Large-scale dragon fruit plantation in China’s Guangxi province

Large-scale dragon fruit plantations in China’s Guangxi Province China is rapidly becoming the leading producer of pitaya. According to China’s Southern Daily, China had only 3,400 hectares of pitaya in 2011. In 2018, the total area had increased significantly to 40,000 hectares, with more expected in the coming years. In 2019, the total area expanded to 50,000 hectares, behind Vietnam, which is currently the world’s leading producer with a total area of ​​55,000 hectares. Pitaya in China is mainly grown in the provinces of Guangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Hainan. About 20,000 hectares (more than 40% of China’s total area) are grown in Guangxi Province, a province in southwest China, just above Vietnam. Established in 2012, Niceyea Agricultural Co., Ltd. is one of the first companies operating in the province to venture into large-scale commercial dragon fruit cultivation. The company is one of the earliest established farms, covering 200 hectares in Yi Ling Village, Wu Ming District, about 60 minutes from the capital city of Nanning. The main variety grown is a Taiwanese variety locally known as “Ruanzhi Dahong” or “soft branches and deep red” variety. The farm practices modern production techniques including high-density trellis systems, fertilization and irrigation systems, the use of insect traps and light traps for pest control, LED night lighting to promote flowering induction during the winter months, transparent plastic covers during the cold season to prevent cold injury, and decorative ground cover to control weeds and maintain farm hygiene. The company has received numerous district, provincial and national awards for producing high-quality agricultural products and numerous certifications related to good agricultural practices, quality management, food safety and traceability systems. The farm also functions as a nucleus and training center to supplement the capacity of surrounding farmers who have ventured into dragon fruit production. #trangtrai #thanhlong #trungquoc

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