Weihai village enjoys bumper sweet potato harvest

The sweet potato harvest season is in full swing in Changkuangdianzi village, located within the Weihai Torch Hi-tech Science Park, bringing prosperity and aromas to the community. This year, over 600 mu (40 hectares) of sweet potatoes were planted, primarily the popular "Yanshu" variety, with yields expected to exceed 2,000 kilograms per mu.

The sweet potato harvest season is in full swing in Changkuadianzi village in Weihai Torch Hi-tech Science Park. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The benefits of this bountiful harvest extend far beyond agriculture, significantly boosting the village's economic growth. The thriving sweet potato industry has created new job opportunities in areas such as sorting, drying, and packaging, allowing local residents to secure employment and increase their incomes within their community.

To expand their market reach, the village has adopted modern e-commerce strategies, including live streaming, to reach broader consumer bases and increase sales. The village has also established a complete sweet potato industrial value chain, from seedling cultivation and planting to marketing, setting a successful model for rural vitalization. (Edited by Hu Kaili)