第八届小龙虾产业大会：小龙虾年产量超300万吨，加工业回暖

Group 1 - The 2025 Eighth Crawfish Industry Conference was held in Yongxiu County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, focusing on "Brand Empowerment to Promote Coordinated Development of the Crawfish Industry Chain" [1] - In 2024, China's crawfish industry is expected to see a decline in primary production, a recovery in processing, and a rebound in circulation and exports, with a total farming area of nearly 30 million acres and a production exceeding 3 million tons [1][2] - The industry is becoming a vital part of ensuring food security, increasing farmers' income, and supporting rural revitalization, accounting for about 10% of the total freshwater aquaculture production in China [1] Group 2 - The conference gathered experts and industry leaders to discuss various topics, including green farming, quality seedling breeding, processing technologies, and new models for agricultural management [2] - The overall development of the crawfish industry in 2024 is stable, with production area and output remaining steady, although income from farming has decreased due to low prices [2] - Export volume and value of crawfish are expected to grow year-on-year in 2024, with the Middle East and Southeast Asia emerging as new highlights for exports [2] Group 3 - Technical exchange meetings were held to discuss intensive breeding techniques, pond farming methods, and innovative practices in Jiangxi's crawfish farming [3] - The conference emphasized the importance of technological innovation and model upgrades to enhance the competitiveness and added value of the crawfish industry [3] - The event aims to activate the rural economy and promote high-quality development in county economies through the crawfish industry [3]