Politics · China · 9 hrs ago
Jinzhong plans to expand specialty agriculture by 2030
Jinzhong in Shanxi province has set out plans to strengthen specialty agriculture during China's 2026–2030 planning period.
The city aims to build larger, more connected production, processing and farming businesses.
It plans to increase vegetable planting from 480,000 to 530,000 mu and raise output from 2.2 million tonnes to at least 2.45 million tonnes by the end of the period.
It also aims to increase annual beef cattle output from 200,000 to 250,000 and expand a chicken industry park in Pingyao.
The plans include growing agricultural businesses and food processing, with processing sales targeted to rise from 50 billion yuan to 60 billion yuan.
Jinzhong also plans to develop two regional food brands, with their operating systems expected to launch in 2027.
The city says it will link farming with tourism and other rural activities to support local jobs and incomes.
Jinzhong plans to expand specialty agriculture during China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period, aiming to become a leading area, an industry cluster and a demonstration site in Shanxi.
The city plans to increase vegetable planting from 480,000 mu to 530,000 mu and raise production from 2.2 million tonnes to at least 2.45 million tonnes by the end of the plan.
It also aims to increase beef cattle output from 200,000 to 250,000 head and expand the small white-feathered chicken industry.
The plan includes expanding agricultural processing, strengthening regional product brands and supporting agricultural technology development.
Officials said they would promote links between agriculture, tourism and health services to support rural employment and incomes.
- Who
- Jinzhong’s municipal government and agriculture authorities in Shanxi province.
- What
- The city plans to expand specialty agriculture and develop modern agricultural industries.
- When
- During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, through 2030.
- Where
- Jinzhong, Shanxi province, China.
- Why
- To develop specialty agriculture, strengthen agricultural industries and support rural employment and incomes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Jinzhong officials outlined the city’s specialty agriculture plans at a press conference.
The city aims to put its “Nonggao Jinpin” and “Taihang Mountain Products” regional brands into operation.
Jinzhong aims to reach its stated targets for vegetables, beef cattle, chicken production and agricultural processing.
- Vegetable planting
- Target of 530,000 mu, up from 480,000 mu
- Vegetable production
- Target of at least 2.45 million tonnes, up from 2.2 million tonnes
- Beef cattle
- Target output of 250,000 head, up from 200,000
- Agricultural processing sales
- Target of 600 billion yuan, up from 500 billion yuan
- Regional brands
- Nonggao Jinpin” and “Taihang Mountain Products” are targeted to start operating in 2027
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What people are saying
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, we will stay on the path of developing specialty agriculture, focus on scale and clustering, leading enterprises, technological breakthroughs, deep processing, brand development and industry integration, and strive to make Jinzhong a leading area, an industry cluster and a demonstration site for modern specialty agriculture in the province.