Daqin Township's Beef Cattle Industry Transformation

Located in the Kongtong District, Gansu Province of China, Daqin Township has made significant strides in its beef cattle industry through a green, circular industrial development path. By focusing on "cropping and breeding cycles" and "balanced grain and feed production," the township has established itself as a "Municipal-Level Pingliang Red Cattle Specialty Industry Town." With a stable beef cattle population of over 25,000 head and a total cattle inventory of 13,000, including 1,291 Pingliang Red cattle, Daqin Township has been recognized for its efforts in developing the cattle industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Daqin Township has achieved significant growth in its beef cattle industry by promoting a green, circular industrial development path, characterized by "cropping and breeding cycles" and "balanced grain and feed production."
• The township has cultivated two municipal-level "Pingliang Red Cattle Breeding Specialized Villages" and seven "1,000-Head Beef Cattle Breeding Demonstration Villages."
• The completion of the Pingliang Red Bull Daqin Feed Processing Plant provides a foundation for the development of the cattle industry, enabling the production of concentrated feed with an estimated annual output of over 2,000 tons.
• The township has prioritized policy implementation as the cornerstone of industrial development and thoroughly implemented the "10,000, Thousand, Hundred, Ten" cattle breeding program, distributing 1.4815 million yuan in subsidies to stimulate local enthusiasm and initiative in cattle breeding.
• Ma Hong, a red cattle farmer in Daqin Township, has seen his income increase significantly due to the use of feed provided by the feed processing base, which has helped him expand his red cattle breeding business.
• The township's efforts have led to the creation of over 70 successful farmers who have become wealthy through the industry chain, with a total of 1,000 head of beef cattle being raised in the township.

Statistics:

• Over 25,000 head of beef cattle are maintained in the township, with a total cattle inventory of 13,000.
• 1,291 Pingliang Red cattle are part of the township's cattle population.
• The township's forage silage capacity has reached over 40,000 tons, with a conversion rate of forage cultivation and straw feed reaching over 85%.
• The Pingliang Red Bull Daqin Feed Processing Plant is estimated to produce over 2,000 tons of concentrated feed annually.
• A total of 1.4815 million yuan has been distributed as subsidies for cattle breeding and production.

Sources:

• "Kongtong District, Gansu Province of China: Daqin Township's Beef Cattle Industry Transformation" (Kongtong.gov.cn)
• "Daqin Township's Pingliang Red Bull Feed Processing Base Officially Starts Production" (Kongtong.gov.cn)
• "Daqin Township's 10,000, Thousand, Hundred, Ten Cattle Breeding Program Achieves Success" (Kongtong.gov.cn)