Inherit the agricultural cultural heritage and carry forward the "Jingxi rice" culture

Recently, Haidian Shangzhuang Town Government, Beijing Zhongguancun Science City Innovation Development Co.

Ma Guangyao, member of the party group and deputy head of the Haidian District Government, said at the meeting that to create an agricultural brand, combine the agricultural cultural characteristics of Jingxi Rice, tell the story of Haidian agriculture, build an agricultural park, and explore the integration of urban leisure, sightseeing, and smart agriculture.

It is understood that Jingxi rice is a characteristic crop in Beijing.

Rice fields in the west of Beijing Image source: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of Haidian District, Beijing

The noble "Jingxi Rice" was selected into the list of "China's Important Agricultural Cultural Heritage"

Jingxi Rice, also known as "Royal Rice", refers to the high-quality japonica rice produced in the surrounding areas of Wanshou Mountain and Yuquan Mountain in the western suburbs of Beijing

According to records, Jingxi rice has been planted for more than 300 years

Rice fields in the west of Beijing Image source: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of Haidian District, Beijing

Since 2000, due to the lack of water resources in Beijing, the planting structure of Haidian District has been greatly adjusted, and the rice planting area has dropped sharply.

At present, the main production area of ​​Jingxi rice is located in the area of ​​Ximafang Village, Shangzhuang Town, Haidian District

Vigorously protect and promote Jingxi rice culture

In recent years, Haidian District has vigorously protected and promoted Jingxi rice culture, established Jingxi Rice Farming and Reading Cultural Park, and held rice transplanting festivals, harvesting festivals and other activities, attracting a large number of citizens to come for leisure experience

In 2014, the Haidian District Government formulated the Jingxi Rice Conservation Planting Plan, and reserved more than 1,000 mu of Jingxi rice fields in Shangzhuang in the north.

Adhere to the concept of green and technological development to ensure the high-quality production of agricultural products such as "Jingxi Rice"

It was learned from the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of Haidian District that in order to ensure the quality of Jingxi Imperial Rice, Haidian District has adhered to the concept of green and technological development for many years, and has carried out the green prevention and control of rice under unified defense for four consecutive years.