期间，还举办了广东郁南蚕桑科技小院建设和广东省蚕学会(郁南)科技服务站工作专题研讨会、国家蚕 桑产业技术体系团队报告会。专家团队还先后到江缘公司蚕桑种植基地、云浮市桂和茧丝绸有限公 司、云浮市桂和茧丝绸有限公司、广东郁南蚕桑科技小院等调研交流，现场指导农户开展桑园冬季管 理。 此次活动，将国家和广东省蚕桑专家智库资源汇聚郁南，搭建了蚕桑产业学术交流与技术合作的重要 平台，促进了前沿技术与实践经验下沉一线，以新理念、新品种、新技术、新模式促进传统蚕桑产业 焕发新机，为今后蚕桑科研规划和实施、高质量科研成果产出、促进产业升级提供了创新路径。 1月28日-30日，广东省蚕学会在郁南县东坝镇举办蚕桑产业创新发展研讨会，聚焦蚕桑产业创新发 展，深化科技服务与产业融合，共同推动郁南蚕桑产业提质增效。广东省蚕学会理事长邱国祥等领导 与专家代表、国家蚕桑产业技术体系功能研究室主任刘吉平等岗位专家团队成员、华南农业大学师生 代表、以及云浮市、郁南县相关单位部门领导、技术人员、蚕桑种植户、企业代表等60多人参加了活 动。 活动开幕式上，中共郁南县委常委何毅，东坝镇党委副书记、镇长阙科达，广东省蚕学会理事长邱国 祥分别为活动致辞， ...

Core Viewpoint - The press conference highlighted the challenges faced by Shandong's foreign trade, particularly due to technical trade measures imposed by various countries, which significantly impact agricultural exports [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Measures and Impact - In 2024, 95 WTO members reported 6,484 technical trade measures, marking a 6.8% increase and setting a historical high, indicating that these measures are a critical factor affecting foreign trade exports [1][2]. - Agricultural products are a primary focus of these technical trade measures, leading to direct losses such as order cancellations and product returns due to stringent regulations and certification processes in overseas markets [1][2]. Group 2: Shandong Agricultural Exports - Shandong ranks first in agricultural product exports in China, accounting for 7.6% of the province's total export value, with agricultural exports reaching 121.74 billion yuan, a growth of 3.6% in the first three quarters [2]. - The Jinan Customs has conducted research on 31 foreign technical trade measures this year, successfully advocating for the cancellation of 6 measures and the modification or clarification of 19 measures related to poultry and broccoli [2]. Group 3: Strategies and Initiatives - Jinan Customs has strengthened monitoring and early warning systems, providing 1,073 warning messages and conducting 23 targeted training sessions to enhance compliance capabilities for exporters [2]. - The customs authority is actively participating in international consultations, tracking new developments in technical trade measures from major trading partners, and has proposed 11 key issues to gain a voice in rule-making [2]. - Jinan Customs aims to enhance service quality related to technical trade measures, promoting Shandong and the Yellow River basin's quality products to international markets [2].

Core Insights - The sericulture industry in Ning'an City is experiencing significant growth, with the introduction of new technologies and sustainable practices enhancing its market potential [1][2][3] Group 1: Industry Overview - Ning'an City has a long history of sericulture, dating back over 60 years, with favorable natural conditions for the cultivation of oak silkworms [1] - The city has become a unique concentration area for oak silkworms, mulberry silkworms, and heavenly silkworms, with oak silkworms accounting for one-third of the province's total [2] Group 2: Economic Impact - The annual production of commercial cocoons is approximately 150 million kilograms, generating nearly 80 million yuan in total revenue [2] - The Baoshan Oak Silkworm Cooperative is projected to sell 320,000 pounds of silkworm seeds in 2024, with profits exceeding 2.4 million yuan, benefiting over 800 local silkworm farmers [1] Group 3: Technological and Cultural Development - Recent advancements in biotechnology have increased the comprehensive utilization value of silkworms, leading to the extraction of high-tech products for medical and health applications [1] - The production of oak silk is integral to the national intangible cultural heritage, promoting the preservation of traditional craftsmanship and the development of Manchu culture [1]

Core Insights - Azerbaijan's silk industry is experiencing a revival after years of decline, driven by the introduction of Chinese mulberry seedlings and silkworm breeds as part of a national strategy to diversify agricultural production [2][3][4] Group 1: Historical Context - Azerbaijan has a 1500-year history of sericulture, with peak production in the 1960s and 70s, exporting to countries like Japan, Switzerland, and Italy [2] - The collapse of the Soviet Union led to a significant decline in the silk industry, with production dropping from 6000 tons in 1986 to just 236 kilograms in 2015 [2] Group 2: Revival Efforts - In 2016, Azerbaijan initiated a "seed introduction project" to revive the silk industry, collaborating with Shandong Guangtong Sericulture Development Co., Ltd. from China [3] - The introduction of high-quality mulberry seedlings and silkworm breeds from China has been well-received by local farmers, with the new mulberry varieties adapting well to the local climate [3][4] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The Gakh Sericulture Station, the only institution in Azerbaijan dedicated to silkworm breeding, underwent significant renovations in 2018 with Chinese technical support [3] - The station began hybrid silkworm breeding in 2019, resulting in improved disease resistance and higher quality and yield of silk cocoons [4] Group 4: Current Production and Impact - Local farmers have reported increased benefits from sericulture, with annual cocoon production now exceeding 600 tons [5] - The revival of the silk industry is seen as a crucial step in restoring Azerbaijan's agricultural heritage and economic diversity [3][5]

Group 1 - A total of 9 agricultural projects were signed by Shaanxi province in Uzbekistan, with a total amount exceeding 40 million yuan, covering areas such as agricultural product trade, smart agriculture, tea culture promotion, and agricultural material and machinery exports [1] - In the agricultural product trade sector, agreements were made for the export of high-quality silkworm seeds, collaboration on specialty agricultural products, and cross-border trade of kiwifruit, facilitating resource sharing and market connectivity [1] - The smart agriculture and industry integration sector saw significant developments, including a project aimed at modernizing agriculture through technology and partnerships for tea culture display and sales, as well as agricultural material and machinery exports to support Uzbekistan's agricultural production [1] Group 2 - The signing of these agreements achieved the forum's expected goals and established a new platform for agricultural cooperation between Shaanxi and Uzbekistan, aiming to deepen collaboration across the entire agricultural industry chain [2] - The provincial agricultural department emphasized the commitment to elevate agricultural cooperation to a higher level, contributing new momentum to the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road Initiative [2]