Objective Development of the tea industry at Guzhang economically pivotal for the county was evaluated using a combination weighing system to provide a guiding direction for the local industrial advancement.
Method Based upon the data compiled on Guzhang County tea industry from 2017 to 2023, an evaluation by means of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) game theory combined with the entropy weight method employing 25 indexes was conducted. The indicators encompassed the critical aspects of production capacity, construction ability, operation and management ability, economic benefit, and sustainable development in the industry.
Result The calculated indicator weights of the period showed an upward trend with a ranking of 0.2541 on production capacity, 0.2151 on construction capacity, 0.1839 on operation and management ability, 0.1733 on sustainable development, and 0.1719 on economic benefit.
Conclusion According to the analysis result, following recommendations were postulated for the local government: (A) To continue the existing investment program and increase support for the industry, (B) to upgrade and modernize the infrastructure and auxiliary facilities, (C) to encourage business chain extension, and (D) to foster sustainable development through scientific and technological innovations.
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