Returning postgrad powers scorpion farming boom in Shandong

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In a high-tech scorpion farming base in Chengwu county, Heze in Shandong, Liang Zhongxiang — a master's graduate from the China Academy of Agricultural Sciences — is transforming local agriculture. After returning to his hometown, he applied his research expertise to develop an industrialized scorpion breeding system.

Through scientific feed formulation, precise climate control, and breeding models, Liang has doubled scorpion survival rates from 30 percent to 60 percent, achieving stable profitability. His shift from lab researcher to modern farmer shows how educated youth are breathing new life into rural industries.

Liang now leads a "company + farmers" cooperative, providing scorpion juveniles, feed, training, and guaranteed purchase prices to participating households. This model significantly reduces risks for local farmers while creating sustainable income opportunities. By bridging academic knowledge and practical breeding, Liang has turned an unconventional trade into a thriving business, empowering the community through scorpion cultivation. (Edited by Xie Zhenzhen)