Core Viewpoint - The development of the Xiaozhan rice industry in Tianjin's Jinnan District has transformed from traditional rice farming to a green agricultural product and a cultural tourism brand, significantly increasing the planting area and enhancing the value of traditional agricultural products [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Development - The planting area of Xiaozhan rice has expanded from less than 10,000 acres in 2015 to over 60,000 acres currently [1]. - The Jinnan District has initiated a revitalization plan for Xiaozhan rice, aiming to elevate it as one of the three major agricultural industry chains in the region by 2024 [2][3]. - The district has invested 2,166 million yuan to build 7,220 acres of high-standard farmland by 2025, which will account for over 50% of the arable land [4]. Group 2: Seed Quality and Innovation - The introduction of new rice varieties such as Jinyu 1875 and Jinyu 1992 is underway, with 16 new varieties being trialed in the district [2]. - The quality of rice seeds is being improved through a systematic approach of promoting, trialing, and breeding new varieties simultaneously [2][3]. - The Tianjin Agricultural Bank has provided nearly 22 million yuan in loans to support Xiaozhan rice planting enterprises and farmers [3]. Group 3: Brand and Market Positioning - Xiaozhan rice is distinguished by its unique quality derived from saline-alkali soil and organic fertilizers, but faces competition from other rice brands [4]. - The district is focusing on optimizing planting layouts and strengthening the supply chain to enhance the yield and quality of Xiaozhan rice [4][5]. - The upgrade of production lines has improved the quality and efficiency of Xiaozhan rice processing, reducing the broken rice rate by over 10% and increasing packaging capacity from 4 tons to 10 tons per hour [5]. Group 4: Cultural and Tourism Integration - The integration of agriculture and tourism has led to the establishment of 118 business entities related to Xiaozhan rice, enhancing its brand recognition [7]. - The district has developed cultural tourism experiences around rice farming, attracting 920,000 visitors in 2024 and generating a comprehensive income of 13.243 million yuan [7]. - The focus on transforming agricultural value through cultural tourism aims to create a sustainable cycle of "promoting agriculture through tourism and invigorating agriculture through tourism" [7][8].