On April 15, 2025, the CPC Dingxi Municipal Committee and the People’s Government of Dingxi City jointly issued a notice titled “Commendation of Outstanding Innovative Enterprises and Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Platforms in the City.” Gansu Zitong Agricultural Technology Development Co., Ltd. was honored for its outstanding performance in science and technology innovation, with our company-led “Dingxi Astragalus Extraction Technology Innovation Center” selected as one of the city’s Excellent Innovation Platforms, marking another milestone in our development journey.

The notice highlighted that in 2024, Dingxi vigorously implemented an innovation-driven development strategy, continued advancing the “Strengthening Science and Technology” initiative, optimized the innovation environment, and fostered key innovation players. As a result, the city’s regional innovation capacity was significantly enhanced, and the role of science and technology in driving high-quality development became increasingly prominent.

As a technology-driven agricultural enterprise rooted in Dingxi and deeply engaged in the deep processing of authentic medicinal herbs, Gansu Zitong Agricultural Technology has consistently prioritized innovation as our core driving force. We have steadily improved R&D capabilities and enhanced the efficiency of results transformation, while actively extending the industrial and value chains of traditional Chinese medicinal materials, contributing to local economic development.

Since its establishment, the Dingxi Astragalus Extraction Technology Innovation Center has focused on the efficient extraction, functional compound research, and application development of Astragalus membranaceus, a key medicinal herb native to Gansu. The platform aims to become a leading research hub and industrial base for modern Chinese medicine extraction technologies. Being recognized as a city-level “Excellent Innovation Platform” fully affirms the center’s achievements and injects strong momentum into our ongoing innovation efforts.

Looking ahead, Gansu Zitong Agricultural Technology will take this honor as a new starting point to further increase investment in science and technology, strengthen collaborative innovation across industry, academia, and research institutions, and accelerate the application of scientific achievements. We are committed to expanding the use of botanical extracts in health products, functional foods, and pharmaceuticals, contributing to Dingxi’s growth as a regional science and innovation hub.