In Cangxi County, deep in northern Sichuan, a humble local pear has become a testbed for digital agriculture. By weaving technology into every step—from orchard to dinner plate—the county is forging a new path for rural revitalisation powered by smart farming.

Smart Orchards, Real‑Time Data

At the provincial‑level Yunshan Town Snow Pear Modern Agricultural Park, rows of pear trees are thriving, heavy with emerald fruit. This is peak harvest season, and farmers move briskly among the trees, picking not just juicy pears but also the satisfaction of a good year.

In the past, every tree grew differently, and quality was left to the whims of nature. Now, local agricultural technicians promote standardised planting systems—flat trellises and Y‑shaped frames—that allow better sunlight and air circulation. The result? Higher quality fruit and, equally important, easier mechanised operations.

Data, Not Guesswork

At the Yizhai Village Agricultural Service Centre, a large smart screen flashes real‑time readings on soil moisture, temperature, and sunlight hours. With monitoring devices scattered across the orchards, staff can check the “vital signs” of the fields anytime via computer or mobile phone, and receive precise, actionable advice.

“The dashboard and sensors let us track soil conditions and weather data instantly,” says Shen Yudao, deputy director of Yizhai Village’s village committee. “We’ve shifted from relying on experience to relying on data. That’s already boosted our efficiency by over 30%, and the percentage of top‑grade fruit has risen sharply.”

Selling Smarter

Growing good fruit is only half the battle; selling it well is the other. Yunshan Town has embraced a dual strategy of e‑commerce and cold‑chain logistics. Three local live‑streaming influencers have been cultivated, and cold‑storage capacity now totals 800 tonnes. In the first half of this year alone, online sales of specialty fruits exceeded ¥2 million, an 18% year‑on‑year increase.

The numbers speak volumes: Yunshan’s pear industry generates ¥84 million in annual output, employs nearly 3,500 people, and adds an average of ¥22,800 per household. What was once a humble local product has evolved into a “golden nugget” of smart agriculture, anchoring rural prosperity and lifting incomes across the community.

A County‑Wide Movement

This digital transformation isn’t just a Yunshan affair—it’s a county‑wide symphony. On the production side, Cangxi has bred six new premium pear varieties, with a total planting area of 16,500 mu (about 1,100 hectares) and an annual output of over 125,000 tonnes, generating a comprehensive output value of ¥2.8 billion and involving 85,000 farming households. In processing, the county has set up 16 primary processing stations and three deep‑processing enterprises, turning out 25 products across six categories—including NFC pear juice—that more than double the value‑added. On the sales front, 85 e‑commerce livestream teams have been incubated, over 70 local online brands have emerged, and 783 online stores are now active, boosting farmers’ annual income by ¥160 million on average. A county‑wide cold‑chain network of 441 storage facilities and three dedicated township logistics routes ensures that fresh produce reaches consumers without a hitch.

From data‑driven decisions on smart screens to sensor‑based monitoring in the fields; from standardised planting to livestreaming that sells Cangxi pears nationwide; from cold‑storage preservation to high‑speed logistics—every link in the chain has been digitally re‑imagined. The pear’s “smart journey” is quickly becoming a signature success story for the specialty fruit belt in the Qinba Mountain area.

— By Han Jing and Liu Min

【原文】从“云端”到“舌尖” 一颗梨的智慧跨越

地处川北的广元苍溪县，正以一颗小小的苍溪梨为“试验田”，将数字技术深度嵌入“田间”到“舌尖”的全链条，蹚出了一条智慧农业赋能乡村振兴的新路子。 走进苍溪县运山镇省级三星级雪梨现代农业园区，一排排梨树长势喜人，翠绿的梨果挂满枝头。眼下正是雪梨成熟的季节，果农们穿梭林间，采摘下的不仅是清甜多汁的果实，更是丰收的喜悦。

以前的梨园一棵树一个样，果子品质全凭老天赏饭。如今，镇里的农技员推广平棚架、Y形架等标准化种植技术，让果树通风透光，不仅品质上去了，更方便了机械化作业。 在义寨村农事服务中心，一块智慧大屏正实时跳动着土壤湿度、环境温度、光照时长等核心数据。依托遍布园区的监测设备，工作人员通过电脑、手机就能实时掌握果园“脉搏”，获取精准的农事建议。

“通过智慧大屏和监测设备，我们能实时掌握园区土壤墒情和气象数据，精准指导生产，真正实现从‘靠经验’到‘靠数据’的转变，农业效率将提高30%以上，优质果率也将大幅提高。”义寨村村委会副主任沈余道说。

地里种得好，更要卖得好。运山镇紧随全县步伐，通过“电商+冷链”双轮驱动，全镇已培育村播达人3名，建成冷链仓储库容800吨，今年上半年特色水果线上销售额突破200万元，同比增幅达18%。 数据显示，运山镇梨产业年产值达8400万元，带动近3500人就业，户均增收2.28万元。一颗梨，正从传统的“土特产”蝶变为智慧农业的“金果子”，成为带动地方产业兴旺、群众增收致富的核心支柱产业。 从“试验田”到“产业带”，苍溪梨的“数智”变革并非运山镇的“独角戏”，而是全县域协同推进的“大合唱”。在种植端，苍溪县选育6个优质梨新品种，全县种植面积达16.5万亩，年产量超12.5万吨，综合产值突破28亿元，带动8.5万户农户投身雪梨产业。在加工端，全县建成初加工点16个、精深加工企业3个，开发NFC雪梨汁等6类25个系列产品，加工附加值提高2倍以上，实现全链条升级。在销售端，全县孵化电商直播团队85支，培育本土电商品牌70余个，开设网店783家，年均助农增收1.6亿元。同时建成县级冷链物流中心、镇村冷库441个，开通3条乡镇物流专线，打通了农产品出村进城的“最后一公里”。

从智慧大屏的精准决策，到监测设备的实时感知；从标准化种植，到电商直播将苍溪梨卖向全国；从冻库冷链锁鲜，到物流网络极速送达——苍溪梨的“数智之旅”贯穿了“从种到销售”的每一个环节，正成为秦巴山区特色水果产业带的亮眼名片。 （韩静 刘敏）