Agrovision's blueberry orchard in Yunnan begins harvesting
On December 27, Agrovision Agriculture Technology (Yunnan) Co. Ltd. (维先农业科技(云南)有限公司) started harvesting blueberries at its orchard in Midu County, located in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan. The picking season will continue until May 2025, with total output estimated at 500 metric tons, valued at 22 million Chinese yuan (3,01 million U.S. dollars).
According to local media reports , Agrovision Agriculture Technology (Yunnan) Co. Ltd. signed a investment agreement with Midu County in November 2023. In March 2024, the company started building a modern berry industrial park in the area. The first phase of the project, covering approximately 33 hectares, was completed in July 2024 with the transplantation of 110.000 blueberry seedlings. This represents the first berry production base in Yunnan established by Agrovision Group, the parent company of Agrovision Agriculture Technology (Yunnan) Co. Ltd. The second and third phases are currently in the research and evaluation stages, and expected The total project area is expected to be expanded to 100 hectares and the total investment is estimated at 120 million yuan (16,4 million US dollars).
Agrovision Group is a leading global multinational corporation specializing in soft fruits and table grapes. The group owns over 3.800 hectares of land in key growing regions around the world and focuses on providing high-quality fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and other soft fruits to consumers. Its export markets are mainly concentrated in Asia, North America and Europe.
Meanwhile, Midu County has been vigorously developing its fruit industry in recent years. The county now grows more than 20 types of fruit, with a main focus on pears, peaches, table grapes and citrus, complemented by crops such as plums, wax berries, pomegranates and pitayas. Notably, fresh pears and pomegranates from the region are exported to countries such as Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar.
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