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Rural Industry Integration in Yan’an City: Development Trends, Driving Factors, and Regional Stratification

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  • Xiaoying Ren

    (College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
    The Research Center of Recycle Agricultural Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China)

  • Guobing Ruan

    (College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
    The Research Center of Recycle Agricultural Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China)

  • Yimeng Han

    (College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
    The Research Center of Recycle Agricultural Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China)

  • Dingding Zhang

    (College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
    The Research Center of Recycle Agricultural Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China)

  • Yaqi Wei

    (College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
    The Research Center of Recycle Agricultural Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China)

  • Yongzhong Feng

    (College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
    The Research Center of Recycle Agricultural Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China)

Abstract

With the advancement of the rural revitalization strategy, the integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries has become an important approach to promoting rural economic development and agricultural modernization. Yan’an City, as a typical agricultural region in northwestern China, has made significant progress in rural industry integration in recent years, driven by policy support and technological innovation. This study, based on data from 2012 to 2021, analyzes the overall development trends, key driving factors, and regional differences in rural industry integration in Yan’an City, explores changes in economic and social benefits during the integration process, and proposes corresponding policy recommendations. The findings indicate that, under the influence of policy support, service sector development, and technological innovation, the integration of rural industries in Yan’an City has accelerated. However, regional disparities in integration levels still exist, with some remote areas facing challenges due to insufficient infrastructure and resource allocation. Therefore, the study suggests that future efforts should focus on further integrating ecological benefit indicators and exploring differentiated policies to promote the sustainable development of industrial integration. The results of this study provide practical references for industrial integration in the central and western regions, especially underdeveloped areas, and offer theoretical support for regional policy formulation and industrial development.

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  • Xiaoying Ren & Guobing Ruan & Yimeng Han & Dingding Zhang & Yaqi Wei & Yongzhong Feng, 2025. "Rural Industry Integration in Yan’an City: Development Trends, Driving Factors, and Regional Stratification," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-21, February.
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