How to Develop Rubber Production in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture?

The natural rubber planting area in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture accounts for about 30% of rubber planting area in China. At the end of 2013, the rubber planting area in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture was 29.4 ha, the tapped rubber plantation area was 17.49 ha, and the dry rubber production was 317000 t. Currently, the production and management level of rubber plantation has declined in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, the tapping technique is outdated, and the tapping technology management system is difficult to implement. Therefore, some ways can be employed to promote the development of rubber industry such as enhancing the operation and management level of rubber industry, organizing the rubber production team, and developing the new rubber farmers' cooperatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]