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Core Viewpoint - The modern insurance industry is providing new guarantees for the ancient lychee industry, which has faced significant risks throughout its history, particularly in transportation and cultivation [1][4][6]. Group 1: Transportation and Supply Chain - The historical challenges of transporting lychees from Lingnan to Chang'an included significant quality degradation and loss during transit, with only a fraction of the fruit surviving the journey [2]. - Modern cold chain logistics have drastically reduced transportation time from 5-7 days to under 30 hours, enhancing both cost efficiency and product freshness [2]. - The implementation of drone networks in recent years has improved the logistics of lychee transportation, addressing initial bottlenecks and reducing costs for farmers [2]. Group 2: Agricultural Risks - Despite advancements in transportation, the lychee cultivation process still faces substantial risks, particularly from natural disasters and pest infestations [3]. - Extreme weather events such as typhoons and heavy rainfall can lead to significant crop losses, while diseases like anthracnose can rapidly spread and diminish the value of the harvest [3]. Group 3: Insurance Solutions - The lychee industry in Guangdong, which covers over 4 million acres and accounts for more than half of China's lychee production, requires effective insurance solutions to mitigate various risks [4]. - Current insurance offerings include policy-based crop cost insurance and weather index insurance, which trigger payouts based on specific meteorological conditions [4]. - The central government has been increasing support for agricultural insurance, with a budget of 547 billion yuan for 2024, aimed at enhancing risk coverage for farmers [5]. Group 4: Technological Integration - The establishment of the "Lychee Risk Research Laboratory" represents a significant step in integrating modern technology with agricultural practices, providing comprehensive risk management solutions for the lychee supply chain [6][7]. - The use of blockchain technology allows consumers to trace the entire production process of lychees, ensuring quality and safety, while the combination of food responsibility insurance and traceability insurance enhances brand value [6][7]. - The laboratory aims to promote advanced cultivation techniques across various regions, contributing to the standardization and branding of the lychee industry in China [7].