Core Insights - Anqiu, a county-level city in Shandong, has developed over 400 agricultural processing and export enterprises, achieving an annual vegetable export volume of 600,000 tons, which accounts for 1/7 of Shandong's total agricultural exports, and has led the nation in vegetable exports for 16 consecutive years [1] - The city aims to transition its high-quality agricultural products from international markets to domestic high-end consumption, establishing a strategy for comprehensive ecological agriculture to become "China's First Ecological Agriculture County" [1][3] - Anqiu's agricultural development is characterized by a rigorous quality control system, innovative ecological technology applications, and precise supportive policies, creating a new path for high-quality agricultural development [1][4] Agricultural Quality and Standards - Anqiu is located in a prime agricultural zone with unique volcanic and sandy soil, contributing to the superior quality of its agricultural products, such as Huiqu millet and Zheshan sweet potatoes [2] - Since 2007, Anqiu has implemented a comprehensive quality safety management system for export agricultural products, establishing a dedicated team for agricultural safety and conducting 100,000 sampling tests annually [2] - The city has developed a digital management platform for agricultural quality safety, covering over 600,000 farmland plots and various agricultural entities, ensuring precise management [2] Technological Innovation and Brand Development - Anqiu is leveraging digital technology to modernize agriculture, integrating IoT and big data into the entire agricultural supply chain [6] - The introduction of biomass carbon soil improvement technology has significantly reduced chemical fertilizer usage by 70% and increased yields by 30% for ginger cultivation [6] - The establishment of a three-tier brand matrix, including regional public brands and enterprise brands, has enhanced the market value of Anqiu's agricultural products, achieving an average price premium of 25% [6][7] Policy Support and Economic Integration - Anqiu has introduced targeted support policies to reduce costs and encourage investment in ecological agriculture, including subsidies and loan incentives [8][9] - The city has achieved high utilization rates of agricultural waste, significantly reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides [8] - The integration of agriculture with secondary and tertiary industries has created a diversified platform for farmers to share in the value-added benefits of the agricultural supply chain [10]