In recent years, Meizhou city in south China's Guangdong Province has done its best to develop its pomelo industry, aiming to raise the level of commercialization of the sector. As the largest pomelo producer in Guangdong, the city planted 43,333 hectares of pomelos. Its annual production of the fruit accounted for 90 percent of the province's total and 20 percent of China's domestic production.
Meixian district is the major production area of pomelos in the city. Known for its pomelos, Dahuang village in Songkou township, Meixian district, has made pomelos a pillar industry, with the sector's output value accounting for more than 98 percent of that of all cash crops in the village.
Currently, the pomelo sector is a cash cow in Dahuang village. So far, over 200 households have joined cooperatives in the village, and the per capita annual income of villagers has reached 28,000 yuan (about $3,875).
By taking advantage of its profound history and sound ecology, Dahuang village has improved its living environment in recent years, creating a brand new look. As a result, rural tourism has thrived in the village, making it a "must-go" destination for visitors.
Source: iol.co.za
