Core Insights - The article highlights the advancements in garlic cultivation and processing in Jinxiang County, emphasizing the integration of technology and standardization in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Breeding and Cultivation - Jinxiang County, known as the "Garlic Capital," cultivates garlic on 600,000 acres, influencing over 2 million acres in surrounding areas. A comprehensive breeding system has been established, utilizing space breeding, gene editing, and virus-free seedlings to select 8 new suitable varieties from over 700 germplasm resources [1]. - The county has successfully developed varieties such as "Jin Garlic No. 5" and "Hang Garlic No. 1," with the unique "Yongguang Single Clove No. 3" achieving a single clove rate of 96%, overcoming previous limitations in northern regions [1]. Group 2: Standardization and Mechanization - Jinxiang has promoted standardized planting, establishing a core demonstration area of 10,000 acres, with a cumulative certification area of 1 million acres under the "Three Products and One Standard" initiative. By 2024, the mechanization rate for garlic farming is expected to reach 60%, achieving full mechanization in production [1]. Group 3: Storage and Logistics - The county has built the largest cold chain logistics base for agricultural products in China, with a total cold storage capacity of 4.8 million tons, capable of preserving approximately 40% of the national garlic supply. Over 5,000 standard cold storage facilities have been established to ensure domestic and international supply [1]. Group 4: Marketing and Distribution - Jinxiang has developed a robust platform for garlic distribution, including 3 designated markets by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 6 e-commerce parks, and 2 provincial-level cross-border e-commerce zones. There are 545 e-commerce companies and 6,742 online stores, with over 900 enterprises holding independent import and export rights, exporting to more than 170 countries and regions, accounting for over 70% of national exports [2]. Group 5: Processing and Value Addition - The establishment of the Jinxiang County Food Industry Park has brought together over 50 garlic-related enterprises, focusing on initial processing with an annual output of over 1.5 million tons, exporting to over 170 countries and regions [2]. - The food industry park collaborates with over 40 universities and research institutions to develop high-value products such as garlic extract and health supplements, with an annual output exceeding 1.8 million tons across 105 products [2].
金乡大蒜:全链赋能擦亮“世界蒜都”名片
Zhong Guo Shi Pin Wang·2025-09-22 08:17