Economic Analysis of China Highland Barley Industry in China
[Objective]Highland barley,as an important food crop in Tibet,has a long history of cultivation and is a characteristic and advantageous industry in the Tibetan region.It is also a regional symbol and ethnic culture,playing a very important role in the regional agricultural economy.Promoting the development of the highland barley industry is of great significance for the prosperity of farmers and herdsmen,and for promoting the prosperity of rural industries in Tibetan areas.[Method]This study utilized partial data and reports from the China Statistical Yearbook,Qinghai Statistical Yearbook,Tibet Statistical Yearbook,and the National Barley and Barley Industry Technology System to analyze the current situation,problems,and long-term mechanisms of the barley industry economy from four aspects including production,price,consumption,and trade.[Result]China is the world's largest producer of barley,but some problems have constrained the deep development of the barley industry including insufficient investment in technology and low production efficiency,insuf-ficient deep processing,low added value of products,lagging supporting facilities,and low level of informatization,the lack of sales chan-nels and insufficient product promotion.[Conclusion]Based on the current situation and existing problems of industrial economic develop-ment,a long-term mechanism for developing the highland barley industry has been proposed from four aspects:increasing scientific and technological investment,strengthening deep processing,increasing publicity efforts,and establishing various types of parks.