Cherry tomato farms boost Hohhot villagers' incomes
The Tianjing Saiyin Planting Cooperative, located in Huangheshao town, Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, has Hohhot city's largest agricultural greenhouse, which is equipped with modern facilities. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]
In early autumn, bunches of cherry tomatoes can be found in Huangheshao town, Hohhot. They are the South Korean cherry tomato variety introduced by the cooperative. These cherry tomatoes will be delivered to Shenzhen. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]
Li Guoqing, head of the planting cooperative, instructs growers on planting techniques. According to Li, at present, the cooperative boasts more than 300 growers, involving 11 townships and 32 natural villages. The average net income per crop has increased from the previous 8,000 yuan ($1,230) to 12,000 yuan. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]
A grower from the cooperative screens the cherry tomatoes. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]
A grower packs the cherry tomatoes and transports them to the places outside the autonomous region. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]