Xinjiang Hetian Cistanche, The 'Desert Miracle' Of Autumn Harvest Supporting Precise Poverty Alleviation

1, Hetian Cistanche Industry and Precise Poverty Alleviation
(1) Significant achievements have been made in poverty alleviation through planting
The Hotan region fully utilizes the vast area of the Taklamakan Desert and vigorously develops the cultivation industry of Cistanche deserticola. At present, Hetian Emperor Chen Company has assisted in the designated purchase of 500000 acres of Cistanche deserticola planting base, radiating to 91 townships in 7 counties of Hetian, and has helped 130000 people out of poverty. The plan is to plant 1 million acres of red willows, and based on a contracted area of 15 acres per household, it will benefit 66700 farmers. The annual production of Cistanche deserticola is about 200kg per mu, and the income per household can reach 24000 yuan. Calculated based on an average of 4 people per household, it is expected to lift 266800 people out of poverty and become prosperous. The large-scale planting of red willows not only improves the natural environment and plays an important role in wind and sand prevention, but also opens up a path for local farmers to become prosperous.

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(2) Industrial poverty alleviation enhances vitality
Under the leadership of the National Poverty Alleviation Office, Hetian Dichen Company plans to plant an additional 1 million acres of Cistanche deserticola industrial park and invest in the construction of Cistanche deserticola traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces factory, extract factory, and Cistanche deserticola medicinal food homologous food factory. These measures can solve the employment problem of 10000 people, and based on a household of 4 people, they will help 40000 people to lift themselves out of poverty and become prosperous. After all industries are put into operation, more employment opportunities will be created, injecting new vitality into the local economic development.
(3) Tourism industry promotes development
Hotan region actively develops the tourism industry by utilizing the advantages of desert characteristics and the reputation of Changshou Village. Build a characteristic Cistanche Town, construct a Cistanche Industry Museum in the Hotan area, and promote the development of Hotan's tourism industry. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the number of people employed in the industrial industry can correspond to 3000-4000 people employed in the tourism industry. At the same time, for every additional tourism employment, 5-7 people will be employed in the related industry chain. The tourism industry can bring at least 80000 people out of poverty and become prosperous.

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(4) Tax-based poverty alleviation adds momentum
The construction of a 1 million-acre industrial park has brought abundant tax revenue to the Hotan area. According to statistics, it brings about 8 billion yuan in tax revenue to the tax department in Hotan region, and can also drive the development of related industrial chains such as packaging, logistics, and product deep processing. The related industrial chains can bring about 4 billion yuan in tax revenue to Hotan region. These tax revenues provide strong support for the economic development of Hotan region and further promote the implementation of targeted poverty alleviation work.
2, The Autumn Harvest of Hetian Cistanche

(1) Busy harvesting during the harvest season
Hetian Cistanche usually matures between June and July and can be harvested in spring and autumn each year. The harvesting time in autumn is usually from September to October. During this season, the Cistanche deserticola planting bases in Yutian County, Hetian County, and other places have experienced a bumper harvest. At first glance, large patches of Cistanche deserticola emerge from the roots of Haloxylon ammodendron or Salix matsudana. Farmers hold tools and shuttle through the fields, busy harvesting these "desert golden lumps". Some of them carefully dug up to the roots and harvested the entire Cistanche deserticola; Some neatly stacked the harvested Cistanche deserticola aside. In the Cistanche deserticola plantation in Yingawati Village, Xiwule Township, more than 30 farmers are picking mature Cistanche deserticola in an orderly manner, presenting a busy scene.

Harvest of Cistanche deserticola

(2) New Path of Industrial Development
The Cistanche deserticola industry has opened up a new path for local farmers to increase their income and become prosperous. On the one hand, farmers' enthusiasm for independently planting Cistanche deserticola continues to increase. In the jurisdiction of Xiwule Township, more than 800 acres of Cistanche deserticola are planted. Maixiripu Balati, a villager from Kumutugrak Village in Yingba Township, has opened up 100 acres of land to plant Cistanche deserticola. Maitushun Maitikurban, a villager from Yingawati Village in Xiwule Township, has also planted 100 acres of Cistanche deserticola himself after more than 10 years of employment in the Cistanche deserticola plantation. On the other hand, the driving effect of large households is significant. Maitousong and Maitianur, large-scale growers of Cistanche deserticola in Xiwule Township, have grown from planting 7 acres of Cistanche deserticola in 2002 to a current planting scale of over 300 acres, solving employment problems for more than 20 people. The planting area of Cistanche deserticola in Yutian County has reached 214000 mu, with a yield of about 190 kilograms per mu. The total output is expected to reach about 40 million tons in 2024. The Cistanche deserticola industry has not only greened the barren land for farmers but also enriched their pockets, achieving a win-win situation for ecology and economy.

