Group 1 - The State Council's joint prevention and control mechanism held a press conference on March 5 to discuss the situation of spring agricultural production [1] - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued a notice on March 4 regarding the implementation of the National People's Congress Standing Committee's decision to comprehensively ban illegal wildlife trade, which includes aquatic animals like Chinese soft-shelled turtles and turtles [3] - Zhang Xianliang, head of the Fisheries and Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, clarified that the purpose of the document is to strengthen the guidance for local agricultural and rural departments in implementing the NPC Standing Committee's decision [3][5] Group 2 - Zhang Xianliang stated that aquatic wildlife is divided into two categories for management: precious and endangered aquatic wildlife, and other aquatic wildlife not classified as precious or endangered [5] - The management of amphibious reptiles, such as turtles and frogs, will be clarified based on existing national lists and regulations, with the Ministry of Agriculture managing those included in the relevant lists as aquatic animals [5][6] - Most farmed turtles and frogs, including Chinese soft-shelled turtles and the introduced species like bullfrogs and American bullfrogs, can be farmed for consumption [6]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has issued a notice to promote the high-quality development of the rice-fish integrated farming industry, aiming to achieve more efficient farming models, greener production, better quality assurance, and increased typical examples of rural prosperity within three to five years [2][3]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The notice emphasizes the goal of advancing the rice-fish integrated farming model, which is expected to enhance efficiency and sustainability in agricultural practices [2][3]. - The local government in Daping Town, Qingyuan, Guangdong, has quickly responded to the policy by initiating the "Rice Field Fish + N" diversified farming model trial [5][6]. Group 2: Experimental Details - The trial involves a demonstration plot of 5 acres, where various species such as 200 Chinese soft-shelled turtles, 5,000 Australian freshwater crayfish, 10,000 Macrobrachium rosenbergii, 1,000 tiger frogs, and 20,000 loaches have been introduced [9][10]. - The "Rice Field Fish + N" model focuses on the local rice fish, Hehua Li, as the main species, while diversifying with other aquaculture species to optimize benefits and promote effective farming practices [12][13][14]. Group 3: Expected Outcomes - The initiative is seen as a proactive practice in line with the Ministry's requirements for promoting the rice-fish model, which is expected to enhance the traditional rice-fish structure and contribute to local cultural tourism experiences [15][16]. - The local agricultural expert expresses hope that the diversified rice-fish farming model will serve as a demonstration for optimizing and upgrading local industries [17][18].