The unique geographical environment and natural conditions make Dingxi one of the best potato planting areas in China and even the world. At present, Dingxi has become one of the three major potato producing areas in the country, the largest virus-free seed potato breeding base in the country, and an important commercial potato production base and potato product processing base in the country.

Dingxi City has now formulated and promulgated 9 Gansu local standards for pollution-free potatoes, and registered 37 potato brand trademarks. "Dingxi Potato" has been recognized as a well-known trademark by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and "Weiyuan Seed Potato" ” and other 5 products have been registered as national geographical indications of origin, 5 potato products including Lintao’s “Tengsheng” brand have obtained national A-level green food certificates, Anding’s “Dajiang” brand potatoes have obtained national organic food certification, and “Qingji” brand potato essence Starch won the international gold medal. Anding and Weiyuan were named "China's Hometown of Potatoes" and "China's Hometown of Improved Potato Breeds" respectively.