Core Insights - The article highlights the journey of An Hailong, the chairman of Xiangchu Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd., who transitioned from a mechanical designer to an agricultural entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of agricultural development for rural revitalization [2][3]. Company Overview - Xiangchu Agricultural Technology has established a comprehensive industrial chain that includes feed production, large-scale sheep farming, slaughter processing, and supply chain sales, contributing to steady annual revenue growth [5]. - The company aims to achieve a target of 80,000 sheep slaughtered and a revenue of 100 million yuan by 2027, alongside developing a circular agriculture model [5]. Business Development - An Hailong initially started with sheep farming and later expanded into feed processing due to local supply challenges, eventually growing a customer base of over 1,000 across central and southern provinces [4]. - The company faced significant challenges, including natural disasters and market fluctuations, but adapted by extending its operations into the downstream supply chain, including slaughtering and restaurant services [4]. Future Plans - The company plans to build four breeding areas, each capable of producing 20,000 sheep annually, with a projected annual output of 80,000 sheep by the end of 2027 [5]. - A comprehensive agricultural model will be developed, integrating fruit tree cultivation, ecological fish ponds, and organic fertilizer processing, creating a closed-loop system [5]. Technological Innovation - The company collaborates with Huazhong Agricultural University and Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences to enhance livestock survival rates, achieving a 98% survival rate, which is 12 percentage points higher than traditional methods [6]. - Plans include establishing a technology training program to support small-scale farmers in transitioning to standardized and large-scale operations [6].