Core Points - The article presents the results of the first batch of food safety inspections for edible agricultural products in Honghuagang District, Zunyi City, revealing various non-compliance issues with specific products [3][4][5] Group 1: Inspection Results - A total of 239 batches of edible agricultural products were inspected, with several batches found to contain pesticide residues exceeding the standard limits [3] - Specific products such as "折耳根" (a type of herb) and "桑葚" (mulberry) were reported to have pesticide residues like "乐果" and "甲拌磷" that exceeded permissible levels [4][5] - The inspection results indicate a need for stricter monitoring and compliance measures in the agricultural sector to ensure food safety [3][4] Group 2: Non-compliance Details - Non-compliance items included pesticide residues such as "氧乐果" and "氟虫腈," which were detected in various products, raising concerns about consumer safety [4][5] - The report highlights specific instances where the detected pesticide levels were significantly above the standard values, necessitating immediate action from regulatory authorities [3][4] - The findings emphasize the importance of regular inspections and the need for producers to adhere to safety standards to protect public health [3][5]

Core Viewpoint - The newly passed Hubei Provincial Agricultural Product Quality Safety Regulations aims to enhance the safety and quality of agricultural products, ensuring a comprehensive regulatory framework from production to consumption, effective from October 1, 2025 [1][2]. Regulatory Framework - The regulations consist of 9 chapters and 66 articles, covering aspects such as production, sales, quality promotion, and supervision of agricultural products [1]. - The regulations emphasize the need for collaborative supervision among various departments to ensure food safety and quality [2][4]. Supervision Mechanisms - Hubei's market supervision and agricultural departments have issued notifications to implement a system for market access based on the quality of agricultural products, ensuring that only compliant products enter the market [3]. - A focus on establishing rapid testing laboratories and conducting 580,000 batches of supervisory rapid tests annually aims to identify and prevent unsafe agricultural products from reaching consumers [3]. Responsibility and Accountability - The regulations clarify the responsibilities of producers and operators in ensuring agricultural product quality, with specific obligations outlined for different stakeholders [5][6]. - A tiered responsibility system is established to enhance accountability, with strict penalties for violations related to agricultural inputs and product quality [6][7]. Government Coordination - The regulations mandate that local governments are responsible for agricultural product quality safety, with a requirement to allocate budget for improving regulatory conditions and capabilities [7]. - Collaboration among agricultural, forestry, market supervision, and law enforcement departments is essential to maintain the safety of agricultural products [7].

Group 1 - The Chinese government aims to establish an efficient agricultural technology innovation system by 2035, as outlined in a joint document by seven ministries [3][6][7] - The document emphasizes the need for a clear hierarchy, collaborative division of labor, and appropriate competition within the agricultural technology innovation system [6][7] - The focus is on enhancing the overall effectiveness of agricultural technology innovation to support sustainable agricultural development [6][7] Group 2 - A recent event in Gaozhou highlighted the launch of the 2025 Gaozhou Lychee Procurement Guide, aimed at facilitating the purchase of lychees for consumers and merchants [22][23][25] - The guide provides a convenient and authoritative market channel for selecting preferred lychee varieties, enhancing market efficiency [23][25] - This initiative is part of broader efforts to promote local agricultural products and improve market access for farmers [22][25]

Core Viewpoint - The training program aims to enhance the quality and safety of the lychee industry in Conghua District through the promotion of safe pesticide application techniques and the establishment of a digital monitoring platform for pesticide use [5][6][30]. Group 1: Training Program and Objectives - A training session focused on safe pesticide application techniques for the lychee industry was held, attended by 66 participants including agricultural technicians and growers [2][4]. - The training is part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture to address pesticide residue issues in tropical fruits, with a focus on improving lychee quality as a key project for rural revitalization [5][6]. - The program aims to provide systematic technical guidance to help growers adopt scientific pesticide usage methods, thereby strengthening the safety of agricultural products [7][19]. Group 2: Expert Contributions and Key Techniques - Professors from South China Agricultural University provided insights on the dangers of pesticide residues to human health and the environment, emphasizing the need for a "quality safety first" production philosophy among growers [18][19]. - Key techniques discussed included the scientific selection of pesticides, precise mixing, standardized application, and adherence to safety intervals, particularly for controlling pests like the lychee fruit borer [20][21]. - Practical resources such as a pesticide safety manual and standardized production logs were distributed to assist growers in implementing these techniques [22][23]. Group 3: Industry Development and Innovations - The Conghua District aims to enhance the brand value of its lychee by following a development path characterized by safety, quality, and efficiency [29]. - A digital monitoring platform for pesticide use is being established, which will utilize QR codes for traceability from orchards to markets [30]. - Innovative measures include the creation of a three-tier technical service network, field classroom guidance, and the promotion of biological pest control techniques, with plans to establish 2,000 acres of green control demonstration bases [35][36]. Group 4: Insurance and Quality Goals - The district has introduced lychee quality insurance covering 23,000 acres, providing compensation of up to 3,000 yuan per acre for losses due to pesticide residue exceedances, creating a dual protection mechanism for industry health [42][43]. - The ongoing training efforts are expected to lead to a standardized production rate exceeding 85% and a quality inspection pass rate of over 99% for Conghua lychees [45][48].