Ecological planting and breeding industry expands opportunities for prosperity

The Shandong Province Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently announced the list of the first batch of provincial-level ecological farm main bodies.

Lenong Organic Planting Professional Cooperative in Leiji town, Xiajin county, made the list.

A Photo inside the Lenong Organic Planting Professional Cooperative in Leiji town, Xiajin county. [Photo by Wang Xiaoqian for chinadaily.com.cn]

The ecological planting and breeding industry in Xiajin has been paving the way for farmers to achieve prosperity. Xiajin county has in recent years attracted corporate investments and successfully implemented a "one village, one product" model.

Xiajin has adopted a diversified operation model of "cooperative + farmer + e-commerce," transforming individual farmers into specialized and intensive producers. The ecological cultivation model has resulted in an increase of around 1,000 yuan ($139.7) in output value per mu (approximately 0.067 hectares) compared to traditional farming.

Xiajin has also made significant efforts in adjusting the industrial structure based on its unique resource endowments. It has continuously improved agricultural infrastructure, enhanced comprehensive production capacity, implemented green management practices, and upgraded its level of modern information integration.

To promote the high-quality development of ecological agriculture, Xiajin has implemented several initiatives, including the construction of high-standard farmland, high-yield grain production, agricultural industrialization, and smart agriculture. The aim is to drive the overall development of the county by establishing demonstration areas and fostering a conducive environment for ecological agriculture.

Furthermore, Xiajin's strategic focus on brand cultivation and the expansion of the value chain has yielded positive results. By scaling up and industrializing their characteristic industries, technological content and brand influence has been increased. This environmentally friendly breakthrough in ecological agriculture has since provided robust support for economic and social development. (Edited by Cai Liting)