Yuxi Flower Industry Integrates Technology and Specialized Insurance

According to People's Daily, delicate Phalaenopsis orchid seedlings are cultivated inside glass bottles within tissue culture rooms at Yunnan Lyujulong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., located in the Asian Flower Science and Innovation Valley in Jiuxi Town, Jiangchuan District, Yuxi, Yunnan Province. To manage selected varieties, Heyun Horticulture developed an intelligent flower management service platform that relies on precision sensors and meteorological stations to control water, fertilizer, light, and temperature, substitutes biological pest control for chemical pesticides, achieves an irrigation water utilization rate exceeding 90% via circulating systems, and provides digital traceability from seedlings to fresh cut flowers. At its smart planting base in Hongta District, Yuxi Deyue Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. implements smart environmental controls, integrated water-fertilizer systems, and soilless cultivation methods, while applying hydrated transport and preservation liquid techniques to maintain cut flower viewing periods for nearly 1 month post-harvest to satisfy export needs. To address the high-risk and capital-intensive nature of local floriculture, Yuxi authorities are constructing a multi-tiered protection system comprising basic, specialty, and innovative insurance, conducting pilot programs for local specialty flower insurance, and exploring fresh flower cold-chain coverage to safeguard transit operations beyond farm fields.

According to Zhang Jincheng of the rural industry development center at the Jiangchuan District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau, floriculture has become the dominant agricultural industry across Jiangchuan plateau farming and serves as a vital channel to secure nearby employment and elevate income for local residents.