Competitiveness of alfalfa industry in Gansu Province——A diamond model

Gansu which is one of the largest alfalfa planting provinces in China, plays an important role in Chinese alfalfa industry. Improving the competitiveness of alfalfa industry in Gansu is a critical path to promote Chinese alfalfa and livestock industry. This study estimated the status of alfalfa industry competitiveness in Gansu Province using the index of market share based on understanding the current development situation of alfalfa industry, and analyzed the factors influencing the competitiveness of alfalfa industry applying Porter’s diamond model. Policy suggestions to enhance the competitiveness of alfalfa industry in Gansu are finally recommended.