Bahu town builds flourishing rural economy with lotus‑root industry in Hedong district

Bahu Town in Hedong District, nicknamed “Hometown of Chinese Lotus‑root”, develops a complete industrial chain around geographical‑indication agricultural product Bahu lotus‑root, combining planting, deep processing, cultural tourism and research‑tour programs to fuel comprehensive rural vitalization.

Bahu lotus‑root has obtained national geographical‑indication product certification. Local planting area reaches more than 6,000 mu. Benefiting from special sticky‑sandy soil, the local lotus‑root features crisp texture, sweet taste and high nutritional value. Farmers adopt eco‑friendly fertilization using agricultural organic waste and implement three‑dimensional breeding modes of “lotus‑root in ponds plus fish raising” to improve land‑use efficiency.

Party‑branch‑led cooperatives unite local growers, register regional brands and connect with large‑scale supermarket chains and new‑retail platforms. Fresh lotus‑root products are directly delivered to urban consumers, cutting intermediate circulation links and raising household income for local farmers.

Beyond agricultural production, the town leverages vast lotus‑flower viewing resources. During summer blooming season, stretches of lotus ponds form spectacular ecological landscapes. Local authorities launch lotus‑themed study‑tour activities for teenagers, integrating agricultural popular‑science experience into rural tourism.

The lotus‑root industry serves as the core pillar for local common‑prosperity practice. By expanding product value chains and developing agritourism, Bahu Town turns a single crop into a comprehensive engine driving farmers’income growth and rural cultural prosperity.

Editor：韩蒙蒙