潍坊市市长刘建军：潍坊农业贸易变成“墙内开花，墙内墙外都香”

Core Viewpoint - The agricultural trade in Weifang has evolved from being locally focused to gaining international recognition, showcasing resilience despite global trade challenges [1][2]. Group 1: Agricultural Trade Environment - The international agricultural trade is currently facing multiple challenges, including protectionism, geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather, and market speculation [1]. - Despite these challenges, China's agricultural product trade has demonstrated strong resilience, with Weifang's agricultural exports reaching 12.64 billion yuan in the first three quarters of the year, a year-on-year increase of 6.3% [1]. Group 2: Weifang's Agricultural Achievements - In 2024, the total output value of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery in Weifang is projected to reach 135.87 billion yuan, ranking fifth among major cities in China [2]. - Weifang's agricultural machinery production accounts for one-sixth of the national total, and 29 agricultural leading enterprises are listed among the "China Top 500," the highest number for any major city in China [2]. - Five industries, including vegetables, livestock, flowers, agricultural machinery, and corn, each have an output value exceeding 100 billion yuan [2]. Group 3: International Cooperation and Market Expansion - Weifang is actively pursuing international cooperation by both attracting foreign investment and expanding its exports, with agricultural exports to Latin America and the Caribbean reaching 930 million yuan, a 45.8% increase year-on-year [2]. - The city emphasizes food safety as a critical aspect of its agricultural strategy, implementing real-time QR code tracing for some agricultural products [2]. Group 4: Policy and Innovation in Agricultural Trade - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China is committed to promoting high-quality development in agricultural international trade through policy collaboration, innovation, and information sharing [2]. - The agricultural forum focused on resilience and innovation in the context of uncertain external environments, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to enhance the agricultural trade system's resilience [3].