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3, Ecological and social benefits of the Cistanche deserticola industry

(1) Ecological restoration and barrier building
The Cistanche deserticola industry plays a crucial role in desert ecological governance. Cistanche deserticola mainly parasitizes on the roots of drought-tolerant desert plants such as Haloxylon ammodendron and Salix matsudana, and these host plants themselves have strong windbreak and sand fixation abilities. With the development of the Cistanche deserticola industry, large areas of Haloxylon ammodendron and Salix have been planted, forming solid ecological barriers. According to statistics, there are 15 enterprises engaged in the cultivation of Cistanche deserticola in Qiemo County, Xinjiang. Nearly 83000 acres of desert Cistanche deserticola have entered the flowering season, adding vitality and vigor to the Taklamakan Desert. At present, the total area of windbreak and sand forest in the county is about 170000 mu, and the inoculation area of Cistanche deserticola under the Haloxylon ammodendron forest is about 80000 mu, effectively fixing quicksand and improving the local ecological environment. According to the meteorological department of Qiemo County, the average number of sandstorm days in the local area has decreased from around 16 days in the 1980s to 11 days in recent years, and the average number of floating dust days has decreased from 128 days to 98 days in recent years. In Jimsar County, by extensively planting desert drought-tolerant plants such as Haloxylon ammo dendron and Hippophae rhamnoides, and artificially inoculating Cistanche deserticola, the former saline-alkali beach has been greened, resulting in significant ecological benefits. In addition, the large-scale cultivation of red willows in the Hotan area provides a foundation for the development of the Cistanche deserticola industry. Also, it plays an important role in improving the natural environment and preventing wind and sand disasters.
(2) Ethnic harmony promotes stability
The Cistanche deserticola industry has also played a positive role in promoting ethnic harmony and border stability. On the one hand, the Cistanche deserticola industry has provided a path to prosperity for local farmers, realizing their dream of "gold mining in the sand". Hetian Emperor Chen Company has developed the Cistanche deserticola industry and has already assisted in the designated purchase of 500000 acres of Cistanche deserticola planting bases, radiating to 91 townships in 7 counties of Hetian. It has helped 130000 people lift themselves out of poverty. The plan is to plant 1 million acres of red willows, which will benefit 66700 farmers and is expected to lift 266800 people out of poverty and become prosperous. The development of this industry has effectively promoted the development of the local economic ecology, increased the vitality of local enterprises, and promoted local economic prosperity. On the other hand, the development of the Cistanche deserticola industry has driven the participation of various ethnic groups in the local area. In the processes of planting, harvesting, and processing, various ethnic groups cooperate and develop together, enhancing communication and unity among ethnic groups. At the same time, the development of the Cistanche deserticola industry has set an example for the protection of rare and endangered wild species. As a traditional traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Cistanche deserticola's wild resources were once on the brink of depletion. Through artificial cultivation, it not only meets market demand but also protects wild resources, making contributions to ecological balance and sustainable development.
4, prospects

(1) Sustainable development helps alleviate poverty
The Hetian Cistanche industry has achieved significant success in the past, making important contributions to targeted poverty alleviation and poverty alleviation. In the future, the Cistanche deserticola industry will continue to leverage its unique advantages to support employment and targeted poverty alleviation in Hotan, and promote sustained and healthy economic development.
With the continuous expansion of the planting area of Cistanche deserticola and the continuous development of the industry, more farmers will benefit from this industry. The government and enterprises will continue to increase investment in the Cistanche deserticola industry, improve planting technology and management levels, and ensure the yield and quality of Cistanche deserticola. At the same time, developing the Cistanche deserticola industry will drive the development of related industries such as packaging, logistics, and deep processing of products, creating more employment opportunities for the local area.
In addition, the development of the Cistanche deserticola industry will also promote the improvement of local economic ecology, increase enterprise vitality, and promote local economic prosperity. Through various methods such as industrial poverty alleviation and tourism industry poverty alleviation, farmers can increase their income and become prosperous, completely cutting off the intergenerational transmission of poverty.

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(2) Innovative development and market expansion
To enhance the competitiveness of the Cistanche deserticola industry, Hotan region will strengthen international cooperation and expand the international market. On the one hand, we will strengthen cooperation with internationally renowned universities and research institutions to jointly carry out research and product development on Cistanche deserticola, providing technological support for the development of the international market. By introducing advanced technology and management experience, we aim to improve the quality and added value of Cistanche deserticola and meet the demands of the international market.
On the other hand, we will strengthen cooperation with internationally renowned enterprises and expand the international market with our leading advantage in biotechnology. Through cooperation, we aim to promote Hetian's Cistanche products to the international market and enhance their visibility and reputation. At the same time, we will strengthen the export of extracts and the research and development of products suitable for the international market, providing a rich range of products for the international market.
On the basis of further strengthening the existing market development in the United States, Japan, Southeast Asia and other countries, we will make use of the development opportunities of the "the Belt and Road" to focus on developing markets in the Middle East, Europe and Russia. By expanding the international market and improving the economic benefits of the Cistanche deserticola industry, we aim to make greater contributions to the economic development of the Hotan region.