Orange plantation boosts farmers' income in Chengmai county, S China's Hainan

A farmer picks oranges at a planting base in Fushan Town of Chengmai county, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 14, 2025. The oranges, a local specialty produce of Chengmai County, have entered the market in early winter. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Thanks to support of the local authorities in policy, technology and promotion efforts in recent years, oranges have become a pillar cash cow for local farmers. The orange planting area in the county has exceeded 12,000 mu (800 hectares) this year. 

A farmer picks oranges at a planting base in Fushan Town of Chengmai county, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 14, 2025. The oranges, a local specialty produce of Chengmai County, have entered the market in early winter. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Workers weigh and pack freshly picked oranges at an agricultural products trading center in Fushan Town of Chengmai county, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 14, 2025. The oranges, a local specialty produce of Chengmai County, have entered the market in early winter. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Workers sort freshly picked oranges at an agricultural products trading center in Chengmai county, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 14, 2025. The oranges, a local specialty produce of Chengmai County, have entered the market in early winter. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

A farmer transfers freshly picked oranges at a planting base in Fushan Town of Chengmai county, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 14, 2025. The oranges, a local specialty produce of Chengmai County, have entered the market in early winter. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

A farmer picks oranges at a planting base in Fushan Town of Chengmai county, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 14, 2025. The oranges, a local specialty produce of Chengmai County, have entered the market in early winter. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)