted to more than 700 growers at the first broccoli planting promotion meeting in Chenchang Town, Xiantao.

As the initiator of this promotion meeting, Shengshi Jiaren Cooperative is full of confidence. The cooperative has nearly 10,000 stable members, produces broccoli sold to all parts of the country, and has a thousand-ton cold storage and 50,000 mu base. "Last year, we planted 100 mu of broccoli, and the net profit reached 200,000 yuan! This year, I plan to plant 200 mu." Grower Liu Zhiguo used to work outside, earning up to 40,000 yuan a year. Since returning home to plant broccoli in 2012, his annual income has doubled several times.

Like Liu Zhiguo, many growers who taste the sweet taste are ready to expand their planting area. "The cooperative will also increase investment in building a low-temperature refrigerated storage logistics center to provide technical guidance throughout the process." Tang Zhongwei's commitment at the promotion meeting strengthened everyone's determination. "Broccoli has a good market prospect. Planting broccoli not only meets the needs of winter agricultural industrial structure adjustment, but also can further promote production and income increase." Chenchang town relevant responsible person said, The town broccoli planting area has reached 8000 mu, This year strive to break through 15000 mu, Bigger and stronger broccoli industry, Form brand effect.