Core Insights - Ningxia's agricultural and livestock income has significantly increased, with over 40% of farmers' income coming from specialty industries [1][2] - The total output value of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery in Ningxia is projected to reach 93.37 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 32.8% increase compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [1] - The region has implemented various policies and mechanisms to support agricultural development, including a stable growth mechanism for agricultural support funds [1] Agricultural Development - Ningxia has focused on specialty agricultural and livestock products such as goji berries, milk, and sheep, achieving significant increases in livestock numbers: 2.52 million beef cattle, 1.435 million sheep, and 870,000 dairy cows [1] - The area dedicated to cool-season vegetables has reached 3.19 million acres [1] - The region's agricultural production technology implementation rate is over 95%, and the comprehensive mechanization rate of agricultural production is 83%, exceeding the national average by 9 percentage points [2] Financial Investment and Support - In 2024, the central and local agricultural funding in Ningxia is expected to reach 12.78 billion yuan, a 16.4% increase from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [1] - A total of 5.95 million yuan has been invested to assist in the upgrading of parks and enterprises, with agricultural product processing zones achieving an output value of 37.56 billion yuan, accounting for 37.5% of the total agricultural processing output in Ningxia [2] Brand Development and Innovation - Ningxia has cultivated 647 specialty agricultural brands and 20 regional public brands, with notable brands like Helan Mountain red wine and Ningxia goji berries ranking in the top 100 regional brands nationally [2] - The establishment of innovation platforms such as the Ningxia Helan Mountain East Grape Wine Industry Technology Collaborative Innovation Center has facilitated advancements in agricultural technology [2]