品种培育没有终点。展望"十五五"，满足市场对不同口感、营养成分甘蓝的需求，让甘蓝更适合机械化 采收……我们的许多工作都将继续稳步推进。从事蔬菜育种20多年，我见证了蔬菜育种的跨越发展，相 信在团队成员的共同努力下，老百姓将吃上更多更好的越冬甘蓝品种，越冬甘蓝品种的国产化率将持续 提升。 （作者为中国农业科学院蔬菜花卉研究所研究员，本报记者喻思南采访整理） 深入实施种业振兴行动，推进高端智能、丘陵山区适用农机装备研发应用，促进良田良种良机良法集成 增效。 ——摘自"十五五"规划建议 湖北省嘉鱼县潘家湾镇，越冬甘蓝核心主产区，甘蓝接连成片，长势喜人，采收菜农笑容满面。前不 久，在这里看到的幸福画面，让我倍感振奋。2018年以前，这里种的品种大多来自国外，如今的品种是 我们团队自主培育的。 甘蓝，也就是老百姓熟知的卷心菜。长江流域种植的越冬甘蓝，可在次年蔬菜供应淡季的早春错峰上 市，既能丰富百姓餐桌，还能增加农民收益。然而，由于过去国产品种抗寒性不强，长期以来，越冬甘 蓝品种90%以上要从国外进口。自2008年起，我所在的甘蓝育种团队联合种业公司，以湖北省嘉鱼县为 基地，开展越冬甘蓝自主选育，开启了一场10多年的" ...

Core Insights - The Henan provincial government has issued the "Central Plains Agricultural Valley High-Quality Development Three-Year Action Plan (2025-2027)" to promote high-quality development in the seed industry and establish a national and international agricultural technology innovation hub [1][2] Group 1: Development Goals - By 2027, the Central Plains Agricultural Valley aims to achieve significant advancements in modern seed industry development, with enhanced resource aggregation, optimized innovation ecosystems, and expanded industry scale [1] - The plan includes the establishment of over 10 national-level innovation platforms and more than 15 branch offices (R&D centers) outside the province [1] Group 2: Talent and Innovation - The initiative targets the cultivation of over 3 academicians, more than 50 leading talents, and over 200 high-level "dual-skilled" talents in the seed industry, along with training over 1,000 graduate students [1] - Major breakthroughs are expected in breeding parent creation, molecular design breeding, and AI breeding, with the goal of developing over 200 new varieties with independent intellectual property rights and achieving a transformation rate of over 80% [1] Group 3: Industry Scale and Collaboration - The plan aims to attract over 10 seed companies from the international top 30 and domestic top 20, with a total seed industry output value exceeding 15 billion yuan [2] - The Central Plains Agricultural Valley will enhance its international seed industry conference's influence and integrate deeply into the "Belt and Road" initiative, planning to establish over 5 overseas R&D bases (centers) and international breeding innovation platforms [2]

Summary of the Conference Call for Denghai Seeds Company Overview - **Company**: Denghai Seeds - **Industry**: Agricultural Seeds Key Financial Performance - **Q1 2025 Revenue**: Decreased by 30% year-on-year to 162 million yuan [2] - **Q1 2025 Net Profit**: Decreased by 18.37% year-on-year to 24.5977 million yuan [2] - **2024 Full Year Revenue**: 1.246 billion yuan, down 19.74% year-on-year [3] - **2024 Full Year Net Profit**: 56.6256 million yuan, down 77.86% year-on-year [3] Cost and Production Insights - **Manufacturing Cost Reduction**: Driven by increased yield and reduced soybean production costs [4] - **Average Corn Yield**: Increased from over 300 kg in 2023 to over 400 kg in 2024, significantly lowering production costs [4] - **Seed Pricing Trends**: Decline in seed product ex-factory prices and terminal prices due to falling grain prices [2][5] Market Demand and Product Strategy - **Market Demand Shift**: Increasing preference for low-cost, high-yield seeds; seeds with yields below 400 kg are losing competitiveness [2][7] - **Target Yield Values**: Northwest region target yield set at 3,600 yuan, Gansu region at approximately 4,200 yuan [8] Profitability and Margin Analysis - **Gross Margin Improvement**: Increased by 1.43 percentage points in Q4 2024 compared to the previous year; significant improvement in Q1 2025 [6] - **Factors for Margin Improvement**: Lower manufacturing costs, optimized product mix, and promotion of new disease-resistant varieties [6] Product Development and Innovation - **New Varieties**: Denghai 2219 and Denghai 997 approved for national promotion, focusing on disease resistance and high-density planting [4][25] - **Market Adaptation**: Introduction of new varieties to meet market demands for drought resistance and low-stature plants [19][27] Pricing and Sales Outlook - **Current Seed Prices**: Retail prices for seeds are estimated between 4 to 5 yuan, with expectations of low prices due to high inventory levels [9] - **Future Pricing Trends**: Anticipated continued pressure on seed prices due to market adjustments and expansion of genetically modified varieties [5][9] Regulatory and Market Environment - **Transgenic Corn Market**: Current market price for transgenic corn is around 70-80 yuan; price increases are not feasible due to market competition [10][13] - **Transgenic Area Expansion**: Expected to reach tens of millions of acres by 2025, with gradual policy relaxation [13][14] Climate Impact and Agricultural Challenges - **Climate Change Effects**: Extreme weather conditions significantly impact corn growth, leading to increased disease prevalence [23][24] - **Adaptation Strategies**: Focus on developing varieties with better resistance to climate-induced stresses [27][28] Conclusion - **Future Growth Potential**: Despite current challenges, the company is positioned to leverage new product developments and market trends to enhance profitability and market share in the agricultural seeds industry [12][15]

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of seed innovation in agriculture, highlighting China's commitment to advancing its seed industry through technological advancements and international collaboration [1][2][3] Group 1: Seed Industry Development - The 2025 Central Document No. 1 calls for the implementation of seed revitalization actions, leveraging major agricultural research platforms like "South Breeding Silicon Valley" to accelerate breakthroughs in seed varieties [1] - China's agricultural technology contribution rate has reached 63.2%, with crop variety coverage exceeding 96% [1] - The recent Seed Conference showcased 2,094 new crop varieties from 260 research institutions and seed companies, demonstrating significant innovation in the seed industry [1] Group 2: Innovation and Collaboration - The "South Breeding Silicon Valley" is identified as a core platform for technological innovation in the seed industry, with over 70% of newly developed crop varieties originating from this base [3] - The establishment of a new South Breeding Seed Group aims to enhance the entire seed industry chain, focusing on sustainable paths for research results to be effectively utilized [3] - The integration of artificial intelligence and big data in breeding processes is highlighted, with potential yield increases of 15% to 20% reported through smart farming solutions [4] Group 3: Global Market and Trade - China is positioned as the second-largest global seed market, with significant development potential and strong market demand [6] - New policies in Hainan Free Trade Port aim to facilitate the safe and efficient import of plant breeding materials, enhancing seed survival rates and reducing customs clearance times [6] - The article discusses the increasing willingness and capability of Chinese seed companies to engage in international trade, emphasizing the need for technological advantages and localized product development [6]