Core Viewpoint - The Shantou Agricultural Leading Enterprises Association is focusing on digital transformation and collaborative development to enhance the quality and efficiency of the agricultural sector in Shantou, aiming to create a "Shantou brand" for agricultural products [2][3][8]. Group 1: Conference Highlights - The conference held on April 26 emphasized "Digital Transformation" and "Collaborative Development" as key themes for advancing Shantou's agricultural modernization [3][7]. - The establishment of the Brand Promotion Professional Committee within the China Agricultural Industrialization Leading Enterprises Association aims to promote regional public brands like "Shantou" products [9][10]. - A cooperation agreement was signed with the Shenzhen Longhua Industrial Collaborative Development Base to support the transformation and upgrading of Shantou's agricultural enterprises [14][15]. Group 2: Membership and Growth - As of December 2024, the Shantou Agricultural Leading Enterprises Association has grown to 108 member units, reflecting significant progress in building a leading tier of agricultural enterprises [22][23]. - In the 2023-2024 period, the association added one national key agricultural leading enterprise, six provincial key enterprises, and sixteen municipal leading enterprises [26][27]. - The association's president expressed a commitment to innovation and collaboration to enhance food security and explore new agricultural productivity [29][30].